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The oldest college in CT is the fourth oldest in the country. Do you know which one it is?
As one of the 13 original colonies, Connecticut is home to many old institutions of higher education. But did you know the state's oldest college is older than the country itself? Yale University, Connecticut's Ivy League institution, was founded in 1701, making it one of nine colonial colleges chartered before America gained independence...
Wallingford school brings in $30K with ‘kiss a pig’ fundraiser
WALLINGFORD, Conn. (WTNH) — Students at James H. Moran Middle School in Wallingford raised $30,000 to go back into the school — and make their principal kiss a celebrity pig. “A lot of the money goes right back to the students — incorporating field trips, bring in guest speakers and do a lot of activities […]
New Haven educator recognized as Connecticut’s 2025 Teacher of the Year
NEW HAVEN, Conn. — Julia Miller, a civics instructor at Metropolitan Business Academy in New Haven, has been named Connecticut’s 2025 Teacher of the Year. Connecticut Education Commissioner Charlene Russell-Tucker made the announcement on Wednesday in a release. The award is the state’s highest honor that recognizes outstanding educators.
Windsor football stays unbeaten with a 40-14 win over Maloney
MERIDEN – John Manning scored three touchdowns as Windsor, ranked No. 2 in the Courant state coaches poll, defeated Maloney 40-14 Friday night at Falcon Field. Maloney scored first but Windsor (5-0) quickly rallied and Manning scored the first touchdown on a 1-yard run with 4:59 left in the second quarter to tie the score at 7-7. The score was tied at halftime but Windsor’s defense shut down ...
Connecticut schools looking to boost teacher diversity
NORTH HAVEN, Conn. (WTNH) — More than 200 people gathered Thursday in North Haven to talk about getting more students interested in careers in education. They are also aiming for a future with more diversity among the profession. Teachers and future teachers, come together in a Quinnipiac University auditorium to talk about creating more educators. […]
High school football Week 6: Maloney-Windsor, East Catholic-Bloomfield on tap
It’s Week 6 of high school football in Connecticut, a bye week for some but most teams had their bye week last week and are back in action this week. One of the biggest local games is undefeated Windsor, ranked second in the Courant state coaches poll, facing off against Maloney at Falcon Field in Meriden. Maloney is 2-2 but has played a tough early season schedule. In another CCC game, ...
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