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4 Connecticut school districts accused of disability discrimination
NEW HAVEN, Conn. (WTNH) — Four Connecticut school districts are facing allegations of disability discrimination. It’s part of a complaint filed with the U.S. Department of Justice, following a report by the Office of the Child Advocate (OCA) and Disability Rights Connecticut (DRCT). The report said the Waterbury, Hartford, Bridgeport and Stratford school districts were […]
West Hartford teen is a finalist for a high school musical theater award
WEST HARTFORD, Conn. (WTNH) — A high school graduate from West Hartford is now a “Jimmy Awards” finalist. The awards celebrates the best high school musical theater talent in the country. 17-year-old James Thibault, a recent Conard High School graduate, said that becoming a finalist was surreal. “It was wild,” Thibault said. “I was standing […]
WMass campuses report enrollment gains for fall, but worrisome trends loom
SPRINGFIELD – Facing each other in parallel lines across a campus lawn, incoming first-year students at Western New England University were recently asked two questions by orientation leaders, to help break the ice:. What one thing excites you? And what worries you the most?. If you purchase a product...
Westfield Technical Academy earns first national gold medal in SkillsUSA
WESTFIELD - Brady LePage of South Hadley, who will be a senior in internet technology at Westfield Technical Academy this fall, was waiting nervously on June 28, the last evening of the national SkillsUSA competition in Atlanta, Georgia for the finalists in “Internet of Things: Smart Home” to be called up to the podium during the awards ceremony.
Western New England University will have the most new students in a century this fall
A Western Mass. university will welcome its biggest group of new students in its 105-year history this fall. Western New England University in Springfield told The Republican there will be 1,028 new students next semester. It’s the most students admitted since the school was founded in 1919 and the admissions department also had the most applications this year, according to Christopher Wystepek, director of undergraduate admissions.
Regional awardee at middle school credits positive attitude
WEST SPRINGFIELD — Emma Chapman was in the car with her mother on the way to being dropped off at West Springfield Middle School in June when mom told Emma the principal wanted to see the eighth grader that morning. “I got all nervous because I’ve never been sent...
College of Health and Rehabilitation Sciences opens at Central Connecticut State University
NEW BRITAIN, Conn. — Central Connecticut State University made an exciting announcement on Monday, as it is now accepting students into its newly established College of Health and Rehabilitation Services. According to a release from the university, the college is now home to CCSU’s health sciences departments, including Nursing,...
Housy Juniors baseball drops 9-5 to Barkhamsted
SHARON — The Housy Juniors hosted the second game of the Babe Ruth summer baseball league at Veterans’ Field in Sharon on June 27. They fought hard against Barkhamsted, but ultimately fell to their opponent, 9-5. The Housy team consists of teens from Region One towns: Sharon, Salisbury, Kent, Cornwall, North Canaan, and Falls Village. Players range in age from 13 to 15 and learn from the experienced coaching and invested teammates that summer baseball offers.
Agawam schools using $22K grant to make lunchtime more efficient
AGAWAM — Elizabeth Moulton, the school district’s food services director, gave her annual report to the School Committee at its final meeting of the 2023-24 school year, providing the committee with an update on what’s happened in the schools during the past year. Moulton told the committee...
STGRSD starting Acceptance and Compassion panel
SOUTHWICK — While administrators were responding to alleged incidents of racism at Southwick Regional School in February, School Committee Chair Robert Stevenson said he wanted to create a committee of community members to strengthen bonds among stakeholders in the district. The time has come, Stevenson said on June 25.
East Orange Scholar Excels at the University of Hartford
East Orange, NJ-The University of Hartford announced that Brianna Adams of East Orange has been named to the President's List for the spring 2024 semester. She is no stranger to the President's List, as she continues to excel at the University. The President's List recognizes a select group of students reaching the highest level of academic standing. To be placed on the President's List, students must maintain a GPA of at least a 3.75 and receive grades of C or better.CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR THE FREE TAPINTO.NET NEWSLETTER Spread across seven dynamic schools and colleges, the...
Killingworth Students Earn Dean’s List Honors at USJ
(July 1, 2024) — The University of Saint Joseph (USJ) has announced the undergraduate students who earned their way to the Dean’s List for the Spring 2024 semester. Students were awarded this academic achievement for having earned a GPA of 3.50 or higher for the semester, with no grade lower than a “B.”
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