Education
![The Board of Regents for Higher Education, which oversees the system, has raised tuition and fees frequently in recent years, while cutting staff and tightening programs. The Board of Regents for Higher Education, which oversees the system, has raised tuition and fees frequently in recent years, while cutting staff and tightening programs.](https://www.courant.com/wp-content/uploads/migration/2023/01/13/OTNWPLKXGVDSDIK3N65DTCSAQ4.jpg?w=135)
Lamont warns UConn, CSCU to prepare for leaner years. Here is what that means.
The Board of Regents for Higher Education, which oversees the system, has raised tuition and...
![SACRAMENTO, Calif. — Earlier this week, Gov. Gavin Newsom signed into law a bill that would bar California school districts from implementing parental notification policies that “out” transgender students to their parents. Now, in Placer County, two school districts that passed such policies must decide whether they’ll accept the law and revoke their policies, or attempt to push back. Rocklin ... SACRAMENTO, Calif. — Earlier this week, Gov. Gavin Newsom signed into law a bill that would bar California school districts from implementing parental notification policies that “out” transgender students to their parents. Now, in Placer County, two school districts that passed such policies must decide whether they’ll accept the law and revoke their policies, or attempt to push back. Rocklin ...](https://www.courant.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/202407200400MCT_____PHOTO____US-NEWS-CALIF-TRANSGENDER-SCHOOLS-SA.jpg?w=137)
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With new California ban on outing trans kids, what happens in these Placer County schools?
SACRAMENTO, Calif. — Earlier this week, Gov. Gavin Newsom signed into law a bill that...
![WASHINGTON — A federal appeals court has put a temporary hold on the Biden administration's latest student loan repayment plan, leaving millions of borrowers in the dark about how to resolve their debts. A one-sentence order issued Thursday by the 8th Circuit Court of Appeals in St. Louis bars the U.S. Education Department from implementing or acting on the new SAVE plan before the court ... WASHINGTON — A federal appeals court has put a temporary hold on the Biden administration's latest student loan repayment plan, leaving millions of borrowers in the dark about how to resolve their debts. A one-sentence order issued Thursday by the 8th Circuit Court of Appeals in St. Louis bars the U.S. Education Department from implementing or acting on the new SAVE plan before the court ...](https://www.courant.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/202407191531MCT_____PHOTO____US-NEWS-BIDEN-STUDENT-LOAN-APPEALS-GET.jpg?w=132)
New Biden student loan repayment plan put on hold by appeals court
WASHINGTON — A federal appeals court has put a temporary hold on the Biden administration's...
![After ‘parental rights’ battle, CT high school, middle school to get mental health services After ‘parental rights’ battle, CT high school, middle school to get mental health services](https://www.courant.com/wp-content/uploads/migration/2022/12/26/4PWOIDO7WVHWZDSE4BWGVLGTBI.jpg?w=135)
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After ‘parental rights’ battle, CT high school, middle school to get mental health services
Almost two and a half years ago, Kristine Cicchetti’s daughter was a sophomore at Killingly...
![“The endowments and related programs we've created—(have been) given vibrancy by faculty and students, including through the university’s library...." he said. “The endowments and related programs we've created—(have been) given vibrancy by faculty and students, including through the university’s library...." he said.](https://www.courant.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/SCSU_24_Neil_Proto-7177.jpg?w=118)
CT state university grad commits $750K to the school. He has a goal in mind.
“The endowments and related programs we've created—(have been) given vibrancy by faculty and students, including...
![DALLAS — A University of Texas at Arlington scientist’s research could have an impact on one of the world’s most pressing problems: plastic waste. Plastic waste has become a major environmental concern. From 1950 to 2015, more than 8,000 million tons of plastic was produced and only 6–7% was recycled, according to a 2017 study in ScienceAdvances. More than half of the waste went straight to ... DALLAS — A University of Texas at Arlington scientist’s research could have an impact on one of the world’s most pressing problems: plastic waste. Plastic waste has become a major environmental concern. From 1950 to 2015, more than 8,000 million tons of plastic was produced and only 6–7% was recycled, according to a 2017 study in ScienceAdvances. More than half of the waste went straight to ...](https://www.courant.com/wp-content/uploads/migration/2018/02/21/SLTDXLZ77NAY7CNLO57VEXY2FQ.jpg?w=135)
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UTA Arlington scientist’s research could have impact on a pressing problem: plastic waste
DALLAS — A University of Texas at Arlington scientist’s research could have an impact on...
![The word “Neanderthal” is often synonymous with mindless, simple, bulky and slow. Images of cavemen huddled over a fire with thick, protruding brows portray Neanderthals more like the Flintstones than a close relative of modern-day humans. But in the century and a half since the first Neanderthal bones were discovered, researchers have learned that they were not muscly oafs, but rather ... The word “Neanderthal” is often synonymous with mindless, simple, bulky and slow. Images of cavemen huddled over a fire with thick, protruding brows portray Neanderthals more like the Flintstones than a close relative of modern-day humans. But in the century and a half since the first Neanderthal bones were discovered, researchers have learned that they were not muscly oafs, but rather ...](https://www.courant.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/202407151907MCT_____PHOTO____WORLD-NEWS-SCI-NEANDERTHAL-SEX-GET.jpg?w=132)
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Humans having sex with Neanderthals was more common than previously thought, study says
The word “Neanderthal” is often synonymous with mindless, simple, bulky and slow. Images of cavemen...
![The festival will dancing and hula hoop performances, vendors, and more. The festival will dancing and hula hoop performances, vendors, and more.](https://www.courant.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/THC-L-Comminity-Move-Arts-Fest_04.jpg?w=118)
There’s new kind of festival coming to CT. Here’s why it’s quite different
The festival will dancing and hula hoop performances, vendors, and more.
![A local Connecticut Board of Education with five new appointed members will take up business this week, including the contract for the superintendent of schools. A local Connecticut Board of Education with five new appointed members will take up business this week, including the contract for the superintendent of schools.](https://www.courant.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/Educatiton-Funding-1.jpeg?w=117)
CT superintendent of schools under fire from unions amid state audit, fiscal struggle
A local Connecticut Board of Education with five new appointed members will take up business...
![Even when states claim to have “universal” pre-K for 4-year-olds and sometimes 3-year-olds, some of the most comprehensive programs only serve a slice of the kids who are eligible. Even when states claim to have “universal” pre-K for 4-year-olds and sometimes 3-year-olds, some of the most comprehensive programs only serve a slice of the kids who are eligible.](https://www.courant.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/US-NEWS-EDU-PRE-K-HURDLES-GET.jpg?w=132)
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When ‘universal’ pre-K really isn’t: Barriers to participating abound
Even when states claim to have “universal” pre-K for 4-year-olds and sometimes 3-year-olds, some of...