Southington BOE Approves $5.38M Deal to Rebuild SHS Athletic Facilities
Southington BOE voted 9-0 on March 12, 2026, to approve a $5.38M deal with FieldTurf USA for new courts, bleachers, and parking at Southington High School.
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New Haven Teachers Dispute District's Rising Absence Narrative
New Haven teachers are disputing the district's framing of rising absences, blaming 70 vacancies and low pay. NHPS CFO proposes raising substitute budget from $1.13M to $2.13M.
Southington to Hold $104.3M School Plan Hearing on March 23
Southington holds a public hearing March 23 on a $104.3M two-phase school plan that would close Flanders Elementary. Referendum set for June 2026.
Bridgeport Schools Face $45 Million Gap, Board Votes to Seek $106M in State Aid
Bridgeport schools face a $45M gap for 2026-27. Board voted 6-2 on March 10 to seek $106M in state aid; Mayor Ganim pledged $10M in local funding over two years.
New Haven Officials Testify for Senate Bill 91 as ICE Concerns Reshape Schools
New Haven Mayor Elicker and Superintendent Negrón testified March 10 for CT Senate Bill 91, which would ban ICE enforcement in schools and hospitals without a warrant.
Yale and New Haven Sign $230M Deal, Raising Annual Payments to $30M
Yale agreed to pay New Haven more than $230M over 6 years — raising annual payments to $30M and eliminating an $8M budget cliff in a deal Mayor Elicker called unprecedented.
McCrory Steps Away from State Investment Board Amid FBI Probe
Sen. McCrory stepped away from CT’s Community Investment Fund board amid an FBI probe. A forensic audit found potential fraud at Blue Hills Civic Association, which got over $15M in state funding.
Connecticut Eyes Bell-to-Bell Cellphone Ban as New Haven Faces Budget Crunch
Connecticut lawmakers are considering a statewide bell-to-bell cellphone ban in public schools; New Haven's $18.9M deficit raises questions about implementation costs.
New Haven Public Schools Budget Hearing Highlights $18.9 Million Deficit
New Haven Public Schools faces an $18.9M deficit for FY2027. The Board of Alders heard Mayor Elicker's $733M city budget proposal March 9, which adds $5M for schools.
Southington STEPS Students Premiere Sports Gambling PSA on March 25
11 Southington STEPS Youth Council members will premiere a sports gambling PSA at a statewide virtual showcase on March 25, 2026, part of CT's Youth Gambling Awareness Project.
Bridgeport Wins $75,000 Grant to Launch Student-Senior Greenhouse Program
Bridgeport wins $75,000 from the U.S. Conference of Mayors to launch the Greenhouse Impact Program — pairing Lighthouse students with East Side seniors to grow food year-round.
Adams Middle School in Guilford Named a Distinguished Kindness School
Guilford's Adams Middle School was named a Distinguished Kindness School by the Random Acts of Kindness Foundation, one of just 354 schools worldwide to earn the honor.