BRIDGEPORT, CT – To support the fight against Coronavirus, Housatonic Community College (HCC) donated critical medical supplies from its math, science and allied health programs today to Yale New Haven Health – Bridgeport Hospital. Boxes containing medical devices, masks, face shields, sterile gowns, disposable gloves, disposable head covers, shoe covers and general-purpose hand cleansers were…
DANBURY, Conn. — Western Connecticut State University has moved the deadline to pay housing and registration deposits for freshmen entering this fall to June 1. The $200 tuition deposit and $250 deposit for on-campus housing are normally due May 1. “With all of the insecurity and economic uncertainty caused by the COVID-19 virus, we wanted to give…
HARTFORD, CT – Governor Ned Lamont today announced that a second philanthropic donor has stepped forward to help Connecticut’s school districts – particularly those that are under-resourced – employ remote learning methods as classes remain canceled statewide for an extended period due to the global COVID-19 pandemic. Indra and Raj Nooyi have informed the governor…
Since Governor Ned Lamont closed all public schools in Connecticut through at least March 31, 2020 because of the coronavirus pandemic, Stamford Public Schools announced on Monday that they will now be closed through April 10, 2020. One of the reasons for the extended period is the already scheduled Spring Break week from April 6…
NEW HAVEN, CT – Today in a coordinated effort from New Haven Public Schools (NHPS) Interim Superintendent Dr. Ilene Tracey, Chief Operating Officer Michael Pinto and Food Services Director Gail Cairns Sharry, NHPS officially released their plan for the distribution of food to students amidst indefinite school closures due to the growing public health concern…
Stamford, CT – Stamford Public Schools (SPS) announced today that all schools will be closed to students beginning Friday, March 12, 2020, through, at least, Friday, March 27, 2020, in light of ongoing COVID-19 concerns. “This is an unprecedented time for our community and, as always, the safety and security of our staff and students…
Stamford Public Schools (SPS) announced, effective March 11, 2020, in keeping with the recommendations from the State of Connecticut, all SPS-sponsored events that are expected to draw a crowd of more than 100 people are canceled. Additionally, events scheduled to be held in any SPS building by outside organizations are also canceled. As the district…