Connecticut education
4 articles
Politics
Strong CT Schools Need Community Partnerships
Bridgeport students and educators braved winter storms to advocate for stronger school-community partnerships at the Connecticut State Capitol.
Politics
CT Finish Line Scholarship Faces Funding Shortfall in 2026
Connecticut's Finish Line Scholarship Program may serve only one-third of eligible students this fall due to proposed budget cuts by the governor.
Politics
CT's Hidden Per Pupil Pension Subsidy Fuels School Inequity
Connecticut's $1.7B teacher pension contribution bypasses school funding equity reviews, creating a hidden subsidy that favors wealthier districts.
Politics
Bridgeport Schools Request $106M Budget Increase
Bridgeport Public Schools seeks $106M in additional funding, warning that a $45M shortfall could force deep cuts to staffing and programs for 20,000 students.