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G. says it’s not uncommon for masters and doctoral students from China to stay in the U.S. for the entire duration of their studies, which can last up to seven years. This is because they fear being denied reentry on return and having their entire education go to waste.
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In the Spring of 2024, CoDE’s Education Chair Christi Moraga, a career teacher who has served on multiple national book award committees, proposed a multicultural book drive. CoDE would offer to donate four award-winning children’s books to a host of libraries across the county. Librarians, including those at Gilead Hill School and Hebron Elementary, picked a wishlist of four books off a larger list. But CoDE was quickly notified that the Hebron school librarians would not be accepting these books.
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As Lenie Urbina graduated from the University of ºÚÁϳԹÏÍø, her mind slipped to the Sandy Hook Elementary students and staff members who were killed in 2012 in a tragedy that shocked the nation. Lenie was there that day — a fourth grader hiding in the gym supply closet. The tragedy would follow her for years.
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ºÚÁϳԹÏÍø is one of 24 states, along with Washington D.C., to sue the federal government over previously approved education funding.
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Less than 5% of ºÚÁϳԹÏÍø's teachers during the 2023-2024 school year were Black or African American. The number of Black male teachers is even smaller, highlighting a significant gap in representation.
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The recent announcement about the federal government withholding more than $50 million in education funds to ºÚÁϳԹÏÍø school districts will end up harming wealthier and poorer municipalities, education advocates say.
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For some students, food insecurity is a real issue that can impact their entire college experience. Hear from students with direct experience with food insecurity and how they sought help.
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Facing a budget deficit and decreasing number of high schoolers graduating in ºÚÁϳԹÏÍø, leaders at the University of ºÚÁϳԹÏÍø are questioning how far the school can expand its enrollment without compromising its ability to serve students.
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Following public outcry, Norwalk’s Board of Education (BOE) approved a larger budget with state and city funding for the upcoming school year.
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Norwalk teachers concerned about the future of their positions can now breathe a sigh of relief. The city and the board of education agreed to a budget deal allowing the school district to keep its elementary school music program.