AdvertisementBy Hartford CourantMar 15, 2021 at 4:34 pmConnecticut’s K-12 students would be able to take four mental health days off from school next year and each year after, in addition to the 10 sick days already allowed by the state, under a legislative proposal that advanced Monday.While some state lawmakers supporting the bill see it as a necessary change to help children cope with anxiety brought on by the coronavirus pandemic, the state Department of Education worries the mental health days could result in lost learning time and lead to “adverse outcomes.”Advertisement“For the...…AdvertisementBy Hartford CourantMar 15, 2021 at 4:34 pmConnecticut’s K-12 students would be able to take four mental health days off from school next year and each year after, in addition to the 10 sick days already allowed by the state, under a legislative proposal that advanced Monday.While some state lawmakers supporting the bill see it as a necessary change to help children cope with anxiety brought on by the coronavirus pandemic, the state Department of Education worries the mental health days could result in lost learning time and lead to “adverse outcomes.”Advertisement“For the...WW…

AdvertisementBy Hartford CourantMar 11, 2021 at 11:00 amUConn will allow students to hold outdoor performances and permit non-overnight guests inside residence halls, a first-time shift to ease coronavirus-related restrictions at the university. The policy changes went into effect Thursday.Eleanor Daugherty, associate vice president of student affairs and dean of students, said in an email to the UConn community Wednesday the changes reflect “the success of our continued care for another and reducing exposure and spread of COVID-19.”Advertisement“Given our overall good health and the advice...…AdvertisementBy Hartford CourantMar 11, 2021 at 11:00 amUConn will allow students to hold outdoor performances and permit non-overnight guests inside residence halls, a first-time shift to ease coronavirus-related restrictions at the university. The policy changes went into effect Thursday.Eleanor Daugherty, associate vice president of student affairs and dean of students, said in an email to the UConn community Wednesday the changes reflect “the success of our continued care for another and reducing exposure and spread of COVID-19.”Advertisement“Given our overall good health and the advice...WW…

AdvertisementBy Hartford CourantJan 16, 2021 at 3:14 pmFurniture company IKEA asked “Make America Great Again” supporters not to gather in its New Haven store parking lot after a pro-Trump group shared plans to meet there Saturday morning, before heading to Hartford for a car parade by the Capitol.“We’re aware that our New Haven (CT) store parking lot is being promoted as a meeting location for a MAGA event this Saturday,” said IKEA on social media late Friday night. “We ask those who plan to gather at IKEA New Haven to understand they are not authorized to use the property as a meeting...…AdvertisementBy Hartford CourantJan 16, 2021 at 3:14 pmFurniture company IKEA asked “Make America Great Again” supporters not to gather in its New Haven store parking lot after a pro-Trump group shared plans to meet there Saturday morning, before heading to Hartford for a car parade by the Capitol.“We’re aware that our New Haven (CT) store parking lot is being promoted as a meeting location for a MAGA event this Saturday,” said IKEA on social media late Friday night. “We ask those who plan to gather at IKEA New Haven to understand they are not authorized to use the property as a meeting...WW…

AdvertisementBy Hartford CourantDec 02, 2020 at 5:24 pmConnecticut is the first state in the nation to provide a laptop to every student in need during the pandemic, state officials announced Wednesday.But while the distribution of about 142,000 laptops marks a “major milestone in the fight to close the K-12 digital divide in Connecticut,” officials and educators remain concerned about thousands of students who are still not regularly logging on for online classes.AdvertisementAt the beginning of the pandemic, the state Department of Education collected information from every school...…AdvertisementBy Hartford CourantDec 02, 2020 at 5:24 pmConnecticut is the first state in the nation to provide a laptop to every student in need during the pandemic, state officials announced Wednesday.But while the distribution of about 142,000 laptops marks a “major milestone in the fight to close the K-12 digital divide in Connecticut,” officials and educators remain concerned about thousands of students who are still not regularly logging on for online classes.AdvertisementAt the beginning of the pandemic, the state Department of Education collected information from every school...WW…

AdvertisementBy Hartford CourantAug 11, 2020 at 10:43 amUConn President Thomas Katsouleas said Tuesday that due to concerns about COVID-19 the university is closing its residence halls to out-of-state students who are enrolled only in online courses. The university is the one of many schools across the nation pivoting plans right before the start of the fall semester because of public health concerns. “Out-of-state students who are enrolled in only online courses are being asked to stay home and will not be permitted to live in University housing during the fall 2020 semester,” Katsouleas...…AdvertisementBy Hartford CourantAug 11, 2020 at 10:43 amUConn President Thomas Katsouleas said Tuesday that due to concerns about COVID-19 the university is closing its residence halls to out-of-state students who are enrolled only in online courses. The university is the one of many schools across the nation pivoting plans right before the start of the fall semester because of public health concerns. “Out-of-state students who are enrolled in only online courses are being asked to stay home and will not be permitted to live in University housing during the fall 2020 semester,” Katsouleas...WW…

AdvertisementBy Hartford CourantJul 28, 2020 at 6:30 pmAs Connecticut school districts prepare for the possibility of reopening this fall with online and hybrid learning programs, Gov. Ned Lamont Tuesday announced a $43.5 million initiative to boost access to internet and technology for students and families in need.“To me this is the Brown v. Board of Education of our generation,” Lamont said at a news conference in Waterbury, referencing the landmark case in which the Supreme Court ruled against racial segregation in public schools. “Separate but equal back in the ’50s is the digital...…AdvertisementBy Hartford CourantJul 28, 2020 at 6:30 pmAs Connecticut school districts prepare for the possibility of reopening this fall with online and hybrid learning programs, Gov. Ned Lamont Tuesday announced a $43.5 million initiative to boost access to internet and technology for students and families in need.“To me this is the Brown v. Board of Education of our generation,” Lamont said at a news conference in Waterbury, referencing the landmark case in which the Supreme Court ruled against racial segregation in public schools. “Separate but equal back in the ’50s is the digital...WW…

AdvertisementBy Hartford CourantJun 18, 2020 at 5:55 pmGov. Ned Lamont turned some heads this week, saying a $600 per week unemployment benefit offered to laid off and furloughed workers during the coronavirus pandemic does not need to be extended.Thursday, he backed a plan that has been supported in Congress by at least some Republican lawmakers that would pay workers $450 as an incentive to return to work. The $450 benefit, as proposed by Ohio Sen. Rob Portman, would be paid out weekly for an extended period of time for people once they secure a job.AdvertisementThis comes as the state’s...…AdvertisementBy Hartford CourantJun 18, 2020 at 5:55 pmGov. Ned Lamont turned some heads this week, saying a $600 per week unemployment benefit offered to laid off and furloughed workers during the coronavirus pandemic does not need to be extended.Thursday, he backed a plan that has been supported in Congress by at least some Republican lawmakers that would pay workers $450 as an incentive to return to work. The $450 benefit, as proposed by Ohio Sen. Rob Portman, would be paid out weekly for an extended period of time for people once they secure a job.AdvertisementThis comes as the state’s...WW…

Travelers is looking to recruit 800 new employees, with about 500 full-time positions open in technology alone. Mojgan Lefebvre, executive vice president and chief technology & operations officer, said Friday there are opportunities for both recent graduates and experienced workers in the Hartford region. The global insurance company already has its largest employee base in Hartford, with a staff of about 7,000. Advertisement “Of course, it would be great if the team members are where the majority is," she said. “But ... most important for us is having the best talent, and we’re...…Travelers is looking to recruit 800 new employees, with about 500 full-time positions open in technology alone. Mojgan Lefebvre, executive vice president and chief technology & operations officer, said Friday there are opportunities for both recent graduates and experienced workers in the Hartford region. The global insurance company already has its largest employee base in Hartford, with a staff of about 7,000. Advertisement “Of course, it would be great if the team members are where the majority is," she said. “But ... most important for us is having the best talent, and we’re...WW…

AdvertisementBy Hartford CourantMay 25, 2020 at 6:00 amAfter 12 years living in New York City, the Baust family is more than ready to move out. Ed Baust and his wife are closing on a house in Greenwich and planning to move with their 4-year-old son and the family dog in June.AdvertisementWhile the couple considered an eventual move out of the city, Baust said the coronavirus pandemic accelerated their plans. With office buildings shut down, he has spent weekdays working on his laptop in the couple’s bedroom, while his wife looks after their son, who has online preschool...…AdvertisementBy Hartford CourantMay 25, 2020 at 6:00 amAfter 12 years living in New York City, the Baust family is more than ready to move out. Ed Baust and his wife are closing on a house in Greenwich and planning to move with their 4-year-old son and the family dog in June.AdvertisementWhile the couple considered an eventual move out of the city, Baust said the coronavirus pandemic accelerated their plans. With office buildings shut down, he has spent weekdays working on his laptop in the couple’s bedroom, while his wife looks after their son, who has online preschool...WW…