Overcast 34°
Tag:

US Department of Education

News
New Canaan Leads Way With Some Of State's Best Elementary Schools: New Report New Canaan Leads Way With Some Of State's Best Elementary Schools: New Report
New Canaan Leads Way With Some Of State's Best Elementary Schools: New Report One school district in Connecticut scored three of the top five elementary schools in the state in a new ranking.  New Canaan Public Schools have clinched the top spots in Niche’s annual ranking of the best public elementary schools in Connecticut.  Leading the way is West School, ranked as the best elementary school in the state, with East School and South School following close behind in the second and third positions, respectively. These schools shine because of their student-to-teacher ratios, dedicated faculty, and community support. West School, which serves students from p…

SHARE

by Josh Lanier
Schools
'Vision Of Excellence': Shelton School Earns Prestigious Blue Ribbon Award 'Vision Of Excellence': Shelton School Earns Prestigious Blue Ribbon Award
'Vision Of Excellence': Shelton School Earns Prestigious Blue Ribbon Award A Connecticut high school and two elementary schools have been named some of the nation's most dedicated.  The US Department of Education released its 2024 National Blue Ribbon Schools this week, with 356 earning the prestigious distinction. The annual awards recognize high-performing public and non-public schools and those making strides in closing achievement gaps among the student body.  In Connecticut, the three deemed to have reached those goals are: Daniel Hand High School in Madison Israel Putnam Elementary School in Meriden Sunnyside Elementary School in Shelton Dan…

SHARE

by Josh Lanier
Schools
US Presidential Scholars: Darien High School Senior Earns Top Honor US Presidential Scholars: Darien High School Senior Earns Top Honor
US Presidential Scholars: Darien High School Senior Earns Top Honor Several Connecticut high school seniors have received one of the nation's highest honors for students.  The three, all from Fairfield County, are among only 161 students across the entire US to be selected as 2024 US Presidential Scholars, the US Department of Education just announced on Thursday, May 9.  The US Presidential Scholars Program was created in 1964 and recognizes a few of the country's most distinguished graduating seniors. Scholars are chosen based on academic success, excellence in the arts and technical education, and commitment to community service and leadership.…

SHARE

by Ben Crnic
Schools
This School District In Fairfield County Among Top 13 In Nation, According To New Rankings This School District In Fairfield County Among Top 13 In Nation, According To New Rankings
This School District In Fairfield County Among Top 13 In Nation, According To New Rankings Several school districts in the region rank among the best in the nation in brand-new rankings. TeachSimple analyzed reviews and ratings of each US school district and ranked them from highest to lowest, with 1 being the lowest, and 5 being the highest.  The scores are based on reviews from parents and students, statistics from the US Department of Education, and user-submitted information from schools.  The two top-ranked districts in New York and Connecticut are both in Nassau County on Long Island: No. 3 Roslyn Union Free SD has a high proficiency in both reading and math. T…

SHARE

by Joe Lombardi
Schools
Top Honors: These Fairfield County Schools Recipients Of Prestigious National Blue Ribbon Award Top Honors: These Fairfield County Schools Recipients Of Prestigious National Blue Ribbon Award
Top Honors: These Fairfield County Schools Recipients Of Prestigious National Blue Ribbon Award When it comes to overall excellence, these Connecticut schools are at the top of the class, and they have the hardware to prove it. Four schools in the Constitution State are among just 353 across the country to receive the prestigious National Blue Ribbon Award from the US Department of Education. The annual awards recognize high-performing public and non-public schools, as well as those making strides in closing “achievement gaps” among student groups. “Their leaders not only articulate a vision of excellence and hold everyone to high standards, they stay close to the real action of teac…

SHARE

by Michael Mashburn
Schools
Legacy At Stake: Harvard Admissions Perk Under Federal Review, Reports Say Legacy At Stake: Harvard Admissions Perk Under Federal Review, Reports Say
Legacy At Stake: Harvard Admissions Perk Under Federal Review, Reports Say Harvard University is under federal scrutiny for its preferential treatment of donor and legacy candidates, reports say.  The US Department of Education announced this week it had opened an investigation into the prestigious Massachusetts university's admissions practices for undergraduate applicants, according to Harvard's newspaper, the Crimson.    Related: End Of 'Legacy': Wesleyan University Halts Admissions Perk The investigation will seek to determine if the legacy or donor admissions discriminate on the basis of race, the Crimson reported. If so, the university m…

SHARE

by Morgan Gonzales
Schools
Two Fairfield County School Districts Rank In Top 30 Nationally Two Fairfield County School Districts Rank In Top 30 Nationally
Two Fairfield County School Districts Rank In Top 30 Nationally A pair of school districts in Connecticut are among the top in the nation, according to a newly released ranking. Each year, Niche issues its rankings of the top districts across the US, factoring in reviews from parents, students, and data from the US Department of Education. According to Niche, ranking factors include state test scores, college readiness, graduation rates, SAT/ACT scores, teacher quality, public school district ratings, and other data. This year, a pair of Fairfield County schools made the list of the top 30 districts. The New Canaan School District is the top-rated in …

SHARE

by Zak Failla
Schools
Sacred Heart University Gets $245K Grant To Improve Teaching For Autistic Children Sacred Heart University Gets $245K Grant To Improve Teaching For Autistic Children
Sacred Heart University Gets $245K Grant To Improve Teaching For Autistic Children Sacred Heart University received a $245,841 grant from the U.S. Department of Education toward the improvement of their literacy programs for autistic youth, according to the office of Congressman Jim Himes.  “Autistic children can face numerous unique challenges when learning how to read and write,” said  Himes. “Training educators on how to teach reading and writing to autistic children will change students’ lives.  "The CDC reports that one in 59 children in the United States is affected by ASD. As we learn more about this disorder, it’s more important than ever to have we…

SHARE

by Christina Coulter
Police & Fire
New Haven Guidance Counselor Accused Of Rampant Fraud New Haven Guidance Counselor Accused Of Rampant Fraud
New Haven Guidance Counselor Accused Of Rampant Fraud An Avon counselor who worked in the New Haven Public School District allegedly billed Medicaid hundreds of times for services he never provided - and at least some of those charges were made while he was on a cruise to the Bahamas. Cortney Dunlap, 36, of Avon, was arrested on Wednesday, Oct. 14, and charged with health care fraud and making false statements relating to health care matters, according to the U.S. Attorney’s Office, Connecticut. Dunlap, a licensed professional counselor, allegedly used the identities of his clients, students, and employee to file false claims for psychotherapy…

SHARE

by Kristin Palpini
Schools
COVID-19: Here's What School Districts Will Get From $111M In Federal Relief Going To CT COVID-19: Here's What School Districts Will Get From $111M In Federal Relief Going To CT
Covid-19: Here's What School Districts Will Get From $111M In Federal Relief Going To CT School districts in Connecticut will be receiving $111 million in federal novel coronavirus (COVID-19) relief aid to address the disruptions that have been caused by the outbreak. Schools in Connecticut were forced to shut their doors and transition to remote learning months early due to the outbreak, causing financial hardship for districts across the state and region. In response, Connecticut Gov. Ned Lamont announced the influx in funds that were awarded by the U.S. Department of Education under the Elementary and Secondary School Emergency Relief Fund. “This global pandemic is causin…

SHARE

by Zak Failla
Schools
New Rankings: These Fairfield County Schools Among Best In State New Rankings: These Fairfield County Schools Among Best In State
New Rankings: These Fairfield County Schools Among Best In State A newly released study from Niche.com determined the best school districts for 2020 nationwide by analyzing the “key statistics and millions of reviews from students and parents” using data from the U.S. Department of Education. Among the statistics that came into factor the rankings include state test scores, graduation rates, SAT/ACT scores, teacher quality, public school district ratings, and others, which were on a weighted scale. The complete methodology can be found here. Fairfield County school districts to make the top 50 on the list include: Westport School District (first overa…

SHARE

by Zak Failla
Schools
Here's Where Fairfield County School Districts Rank Among Best In State Here's Where Fairfield County School Districts Rank Among Best In State
Here's Where Fairfield County School Districts Rank Among Best In State It’s no secret that Fairfield County is home to some of the finest school districts in the Nutmeg State. A newly released study from Niche.com determined the best school districts for 2020 nationwide by analyzing the “key statistics and millions of reviews from students and parents” using data from the U.S. Department of Education. Among the statistics that came into factor the rankings include state test scores, graduation rates, SAT/ACT scores, teacher quality, public school district ratings, and others, which were on a weighted scale. The complete methodology can be found here. Fairfie…

SHARE

by Zak Failla
Schools
New Canaan School Earns National Blue Ribbon Distinction New Canaan School Earns National Blue Ribbon Distinction
New Canaan School Earns National Blue Ribbon Distinction An elementary school in Fairfield County was among just five schools from the state named National Blue Ribbon Schools for 2018 by the U.S. Department of Education. The West School in New Canaan earned the honor. The National Blue Ribbon Schools Program award recognizes public and private elementary, middle, and high schools where students either achieve very high learning standards or are making notable improvements in closing the achievement gap. Nationally, 349 schools received this honor in 2018. For more info, click here.

SHARE

by Joe Lombardi
Schools
New Survey: These Fairfield County School Districts Rank High For Best Teachers New Survey: These Fairfield County School Districts Rank High For Best Teachers
New Survey: These Fairfield County School Districts Rank High For Best Teachers Did your school district make the grade? Does it have some of the best teachers in the state and nationwide? The No. 1 school district with the best teachers in Connecticut is the Westport School District, according to this report by Niche.com. Ranking factors are based on student and parent ratings of teachers, teacher salaries and data from the U.S. Department of Education, among others.  Other Fairfield County school districts that earned a top grade in the new survey include: New Canaan School District finishing third. Wilton Public Schools in fourth place statewide. Ridgefield Schoo…

SHARE

by Jon Craig
Schools
New Rankings: These Fairfield County High Schools Among Best In State New Rankings: These Fairfield County High Schools Among Best In State
New Rankings: These Fairfield County High Schools Among Best In State Related story: These Fairfield County School Districts Among Best In State It’s no secret that Fairfield County is home to some of the nation’s finest schools. But which high schools are at the top the list? On Wednesday, Niche released its 2019 rankings, which are “based on rigorous analysis of key statistics and millions of reviews from students and parents using data from the U.S. Department of Education.” Using a weighted scale that includes academic grades (60 percent), teacher’s grades (10 percent), culture and diversity (10 percent), parent-student surveys (10 percent) and other …

SHARE

by Zak Failla