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COVID-19: More CT Schools Switch To Remote Learning COVID-19: More CT Schools Switch To Remote Learning
Covid-19: More CT Schools Switch To Remote Learning Several more school districts in Connecticut have shifted their schedules amid the winter COVID-19 outbreak of new infections. With the Omicron variant rapidly spreading, some districts in Connecticut announced that they will be going remote or delaying start times to help curtail the spread of the virus. Related story - COVID-19: Stratford School District Announces Closure Schools impacted include: In New Haven County, the Bethany School District announced a two-hour delay for students on Monday, Jan. 3, with morning activities canceled, though staff members reported at their regular st…

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New Canaan School District Ranks In Top 30 Nationally New Canaan School District Ranks In Top 30 Nationally
New Canaan School District Ranks 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 …

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COVID-19: Some CT School Districts Finalize Reopening Plans COVID-19: Some CT School Districts Finalize Reopening Plans
Covid-19: Some CT School Districts Finalize Reopening Plans Some school districts in Connecticut are finalizing drafts of their plans to potentially reopen in the fall as the state continues its recovery from novel coronavirus (COVID-19). Connecticut Gov. Ned Lamont instructed school superintendents to reopen for in-person learning as the academic year nears, though it will have a different look in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic. School districts in Connecticut submitted their plans for the fall on Friday, July 24, with mandates requiring face coverings, shorter classes, social distancing, and mandatory hand washing. The state is requiring dis…

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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…

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