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'Oscars Of Teaching': CT Teacher Earns Prestigious Award For Her Work In, Out Of Classroom 'Oscars Of Teaching': CT Teacher Earns Prestigious Award For Her Work In, Out Of Classroom
'Oscars Of Teaching': CT Teacher Earns Prestigious Award For Her Work In, Out Of Classroom A Connecticut teacher was honored among the nation’s top educators in what is nicknamed the "Oscars of teaching." Jessica Chapman who teaches at  Norwich Free Academy in New London County was named a Milken Educator Award recipient, the organization announced. She found out she had won the prestigious award at a schoolwide assembly on Tuesday, Nov. 12, surrounded by her students and colleagues who gave her a standing ovation.  Chapman, a social studies teacher at the Norwich school is known for her innovative approach and was the only educator in Connecticut to receive this n…

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by Josh Lanier
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Threat Forces School To Postpone Football Game, Limit Number Of Fans Threat Forces School To Postpone Football Game, Limit Number Of Fans
Threat Forces School To Postpone Football Game, Limit Number Of Fans A Connecticut high school in New London County postponed its football game after administrators learned of a threat of violence being made online, authorities said.  Fitch High School moved its game against Norwich Free Academy from Thursday, Oct. 17, to Friday, Oct. 18, after students at Fitch told the school's resource officer about the threat posted to social media, Groton Police said.  After first learning of the post, Groton Police said they would increase security at the game, but after more "safety concerns arising from social media posts” were uncovered, police and school …

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by Josh Lanier
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24-Year-Old Fairfield University Grad Killed In Crash ID'd As Daughter Of Ex-NBA Player 24-Year-Old Fairfield University Grad Killed In Crash ID'd As Daughter Of Ex-NBA Player
24-Year-Old Fairfield University Grad Killed In Crash ID'd As Daughter Of Ex-nba Player A young woman killed in a horrific Connecticut crash earlier this week was the first child and only daughter of a former NBA player. Tiara Wheeler was 24 years old. Her father, Tyson Wheeler, played for the University of Rhode Island men's basketball team as point guard from 1994 to 1998 when the Rams advanced to the NCAA Elite Eight before being drafted by the Toronto Raptors. He later appeared in an NBA game as a member of the Denver Nuggets in 1999. The crash took place in New London County on Monday, Aug. 28 at around 9:30 p.m. in Groton at the intersection of Long Hill Road and t…

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by Joe Lombardi
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Three CT High Schools Enter Lockdown On Same Day Due To Separate Threats Three CT High Schools Enter Lockdown On Same Day Due To Separate Threats
Three CT High Schools Enter Lockdown On Same Day Due To Separate Threats Three different districts in Connecticut were forced to place high schools into lockdown within hours of each other after reportedly receiving separate threats. In New Haven County, Wilbur Cross High School in New Haven and the Eli Whitney Technical High School in Hamden, as well as the Norwich Free Academy in New London County all entered lockdown at approximately 10 a.m. on Monday, Dec. 6. Earlier story - High School In CT In Lockdown After Report Of Firearm Inside Building At Wilbur Cross and Eli Whitney, the schools had an increased police presence as officers investigating threats tha…

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by Zak Failla
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High School Football Coach Accused Of Having Relationships With Students High School Football Coach Accused Of Having Relationships With Students
High School Football Coach Accused Of Having Relationships With Students A 25-year-old former assistant high school football and track coach in Connecticut has been arrested and charged with sexual assault for allegedly having "inappropriate relationships" with students. Anthony Facchini was arrested Wednesday following an investigation into a report made to the Department of Children and Families in June regarding his actions at the Norwich Free Academy, said Lt. Christopher Conley of the Norwich Police Department. The initial report alleged that Facchini had an inappropriate relationship with a student at the school, Conley said. A further investiga…

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by Kathy Reakes