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Norwalk High Softball Coach Accused Of Sexually Assaulting Students On Campus: Police
A Connecticut high school softball coach has turned himself in to police on Friday, May 9, after investigators accused him of sexually assaulting multiple students at school.
Cary Nadel, 70, of Wilton, was charged with risk of injury to a minor and four counts of fourth-degree sexual assault, according to Norwalk police.
Nadel, who coached at Norwalk High School, was accused on April 1 of inappropriate behavior and unwanted touching of students on campus, police said.
The Norwalk Police Department’s Special Victims Unit investigated the claims and found them credible, authorities said…
Teacher Appreciation Week 2025: Freebies, Deals, Celebrations For Educators
Teachers across the US are being celebrated throughout the first full week of May with plenty of free giveaways and discounts.
National Teacher Day falls on Tuesday, May 6. It coincides with Teacher Appreciation Week, which runs from Monday, May 5, through Friday, May 9.
The annual celebration dates back to the 50s, when First Lady Eleanor Roosevelt urged Congress to dedicate time to honor educators.
"The teachers are, of course, among the most important people in our nation," the first lady wrote in 1953. "Day in and day out, they are at work preparing the future citizens of the…
Cheng Out As Cscu Chancellor, Board Begins Search For Interim Replacement
Connecticut’s college system is preparing for a major leadership change.
The Connecticut Board of Regents for Higher Education announced Monday, April 28, that it will not extend the contract for Connecticut State Colleges and Universities (CSCU) Chancellor Terrence Cheng past its current end date of June 30, 2026.
However, beginning on July 1, 2025, Cheng will move into a new position as strategic advisor to the board. An interim chancellor is expected to be named in the coming weeks.
"We thank Chancellor Cheng for his hard work, partnership, and dedication to the system," …
Villanova Student Removed From Campus After Assault Outcry, Won’t Walk At Graduation
A Villanova University student who recorded another student’s sexual assault will not walk at the school’s graduation ceremony following intense backlash, the victim's attorney told Daily Voice on Wednesday, April 9.
Juan Eguiguren, a Villanova senior, was present during the assault of a female classmate, according to a lawsuit and campus petition. Rather than intervening, Eguiguren allegedly took photos of the incident and later slept in the same room, organizers of the campaign allege.
In the underlying case, Elijah Joseph Katzenell, 22, of Camp Hill, PA (according to the Pennsylvania S…
CT School Social Worker Caught DWI, Cops Say — But Superintendent Refuses To Address It
A Connecticut woman who was arrested after police said she was driving intoxicated down the wrong side of I-395 at high speeds, nearly crashing into multiple vehicles, reportedly worked as a school social worker, Daily Voice has learned.
Cailin Sorder, 34, of Griswold, was charged on Saturday, March 22, with operating under the influence of alcohol and/or drugs, driving the wrong way on a limited-access highway, engaging police in a pursuit, interfering with an officer, and first-degree reckless endangerment, Connecticut State Police said.
Original Report: Intoxicated Wrong-Way…
A Nye-ce Surprise: Fairfield Teacher Competes To Bring Science Legend To His Classroom
A Connecticut teacher with a passion for science hopes to land his class a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity: a virtual lesson from legendary science educator Bill Nye, "The Science Guy."
Josh Bartosiewicz, 31, a seventh- and eighth-grade teacher at the Unquowa School in Fairfield, is competing in the "America’s Favorite Teacher" award, a contest that benefits the Planetary Society. Voting is now open and runs until March 6.
If he wins, Bartosiewicz will receive a $25,000 cash prize, a trip to Hawaii, and the chance to have Nye—a childhood hero—teach a live, virtual class for his students.
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Education Pays: Northeast States Among Nation's Best In School Quality, College Attainment
Several Northeast states are among the most educated in the US, excelling in school quality, college attainment, and overall academic achievement, a new study said.
Massachusetts was ranked as the country's most-educated state, according to a WalletHub study released on Monday, Feb. 10. Maryland was second, followed by Vermont, Colorado, and Connecticut in the top five.
The study analyzed all 50 states using 18 factors, including educational attainment, quality, and achievement gaps.
"There's a strong correlation between being more educated and receiving higher compensation," said Wal…
