Tag: Schools
Masks become optional in Region 16 after vote
By Andreas Yilma Citizen's News
PROSPECT -- The Region 16 Board of Education voted 7-0 to make masks optional in school buildings following an emotional outcry...
Borough eases mask policy: School board to make them optional if state OKs local...
By Andreas Yilma Citizen's News
NAUGATUCK -- The Naugatuck Board of Education voted 7-1 to make masks optional if the state hands control to local schools....
Parents, educators share thoughts on handling of COVID in schools
By Lance Reynolds Republican-American
A day after Gov. Ned Lamont said he may leave mask decisions up to local school districts, teacher union reps and parents...
‘I can tell you that all of our schools are open’: Lamont stands firm...
HARTFORD -- Gov. Ned Lamont on Tuesday again ruled out giving school districts the option of switching to remote instruction as record numbers of...
Borough schools receive additional Alliance Grant funding
NAUGATUCK — Naugatuck Public Schools received an additional $665,527 in Alliance Grant funding this fiscal year.
The Board of Education on Oct. 14 unanimously approved...
Naugatuck, Region 16 schools back in session
By Andreas Yilma and Elio Gugliotti, Staff
Naugatuck and Region 16 schools welcomed students back to classrooms this week for what officials hope will be...
Borough schools to continue virtual learning on snow days
NAUGATUCK — Naugatuck schools will continue to have remote learning at home on snow days.
The state Board of Education ruled that Connecticut schools could...
Naugatuck teachers, school administration maintain dialogue amid pandemic
By Andreas Yilma, Staff Writer
NAUGATUCK — As public schools in Naugatuck navigate the uncharted waters of educating students during a pandemic, teachers and administrators...
Naugatuck schools prepare for possible switch to full remote learning
NAUGATUCK — As Naugatuck Public Schools continue with its hybrid model of learning that blends in-person instruction with virtual classes, officials have a plan...
Plan aims to increase diversity among borough teachers
By Andreas Yilma, Staff Writer
NAUGATUCK — School officials are working on a plan to address a lack of diversity among teachers.
During the 2019-20 school...
