Having access to the arts is essential especially for school-aged children. But more and more districts struggle to provide programs that involve music and art curriculum to students. One non-profit has been bringing those opportunities to Connecticut’s most vulnerable kids. We spoke with Frank Derico, the executive director of Neighborhood Studios of Fairfield County.
For more information: https://www.nstudios.org/
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Dr. Royce Avery was hired as the Deputy Superintendent of schools in Bridgeport as part of Dr. Carmela Levy-David’s executive cabinet. But last month, Dr. Avery is the acting superintendent of schools in Bridgeport and is now facing many challenges including budget cuts. We got to know Dr. Avery and addressed the uphill battle he faces while holding this position.
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The governor was just at Bridgeport Hospital this week with an update on a state pilot program called Family Bridge. The program aims to ease the transition from hospital to home for the families and if needed, identify any parental issues or health concerns and provide any needed support. We spoke with Lauren Junge-Maughan, the director of the program.
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Tuesday’s “Connecticut Today” started with host Paul Pacelli talking about the continued reaction to the murder of United HealthCare’s CEO and the real question that needs to be asked about health insurance costs (00:37). CBS News reporter Shawna Mizelle checked in from West Palm Beach, FL, with the latest on the Trump White House (14:30). Yankee Institute blogger Meghan Portfolio also dropped by with the latest on future state spending (19:00)
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A new CDC report sounds the alarm about young girls being at a higher risk for anemia. Why is that and can you reverse the medical iron deficiency issue? We asked Dr. Ross Giacomini with Hartford HealthCare Medical Group in Westport.
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There’s a new chair for Bridgeport’s Board of Education. It’s being called a monumental change for the board. What else is happening amidst a budget cut and the uncertain future of the current superintendent? We asked board member, Rob Traber.
To watch last night’s meeting: https://www.bridgeportedu.net/
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We got a check on the latest with Success Village with hot water and heat for residents from receiver, Attorney Barry Knott. We also asked him about his bill request for the first two months of work. Is the whopping $125,000 amount justified?
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State Representative serving the 132nd, Jennifer Leeper, joins Lisa Wexler to talk about being named CT’s Education Committee Chair and goals for this session.
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Host Paul Pacelli opened Monday’s “Connecticut Today” wondering how Democrats still don’t understand why Donald Trump was elected again last month (00:34). Blogger Chris Powell joined us to talk about the continuing problems of violence and poverty in the state’s cities and the legacy of the late Governor M. Jodi Rell (09:39). University of New Haven Professor of National Security Dr. Howard Stoffer detailed the fall of Syria’s government over the weekend (18:45)
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