Host Paul Pacelli kicked off Tuesday’s “Connecticut Today” looking at results from the latest survey of unionized public school teachers in Connecticut regarding pay and working conditions (00:50). Quinnipiac University Management and Medical Sciences Professor Angela Mattie discussed a proposed state takeover of Waterbury, Bristol, and Day Kimball Hospitals by UConn Health (15:55). Commuter columnist…
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Guardians of the Future – A Bridgeport Documentary recently became public. It’s a 21-minute video highlighting the trials and tribulations for the Bridgeport school district in just one year (fall 2024-now.) We spoke with the documentary director, Dan Walnycky, and BOE Vice Chair, Joe Sakolovic. To watch the documentary: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8vOM9DpDyPU Image Credit: Getty Images
We spoke with career strategist, Julie Bauke, about the risks of posting on social media and remembering your personal sites represent more than just ‘you.” Image Credit: Getty Images
A new report highlights Connecticut’s laws on the books when it comes to homeschooling. According to the Office of Legislative Research, our homeschooling framework largely relies on voluntary guidelines rather than on state statute. It details Connecticut as an outlier compared to our surrounding New England states (Maine, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, Rhode Island and Vermont.).…
On Monday’s “Connecticut Today,” host Paul Pacelli discussed many recent social media posts on the assassination of conservative pundit Charlie Kirk that are resulting in people losing their jobs (00:30). CBS News legal analyst Thane Rosenbaum (15:15) and Quinnipiac University Law Professor Gary Phelan (21:49) also discussed workplace rights and “freedom of speech” in the…
Melissa welcomed James Geisler, the Executive Director of Wellness Services at Sacred Heart on to talk about transitioning back to school. Coping skilss for parents and students, especially those first year college students. Tips for maintaining mental health. Highlight how SHU was recently ranked in the top 10 in the nation for Student Support by…
We met the newest K9 officer at the Fairfield Police Department, K9 Penny! K9 Officer Tony Renaldi spoke with us about his partner and her role for the department. IMAGE CREDIT: Eric Urbanowicz
According to the market research firm Omdia, the school security industry is now worth as much as $4 billion, and it’s projected to keep growing. Following what happened to Charlie Kirk on a college campus, the conversation is back. We spoke about it with Former FBI Agent and UNH lecturer, Ken Gray. Image Credit: Getty…
After the abrupt halt to an off-shore wind project, Governor Lamont could be making a business deal with President Trump. We spoke with Bryson Hull, Deputy Northeast Director for Consumer Energy Alliance, about it. IMAGE CREDIT: Eric Urbanowicz