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Dozens of school districts closed Tuesday as Winter Storm Benjamin cleanup continues
1+ hour, 46+ min ago (265+ words) WINDSOR LOCKS, Conn. (WFSB) - Cleanup continues across Connecticut after Winter Storm Benjamin dumped more than a foot of snow in most communities, prompting dozens of school districts to close or delay classes for a second day. Snow remains piled up…...
West Hartford elementary school closes Friday due to norovirus outbreak
1+ week, 4+ day ago (189+ words) WEST HARTFORD, Conn. (WFSB) - Webster Hill Elementary School will be closed Friday due to a norovirus outbreak, according to West Hartford Public Schools. The school experienced a significant number of students absent or experiencing symptoms of the stomach bug Thursday....
Statewide initiative connects education and workforce development for student success
1+ week, 6+ day ago (145+ words) WEST HARTFORD, Conn. (WFSB) - Connecticut educators are exploring a new path to helping students, succeed. Superintendents said a one size fits all approach is not right always the best. While some students benefit from a four-year college degree, workforce development…...
Math teacher placed on administrative leave after parent reports text messages
1+ week, 6+ day ago (115+ words) Math teacher placed on administrative leave after parent reports text messages'WFSB Math teacher placed on administrative leave after parent reports text messages Cannabis sales decline in 2025 despite record December New Haven police to release 2025 crime statistics amid leadership investigation Bristol…...
Schools lose $4 million in federal grants for low-income communities
2+ week, 7+ hour ago (84+ words) Schools lose $4 million in federal grants for low-income communities'WFSB Schools lose $4 million in federal grants for low-income communities Hartford police investigate crimes at anti-ICE protest as new rally planned Math teacher placed on administrative leave after parent reports text messages…...
No. 4 UConn visits Providence College
2+ week, 6+ day ago (36+ words) No. 4 UConn visits Providence College'WFSB No. 4 UConn visits Providence College First Alert Weather Extra Waterbury schedules Christmas tree pickup as fire officials warn of dangers Teen charged in deadly Halloween shooting returns to court...
Glastonbury school district encourages parents to delay smartphones until 8th grade
1+ mon, 2+ week ago (297+ words) GLASTONBURY, Conn. (WFSB) - A Connecticut school district is encouraging parents to ban smartphones at home until eighth grade as part of growing concerns over children's exposure to disturbing content on social media. Glastonbury Public Schools has launched a pledge as…...
VIDEO: Trump administration proposal could remove nursing from professional degree list
1+ mon, 2+ week ago (77+ words) A proposal by the Trump administration to remove nursing from the list of professional degrees could create additional struggles for medical care seekers amid an ongoing nursing shortage. VIDEO: Trump administration proposal could remove nursing from professional degree list FORECAST:…...
School districts prepare for winter storm closure decisions
1+ mon, 3+ week ago (329+ words) GLASTONBURY, Conn. (WFSB) - School superintendents across the region are preparing for early morning decisions on whether to close schools or delay start times as a winter storm approaches Tuesday. Glastonbury Superintendent Dr. Alan Bookman will join nine other superintendents on…...
Spanish class students from Canton drop off donations
2+ mon, 1+ week ago (51+ words) Spanish class students from Canton dropped off a hefty donation to the Jack Bannon Turkey Trot in Simsbury. Spanish class students from Canton drop off donations FIRST ALERT TRAFFIC: Pedestrian struck by driver on I-95 in Stamford; highway closed VIDEO: UConn…...