EDUCATION AND YOUTH
CHARLOTTE HUGHES
New Haven Public Schools plan to “enhance” reading to address city reading crisis

Schools officials presented their approach to address the lack of learning at education committee Wednesday.

September 29, 2022

BRIAN ZHANG
New AP African American Studies course pilots in Hamden School

In August 2022, the College Board announced the Advanced Placement program’s first ever ethnic course in African American Studies. The course has arrived in Hamden and other Connecticut schools are considering following suit.

September 2, 2022

YASH ROY
NHPS Superintendent announces retirement; students return unmasked

Nearly two and a half years into the pandemic, New Haven Public Schools have lifted their mask mandates for the 2022-23 school year.

August 31, 2022

YASH ROY
“Stymying change”: Current student BOE member reflects on tenure as next year’s candidate prepares for the future.

As the school year comes to an end, New Haven Public Schools is preparing for a turnover in its student BOE members.  On Monday night, […]

April 29, 2022

YASH ROY
State legislature set to pass first in nation AAPI studies legislation

After activism from Make Us Visible campaign and AAPI advocates at Yale and across the state, state legislature prepares to pass AAPI education bill.

April 29, 2022

RAFAELA KOTTOU
Culturally responsive pedagogy: supporting the individual in the era of COVID-19

New Haven Public Schools have increased support of culturally responsive pedagogy, focusing on individual student needs amidst the challenges of the COVID-19 pandemic.

April 22, 2022

CHARLOTTE HUGHES
Teen organizers criticize “fossil fools” in New Haven

Last Friday, the New Haven Climate Movement Youth Action Team criticized the city budget’s lack of climate solutions funding.

April 4, 2022

RACHEL SHIN
Boys & Girls Club of New Haven unveils new art space

On Thursday afternoon, the Boys & Girls Club of New Haven held a ribbon cutting and tour of its newly completed art space, which was […]

April 1, 2022

YASH ROY
New Haven high school reckons with tough week following weapon at school

Following weapons at school and reassignment of a school security officer, Metropolitan Business Academy devolved into chaos on Friday.

March 30, 2022

YASH ROY
Student Board of Education members host city-wide meeting with peers

Attended by Mayor Elicker and Superintendent Tracey, students discussed a wide range of issues they face.

March 29, 2022

ADAM MCPHAIL
New Haven Public Schools board votes to continue mask mandate

Board members unanimously assented to continuing to require masks for students and staff.

March 1, 2022