EDUCATION AND YOUTH
ARIELA LOPEZ
Children’s author reads ‘TUMBLE’ at library event

Adriana Hernández Bergstrom led an hour-long reading of and arts activity about her recent children's book, a vibrant portrait of the life cycle of a tumbleweed.

November 6, 2023

LUA PRADO
Elicker and Goldenberg clash over education policy

Mayoral candidates Justin Elicker and Tom Goldenberg spoke with the News about their plans to address absenteeism and literacy rates.

November 6, 2023

BROOKLYN BRAUNER
The Friends Center for Children expands free housing facilities for low-wage educators 

Two new single mothers and their children will move into the newest complex sponsored by the Teacher Housing Initiative.

November 6, 2023

HUDSON WARM
New Haven students rally for ‘freedom to read’ 

New Haven students marched from the New Haven Green to the Beinecke Plaza on Thursday afternoon, displaying signs advocating for freedom of expression.

November 3, 2023

BROOKLYN BRAUNER
USAID and Career High School host a conference on environmental justice

USAID Counselor Clinton White returns to New Haven to emphasize the urgency of climate change and encourage young voices on the matter.

October 31, 2023

LUA PRADO
New Haven leaders announce $3.5 million for child care and early childhood education

The funds, which come from federal COVID-19 relief money, represent the largest investment in early childhood education in Connecticut, according to Mayor Justin Elicker.

October 27, 2023

BROOKLYN BRAUNER & LUA PRADO
New Haven Reads hosts 11th annual spelling bee fundraiser at Yale School of Management

The Yale Department of Linguistics won the 11th annual spelling bee hosted by New Haven Reads on Friday, Oct. 20.

October 24, 2023

LUA PRADO
Madeline Negrón breaks barriers as New Haven’s first Latina superintendent of schools

Negrón, named New Haven Public School superintendent in July, discusses her career and vision for New Haven Public Schools.

October 17, 2023

MIA CORTÉS CASTRO & MAE CHEW
Alders approve state funding for youth programming

The $360,000 in state funding will allow the Youth and Recreation Department to advance their goal of reducing youth violence across New Haven.

October 6, 2023

BROOKLYN BRAUNER
Local high school’s BioScience Club introduces students to careers in science

Career High School teacher Huan Ngo runs the 20 person club alongside Yale Professor Jun Lu in a collaboration with the Yale Stem Cell Center and the Yale Department of Genetics.

October 6, 2023

GRYFFIN WILKENS-PLUMLEY
New Haven Public School administrators discuss district priorities as federal funding end nears

City alders on the Education Committee met with New Haven Public School leaders to review how the district plans to spend a remaining $42.9 million in federal Elementary and Secondary School Emergency Relief funding.

October 2, 2023