EDUCATION AND YOUTH
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

YASH ROY
New Haven Public Schools presents 2022-23 budget, declares half day for hope and healing during pandemic

District administrators presented a budget that saw a roughly $10 million increase in spending, while the Board of Education declared March 18 as a half day for students and staff to reflect on the pandemic’s toll.

February 17, 2022

CHARLOTTE HUGHES
Nation’s longest-running environmental charter school breaks new ground in climate education

Students at Common Ground High School learn to change climate for the better

February 17, 2022

PIA BALDWIN EDWARDS & YASH ROY
State Senate Democrats place mental health in schools front and center in session

Joined by the chairs of Senate Education and Children committee, PPT Looney and Majority Leader Duff unveil plans to improve youth access to mental and physical health services as well as plans to create universal Pre-K in the long term.

February 15, 2022