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Vaccine

UConn to require students to get vaccinated for fall semester

School Squad

Judge upholds mask requirement in Connecticut schools

Superior Court Judge Thomas Moukawsher in Hartford released his ruling Monday.
Local News

Hartford Public Schools rolls out vaccination plan for students

Here is a list of the schools and health providers conducting the clinics.
School Squad

CT school districts planning vaccine clinics for eligible kids

Department of Education spokesman Peter Yazbak said Tuesday that clinics have been held at schools in more than 30 districts for 16- to 18-year-olds.
School Squad

Bridgeport schools will no longer offer remote learning option starting next school year

The superintendent made the announcement on April 30. Schools will be open to full in-person learning in the fall.
School Squad

UConn to hold 2021 Commencement ceremonies in-person: Sec'y Cardona to speak virtually to class

Virtual Commencement will be Saturday, May 8, while in-person ceremonies will be held over the course of the week at Pratt & Whitney Stadium at Rentschler Field.
Politics

Heated debate and passionate rallies expected ahead of Senate vote to repeal religious exemption

The bill passed the House in favor 90 to 53. As the Senate vote approaches, rallies on both sides of the debate are being planned.
Education

Senate to vote to appeal religious exemption for vaccines

Protesters are expected to be outside the capitol Tuesday as the Senate votes on the bill.
Entertainment

Kesha to perform virtually at CCSU on April 24

The multi-platinum artist is scheduled to begin at 8:15 p.m. that Saturday. Students will be able to watch the concert in a variety of locations on campus.
Education

Pandemic may lead to long-term changes in school calendar

State officials talked about how they plan to use the tens of millions of dollars in federal funds being earmarked to combat pandemic-based learning loss.
Vaccine

Wesleyan University students react to COVID-19 vaccine requirement for fall

Every student, except those who have approved medical or religious exemptions, will need to verify with the school that they are fully vaccinated prior to arrival.
School Squad

Lamont to spend COVID funds on summer education programs

Lamont announced that $10.7 million of CT’s federal pandemic recovery funding will pay for an initiative he’s calling the Learner Engagement and Attendance Program.