If Mark Holden had his way, the Asch observatory dome atop the vacant Bassick High School on Fairfield Avenue would have a new home with his astronomy group. Installed in 2015 to replace the original dome built in 1968 during the Space Race, the dome rotates to allow a telescope to track objects as they move across the sky. Manufactured by […]
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FCN examines the growing anxiety among students and parents as repeated incidents of school violence and fake threats spread across social media. The story highlights the impact on students’ mental health, new safety protocols, and how Connecticut has strengthened its response since the tragedy at Sandy Hook Elementary School.
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Westport Day School in Wilton hosted its annual Special Education College Fair, giving students with individualized education plans and their families a chance to explore college or career options with more than 20 colleges and support providers. The event follows last year’s fair and continues to connect students and families with resources and guidance for […]
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In 1833, Prudence Crandall opened a school for African American students in Canterbury, prompting backlash from local residents and leading to her arrest under a state law restricting out-of-state Black students. Her case drew national attention and became an early test of civil rights and access to education in the United States.
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Freshman Sarah Terrell of Fairfield Warde High School took first place at the 2026 Connecticut History Day Fairfield Regional Contest on Feb. 28 for her research paper on the 1911 Triangle Shirtwaist Factory fire. Connecticut History Day is an affiliate of National History Day, an academic program that encourages middle and high school students to […]
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Trumbull High School student Jack Geraghty and Helen Keller Middle School student William Correa were recently recognized by the Veterans of Foreign Post 10059 for demonstrating civic responsibility in their communities. The students were honored during an awards ceremony held Feb. 12 in the River Valley Theater Room in Trumbull. VFW Post 10059 reached out […]
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A Sacred Heart University poll conducted in partnership with GreatBlue Research finds that recent gambling scandals are undermining confidence in professional sports, particularly the NBA. The national survey of 500 active bettors reports that 79 percent say investigations into gambling have affected their trust in NBA games, and many believe concerns extend beyond one league. […]
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The Mercy Learning Center in Bridgeport was recently highlighted by Project ACTIVATE, a podcast produced by Sacred Heart University that focuses on local community engagement and service projects. Host Gregory Golda sat down with Kiko Teed, Director of Adult Education at Mercy, to discuss how the Center has become a lifeline for hundreds of women […]
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Bridgeport’s school administrators attribute the district’s sharp drop in absenteeism to a relationship-based approach that pairs school counselors and coaches with families through home visits and flexible meeting locations. Absenteeism in district schools dropped 10.4 percentage points from 32.0 percent in 2024 to 22.6 percent since October of this year, well below pre-pandemic levels. The improvement […]
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Efforts to construct a new Dwight Elementary School moved forward at the Fairfield Representative Town Meeting (RTM), where members voted unanimously to approve $76.4 million in bonding for the project. The plan includes a new Early Childhood Center. “This is a large capital investment for our town, but it is a smart investment,” said First […]
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