EDUCATION AND YOUTH
ZACHARY SURI
NHPS, unions call for return to in-house custodial work

New Haven Public Schools officials called for the city to invest in in-house tradespeople. Union representatives, custodians and teachers demand an end to privatization altogether.

September 27, 2024

ZACHARY SURI & TINA LI
Wilbur Cross High School teachers, students concerned about deteriorating facilities

Teachers and students flooded the Board of Education meeting to talk about increasingly dire conditions, while local leaders trade blame.

September 25, 2024

FAREED SALMON & SABRINA THALER
Connecticut Board of Education recommends cell phone restrictions in public schools

The CT Board of Education’s recommendation of limited cell phone use in public schools have sparked conversations about how to best support student learning.

September 23, 2024

ZACHARY SURI
Four New Haven Public Schools social workers face layoffs

The Head Start early education program’s federal funding was reduced by nearly $900,000, leading to the four layoffs of social workers.

September 13, 2024

ARIELA LOPEZ
Michael Morand, longtime New Haven community ‘connector,’ to serve as City Historian

Currently the Beinecke Library’s Director of Community Engagement, Michael Morand ’87 DIV ’93 has “made it his business” to know New Haven’s history.

April 25, 2024

ARIELA LOPEZ
Several New Haven schools evacuated during earthquake tremor

Before receiving emergency management guidance to shelter in place, at least three schools received guidance from an assistant superintendent to evacuate during the earthquake tremor last Friday morning.

April 9, 2024

TOMMY GANNON
New Haven receives over $300k in state grants for senior centers

Funds from the state of Connecticut will go toward enhancing programs and accommodations offered by New Haven’s senior centers.

April 1, 2024

EMILY KHYM
School leaders tout math, reading improvements

Superintendent Madeline Negrón and district leadership presented mid-year updates to the Board of Alders on mathematics and literacy, citing promising growth. NHPS also plans to focus more on educator retention.

March 29, 2024

IMAN SUHEIMAT
Students criticize facility crisis in New Haven Public Schools

The New Haven Board of Education met on Monday, March 25, to discuss key educational initiatives and operational enhancements. The student reporters alerted board members of the desperate facilities situation at New Haven public schools, advocating for the Superintendent’s 2024-25 fiscal year budget to be accepted.

March 27, 2024

LILY BELLE POLING
Four New Haven Public Schools implement composting pilot program

If the new 18-month composting pilot program is successful, organizers hope to create a long-term composting program for all schools in the city.

March 25, 2024

BROOKLYN BRAUNER
YaleBleeds supports New Haven Public Schools providing free period products to meet state law requirement

The undergraduate student organization is continuing its work with the New Haven Board of Education to ensure free menstrual products are made available to local students.

March 6, 2024