Tag: connecticut_state_department_of_education

Lamont, Russell-Tucker Congratulate Two Connecticut Students Named 2026 U.S. Presidential Scholars

28 Oct 2026 12:17 p.m. · Source: Connecticut Governors Office

Vedant Rakesh Kansara of Farmington High School and Suchita Srinivasan of Cheshire High School are among 161 high school seniors nationwide named 2026 U.S. Presidential Scholars.

Politics and Government Education State Governments Social Issues U.S. Presidential Scholars Ned Lamont Charlene M. Russell-Tucker Connecticut State Department of Education Farmington High School Cheshire High School U.S. Department of Education Connecticut Governors Office
Connecticut Awards $6.2 Million in LEAP Grants to 29 School Districts to Boost Student Attendance

30 Sep 2026 9:04 a.m. · Source: Connecticut Governors Office

Governor Ned Lamont and Commissioner Charlene Russell-Tucker announce $6.2 million in state grants to 29 districts through the Learner Engagement and Attendance Program, as chronic absenteeism falls for a fourth straight year.

Politics and Government Education State Governments General Politics Social Issues Connecticut Learner Engagement and Attendance Program Ned Lamont Charlene M. Russell-Tucker Chronic Absenteeism Connecticut State Department of Education Attendance Works Connecticut Governors Office