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Aliciene named region’s Teacher of the Year
PROSPECT — Work hard and you can become a star. That message is one which Karen Aliciene, a sixth-grade language arts teacher at Long River Middle School, communicates to her students on a regular basis. She tells them that if they put in the effort, they each have the ability to become a star... »
Bus company’s safety record questioned
NAUGATUCK — Borough students may not be getting the bus safety training required by state statute. Potential negligence on the part of Student Transportation of America, the bus company contracted by the school board, was a topic of conversation at this month’s regular meeting of the Board of Education. Claims were made that in... »
VFTM: Speaking of education …
View From the Middle is Editor Brendan Cox’s semi-regular news column. It contains pertinent state and national news in additional to local news, the occasional glimpse into the reporting process, and a smidgen of moderate opinion. A $1.7 million infusion of federal money could help restore teaching positions eliminated from Naugatuck schools over the... »
Region 16 cuts back on unhealthy foods
Local students will have to go outside of their schools if they hope to satisfy their junk food fixes. Region 16, along with the state of Connecticut, is cracking down on the quality of food served in school and limiting students’ choices to healthy foods. Earlier this month, the state Department of Education updated... »
Woodland football alumni club making strides
BEACON FALLS — It wasn’t long ago that the Woodland Hawks were crowned kings of the Naugatuck Valley League on the gridiron, putting together a torrid, 24-1 record while capturing the school’s first two NVL and Class SS state championships in 2004 and 2005. Now, the core group of players from those squads is... »
Intramural program formed at City Hill
NAUGATUCK — Students who will lose spots on their athletic teams when City Hill Middle School absorbs Hillside Middle School will be given another alternative to stay active. An intramural program will be offered to all students enrolled in City Hill in the upcoming school year. The program is being developed in anticipation of... »
NHS will need to up the ante by 2014
NAUGATUCK — New and stringent state-imposed graduation standards for Connecticut’s public schools could have educational leaders scrambling when they take effect in 2014. At Naugatuck High School, current students must earn at least 22 credits over four years to don a cap and gown and accept a diploma in June. Students of the Class... »
State mandates new graduation standards
Sweeping new state legislation intended to reform public education could cause big headaches for local students and administrators when it comes to graduation requirements. Public Act No. 10-111, which Gov. M. Jodi Rell signed into law in late May, mandates all Connecticut public high schools, effective at the inception of the Class of 2018,... »
Woodland updates evaluation model
BEACON FALLS — Woodland Regional High School administrators have developed a new teacher evaluation model in hopes of better assessing the competency and performance of the district’s teachers. The model will go into effect this September and will replace the existing plan, which has been used in the previous two school years. The state... »
CN Headlines 07-02-10
CN Headlines is back after a month-long hiatus; tune in for reports on new developments in the Renaissance Place project and a local musician who recently released his debut album. »