Facebook memory from March, 2019.
Thursday, March 4, 2021
Klarides-Ditria: Education committee hearing to focus on virtual learning bill
HARTFORD - On Monday, March 8, the Education Committee is holding a public hearing regarding S.B. 977, An Act Concerning Virtual Learning.
The stated purpose of this committee bill is “to require the Department of Education to develop uniform standards for the provision of virtual learning in public schools, conduct a comprehensive audit of virtual learning programs in the state and develop guidelines for training educators in the provision of virtual learning.”
There's little doubt that the pandemic has had a significant impact on the educational experiences of our children, the full effects of which might not be fully realized for some time.
To deliver to students a desperately-needed sense of normalcy, House Republicans believe school districts throughout the state should fully reopen as soon as possible, provided appropriate safety measures are in place.
Still, given the continuing uncertainty about COVID-19, it's possible that distance learning will continue to be used by school districts.
This is your opportunity to share your experiences with virtual learning and ideas on how it can be improved. If this topic does not interest you, please feel free to share this information with anyone you think might benefit from it.
Click here if you'd like to testify virtually (via Zoom.) The deadline to register is Friday, March 5, at 3 p.m.
Click here for additional details, including how to testify via email.
At the start of the 2021 legislative session, my colleagues and I announced our intention to push for standards and metrics for virtual learning.
Sincerely,
Ansonia High School marks National Marching Arts Day today
Shared from the Ansonia Public Schools' Facebook page:
"In honor of Music in our Schools Month, AHS is celebrating March Fourth (National Marching Arts Day)!
"March 4th is a day to build awareness around the marching arts: marching band, drum and bugle corps, indoor color guard, military parade bands, and drum line.
"Marching Arts Day is all about those upbeat, often cheerful bands which also happen to be moving around while playing. AHS is grateful for our student band members!"
Walnut Hill Community Church in Derby to hold food distribution today
Shared from TEAM, Inc.'s Facebook page:
USDA boxes will be available at Walnut Hill Community Church - Valley Campus parking lot from 5:30 - 6:30 p.m. today. Just drive through for a box.
Derby Public Library to host virtual veggie gardening via Zoom
DERBY - Join Corey Thomas from Massaro Community Farm in Woodbridge online at 6:30 p.m. March 29 for an overview of getting your vegetable garden started.
The program is hosted by Derby Public Library.
Whether you’ve never stepped foot in a garden or have a few years of vegetable gardening experience under your belt, join us for a great discussion on solid gardening tips to offer you success and bountiful harvests this growing season.
Registration is required here https://bit.ly/3b4TLH9 to receive the Zoom link and password.
This is shared from a Facebook event page.