Education
Green Chimneys spawns a memoir
Purdue University Press has recently published the Green Chimneys story as told by its founder and managing director.
Committee to review Playland proposals
A newly appointed citizens committee will evaluate proposed uses for Playland and is expected to report its findings to county officials...
Special education model
Special needs education has evolved to accommodate 14 percent of U.S. kids with disabilities.
Cornell Cooperative Extensions merging services
Shrinking county, state dollars call for creative maneuvering
Newburgh’s new college opens doors
SUNY Orange in Newburgh already engaged in the community.
Addressing education’s new template
State stabilization dollars, Race to the Top fund could lead to “intrusive†information collection practices.
Education in brief
Education news and notes from around Fairfield County and Connecticut
Seminar to focus on child care, workplace productivity
Two child care advocacy organizations, a bank, team up for workforce development breakfast.
Startups launch with roots at Walker Digital
A pair of startups are developing software with roots at Stamford-based Walker Digital.
New York lags in “race to top†of education
Highest cost -per-pupil state ranks 34th in nation
News in brief
News and notes from around Fairfield County.
Minnesota a model for college governance
The governor wants to govern Connecticut colleges the same way as Minnesota.
Worker development at crossroads
The governor bypassed work-force development experts in favor of a union boss at the helm of the department of labor.
New programs tailored to nursing’s expanding role
Nursing educational programs grow with need.
Interior industry solidifies
Big building projects have been hit hard; less so design jobs.
