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Over the next few days, Connecticut will experience a blast of arctic temperatures. Governor Lamont has activated the Severe Cold Weather Protocol. A list of shelters is available at 211ct.org or by calling 2-1-1. [Read more about the Severe Cold Weather Protocol]

Teacher of the Year Ceremony
Due to inclement weather, the Teacher of the Year Ceremony has been postponed to December 16, 2025 from 5-7pm. Doors will open at 4pm. The Ceremony will take place at the Bushnell Theater in Hartford, and the order of events will remain the same.

Promising Practices to Reduce Chronic Absence

Acknowledgments

Connecticut State

Department of Education (CSDE)

Dr. Dianna R. Wentzell

Commissioner

Charlene Russell-Tucker

Chief Operating Officer

John D. Frassinelli

Chief

Bureau of Health/Nutrition, Family

Services and Adult Education

Kari Sullivan

Education Consultant

Bureau of Health/Nutrition, Family

Services and Adult Education

Shana Hurley

Public Policy Fellow

Attendance Works

Hedy Nai-Lin Chang

Executive Director

Laura Downs

Senior Fellow

Connecticut State Department of Education

Promising Practices to Reduce Chronic Absence

Acknowledgments