Brenda León
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It’s been nearly a year since Connecticut became the 18th state to legalize Cannabis. Now, entrepreneurs must obtain a license through the state in order to enter the industry.
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Hartford is facing a shortage of bilingual teachers. The district is addressing the problem by recruiting teachers from Puerto Rico.
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Two years ago, Connecticut passed Public Act 19-12, which requires all high schools in the state to offer courses on African, Black, Puerto Rican and Latino studies beginning in 2022. But what exactly will students be learning? Connecticut Public Radio’s Brenda León takes us inside a classroom piloting the course and explores what’s included in the Latino studies part of the curriculum.
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Grocery store employees, janitors and other essential workers will no longer have priority under the state's new vaccination plan, which is based on age.
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Though Connecticut educators are considered essential workers, they are not yet eligible for vaccination against COVID-19.To address this, the Connecticut…
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When Xiomy De la Cruz saw her neighbors losing their jobs during the pandemic, she decided to help feed them. Many were unable to access government benefits because of their immigration status.