Weekly Update: Friday, May 8th
Posted on May 8, 2020
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In the middle of National Nurses week, there is no better time to express the gratitude I have for our courageous nurses across Connecticut. The heroic actions of our first responders have been spectacular through this pandemic and they deserve to be recognized for their perseverance.
The Reopen Connecticut Advisory Group has advised higher education institutions to prepare to return for the fall 2020 semester. This recommendation relies upon the continued progress against COVID-19 and leaves the final decision up to the individual institutions.
Our K-12 education is to continue through the end of the 2019-2020 using social distance learning technology. The decision was made to help combat the spread of COVID-19 and educators are hopeful this decision will lead to students returning to the classroom by the fall of 2020.
All of this information and more can be found below.
Mother’s Day weekend is upon us. As we continue to socially distance, we can still show the moms in our lives love through video calls or sending them a card or flowers. Mothers still need hugs, even if they are virtual!
Enjoy the weekend and remember to socially distance while doing so!
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2019-2020 School Year to Be Completed By Remote Learning
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Governor Ned Lamont announced that due to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, he is ordering in-person classes at all K-12 public school facilities in Connecticut to remain canceled for the rest of the 2019-2020 academic year and continue providing distance learning during this period.
More information can be found here |
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Higher Education Encouraged to Return in Fall 2020
Higher education institutions are encouraged by the Reopen Connecticut Advisory Group to open their classrooms for the 2020 fall semester, this recommendation relies upon the continued progress against COVID-19.
Each institution is allowed to make their own decision on how and if they are to reopen in the fall.
More information can be found here |
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Free Online Job Training Program for Unemployment Claimants
Free online learning licenses are available to recipients of unemployment insurance, including those who have been impacted by the economic fallout of the COVID-19 public health crisis.
The SkillUp CT program will significantly expand access to comprehensive online course work from a leading global provider for thousands of Connecticut residents. |
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Feeding Our Friends
I was honored yesterday to help at the Feeding our Friends event. We certainly live in an amazingly generous and compassionate community. |
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