Advocates Say Connecticut Needs More Black Male Teachers. It Makes ‘a Big Difference’: Student

Advocates say Connecticut needs more Black male teachers. It makes ‘a big difference’: student

In the busy halls of East Hartford High School, students often sought out Mr. Cooper and Mr. Claitty not just for help with schoolwork, but also for life advice, mentorship and a friendly conversation. To many students, these men were more than teachers — they were father figures, uncles, and older brothers in a system where faces like theirs were not often seen. The presence of Black male teachers like Roosevelt Cooper and Wallace Claitty in Co…

NFER: Ethnic disparities in entry to teacher training, teacher retention and progression to leadership

This report, funded by Mission 44, finds that equalising the disparities in progression between applicants and teachers of different ethnic groups would significantly contribute to the Government’s goal of recruiting 6,500 new teachers. It follows NFER’s previous research on racial equality in the teacher workforce to further explore the factors influencing ethnic…

AGS Interactive makes market debut in Connecticut

AGS Interactive has made its market debut in Connecticut, taking a selection of its best-performing games live in the Constitution State. Local players in Connecticut can now enjoy three of AGS’ hit titles, with Capital Gains, Blazing Luck and Dragon Fainitially available, all proven with both land-based and online players across North America.   AGS plans to roll out its full interactive portfolio, ensuring a steady cadence of new content for o…