With several Connecticut towns reporting more than 50% voter turnout by 6 p.m. and one reporting more than 75% residents streamed to the polls today to cast ballots that, from some corners, could resonate nationally.
The race for Connecticut’s 5th Congressional District between incumbent Democrat Jahana Hayes and Republican challenger George Logan drew a national spotlight. Other contests included a contentious and expensive gubernatorial rematch along with races for U.S. Senate and General Assembly.
Statewide, many Connecticut school districts are building policies related to diversity, equity and inclusion. They’re also hiring Diversity, Equity and Inclusion directors to conduct equity audits, said Eric Scoville, a spokesman for the Connecticut Department of Education.
In the Coginchaug and Suffield school districts, parents and students have called for clearer punishments for racist actions, more communication and additional resources for students.
Teacher Of The Year Award “Ultimate Compliment” For DeMeo- When Dawn DeMeo was named the 2022 Teacher of the Year, she joined a list of illustrious colleagues who preceded her.But she also kept a unique family tradition alive.DeMeo’s father, John DeMeo, a former math teacher at Coginchaug Regional High.