Connecticut’s public schools have seen significant staffing shifts over the past 13 years. A new research brief from UConn’s Neag School explores trends in administrator, general education, and special education teacher levels—revealing key insights into how districts are adapting to changing student enrollment and educational needs. Read more about how these trends impact schools across the state. Link in bio!

In 2023, the World Health Organization classified firefighting as a Group 1 carcinogen, alongside asbestos and tobacco. The risks go beyond the fire — both the flames and the gear firefighters wear are contributing to occupational cancers that are now claiming more firefighter lives than any other cause. It’s time we recognize the hidden dangers they face every day. #FirefighterHealth #CancerAwareness #FirstResponders #HealthRisks #OccupationalCancer Read more: https://jacobin.com/2025/01/cancer-pfas-firefighters-gear-benefits

By 2030, women are projected to control $34 trillion in U.S. financial assets, a transformative shift in economic power. But how can this wealth be leveraged to align financial decisions with personal values and drive meaningful change? Join Aspen FSP Senior Fellow Heather McCulloch for the Women in the Economy Dialogue, exploring how women can become financial activists and use their resources to create a more equitable future. Learn more and be part of the conversation: https://www.aspeninstitute.org/events/how-financial-activism-can-build-a-gender-equitable-economy/?utm_source=The+Aspen+Institute+Financial+Security+Program&utm_campaign=9cca648447-EMAIL_CAMPAIGN_2024_10_10_04_20_COPY_01&utm_medium=email&utm_term=0_-381ee4f689-191421530

Join us at the Connecticut State Capitol for a day of advocacy, visibility, and solidarity as we push for equality and celebrate the resilience of the LGBTQ+ community. Together, we’ll ensure our voices are heard loud and clear during the Governor’s State of the State Address. 📅 When: January 8, 2025, starting at 10:00 AM 📍 Where: Connecticut State Capitol Let’s make history together and show that visibility matters! For more details check out the link in bio #linkinbio #queeringthecapitol #hartfordlgbt #visibilitymatters