EDUCATION AND YOUTH
ZACHARY SURI
Mayor, superintendent fault state budget proposal for failing to address school shortfalls 

In a joint press release, Mayor Justin Elicker and New Haven Public Schools Superintendent Madeline Negrón criticized the latest state budget proposal for falling short on funds for public schools.

April 25, 2025

FAREED SALMON
How a lifestyle-focused model helped New Haven PE programs recover from COVID-19

The pandemic reshaped how New Haven K-8 educators think about health — and PE is at the heart of that shift. With a focus on equity and resilience, gym class is being redesigned to serve students’ bodies and minds for the long haul.

April 24, 2025

ZACHARY SURI
State response unclear as Trump cuts loom over schools

Local leaders call for the state to protect public schools as the Trump administration threatens critical Title 1 funds over DEI programs.

April 13, 2025

ZACHARY SURI
Trump cuts felt in New Haven schools

Students, teachers and city leaders expressed concern over the impact of Trump policies on local schools.

April 1, 2025

ELIJAH HUREWITZ-RAVITCH & SABRINA THALER
NHPS cafeteria workers secure pay raise in new contract

After nine months of negotiations, New Haven Public School cafeteria staff won a four-year contract that includes a wage increase of $6 over four years.

March 6, 2025

ARIELA LOPEZ & ZACHARY SURI
Wilbur Cross placed in lockdown as cops investigated weapon threat

Police took two students into custody after determining the weapon was a BB gun.

February 26, 2025

ZACHARY SURI
Spotlight on out-of-district special education in new legislative session

Parents, teachers and policymakers express concerns over rising costs for out-of-district special education services.

February 24, 2025

CHRISTINA LEE
School cafeteria workers picket for new contract

New Haven Public School food service workers protested in demand of wage increases after their previous contract expired in June.

January 14, 2025

ZACHARY SURI
Alders tell Board of Ed. to “get it together,” but pass one-time education funding

On Monday, the Board of Alders “reluctantly” approved the mayor’s proposed $8.5 million in tax surplus and pandemic-era funds for New Haven Public Schools.

November 19, 2024

ZACHARY SURI & ELIJAH HUREWITZ-RAVITCH
Alders, teachers union question $1 million dollar renovation at NHPS administrative building

NHPS continued $1.2 million renovation of administrative building as school maintenance crisis deepened.

October 30, 2024

ELIJAH HUREWITZ-RAVITCH
Board of Alders unimpressed by NHPS updates on facilities, security

At an Education Committee meeting, officials and alders discussed the state of school facilities and critical staffing shortages, as well as where to direct the recently proposed $5.5 million in funds announced by Mayor Justin Elicker.

October 25, 2024