There are about 92,000 students with disabilities across Connecticut, according to the state’s Department of Education. This hour, we’ll hear about the experiences of local students with disabilities — and how we can better support them.

Linda McMahon will face questions from lawmakers in the U.S. Senate in the coming weeks about whether or not she’s fit to head up the U.S. Department of Education.

The announcement of the course “Beyoncé Makes History: Black Radical Tradition History, Culture, Theory & Politics through Music” has generated global attention, with many people having mixed emotions about the necessity of the class.

Bridgeport’s new school superintendent, Royce Avery, makes it a habit of handing out his business card to every speaker at listening sessions, including one recently held at the public library’s North Branch.

The future of federal student loan forgiveness remains uncertain following the reelection of Donald Trump. But Connecticut recently took its own step to strengthen protections for borrowers, appointing its first student loan ombudsperson to be an independent authority on policies impacting borrowers.

Daniel Lugo will take over in July. Trinity’s current president, Joanne Berger-Sweeney, is stepping down after this academic year after serving in the role for more than a decade.

Connecticut preschool teachers with college degrees typically earn about 30% less than their counterparts in kindergarten through eighth grade school systems. Friends Center for Children in New Haven hopes its free teacher housing program will be the model for a nationwide shift.

Education advocates are calling on state lawmakers to increase funding for Connecticut school districts. They say it's necessary to help at-risk youth succeed.

The Connecticut university cites “uncertainties” about Trump’s immigration policies.

McMahon is a professional wrestling business magnate and co-chair of President-elect Donald Trump's transition team. She has limited experience working with K-12 public schools.