Elementary and Secondary School Education Relief (ESSER) is on the way to Connecticut, $111 million to be exact, after the state Department of Educations's application for funding under the CARES Act was approved by the U.S. Department of Education.

Here is the latest update from Governor Ned Lamont on the state's coronavirus response efforts.

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I am pleased to announce 60,000 donated devices to Alliance School Districts to facilitate technology needs as a result of work through the Partnership for Connecticut. This will help our Bridgeport and statewide students, especially during this difficult time during the coronavirus pandemic.

Estoy muy orgullosos de haber conseguido 60,000 aparatos electrónicos para los distritos más necesitados. Esto ayudará a nuestros estudiantes en Bridgeport y el estado, especialmente durante este tiempo difícil de la pandemia del Coronavirus.

I am pleased to announce 60,000 donated devices to Alliance School Districts to facilitate technology needs as a result of work through the Partnership for Connecticut. This will help our Bridgeport and statewide students, especially during this difficult time during the coronavirus pandemic.

Estoy muy orgullosos de haber conseguido 60,000 aparatos electrónicos para los distritos más necesitados. Esto ayudará a nuestros estudiantes en Bridgeport y el estado, especialmente durante este tiempo difícil de la pandemia del Coronavirus.

As the government response to COVID-19 can sometimes change at a near hourly rate, here is a one page link to the latest information out of the Department of Education.

As distance learning begins across our state, the Connecticut Department of Education has compiled resources for parents to take a crash course in what our kids are learning.

"Last year, our community made our voices heard when voting to approve funds for the construction of E. O. Smith's new roof and solar panels, and I'm glad we were able to correct the problem and allow these clean, sustainable solar panels to be installed on our higher school.," said Rep. Haddad.