CT Girls Lacrosse Coaches Poll (May 6): Top 10 holds steady with unbeaten Darien still No. 1

The Blue Wave delivered a stunning 16-5 romp over No. 3 New Canaan in a rematch of last year’s CIAC Class LL championship on ...

CT was never a leader in gender-responsive strategies — for boys

But the framing — “once a leader” — only holds if “gender-responsive” is read to mean “responsive to one gender.” Read ...

CT Girls Lacrosse Coaches Poll (April 29): Darien remains No. 1, Wilton jumps to No. 2

Darien, which remains unbeaten and has a 20-game winning streak, held fast in the No.1 spot, while New Canaan dropped to No.3 ...
Hartford Courant

Half of incarcerated girls in CT were under DCF care. Advocates say they need more help

Experts in juvenile justice say Connecticut has taken a step back from its role as a longtime leader in programs designed to meet the needs of teenage girls. The state began incorporating what are ...

Teenage Girl Missing for 19 Days Found Alive, 51-Year-Old Man Arrested

A 14‑year‑old Connecticut girl missing for 19 days was found alive at a home in North Carolina, and a 51‑year‑old man has ...

CT girls lacrosse star Claire Levis excelling for Hand program: 'God-given athletic talent'

Hand girls lacrosse coach Lindsey Carroll didn't mince words when talking about one of her senior co-captains, Claire Levis. ...
The Connecticut Mirror

Specialized care for girls in juvenile justice system has faltered, experts say

Erika Nowakowski, executive director of the Tow Youth Justice Institute, leads a panel of juvenile justice experts in a discussion on gender-responsive programs for girls on Friday, April 10, 2026.