Stories & News
In the News
See recent coverage of Dalio Education and the issues we work on across Connecticut. This page highlights stories from media outlets that reflect our partners’ efforts, emerging needs, and the impact of data-informed solutions that help young people stay connected to school, career, and community.
Dalio Education Donates $5.1M To Launch Nuvance Health Career Academy
Dalio Education awards $5.1 million for at-risk youth job training
Dalio Education gives $5.1M to Nuvance Health, teams up to train 'disconnected' young people for health jobs
Nuvance Health receives $5.1M donation from Dalio Education
On-Track Coaches Making A Difference For Students At Risk Of Disconnection
RHS Teacher's Creative Research Gets Major Boost
Glastonbury Teachers Named Recipients Of Major Research Fellowships
State Officials Highlight Progress In Addressing Disconnected Youth Issue
Students visit CT Capitol to support increase in education funding
Pilot program would re-engage Connecticut's at-risk high school students under new bill
Op-Eds
Our op-eds share perspectives from Dalio Education and our partners on what it takes to improve outcomes for young people, especially those facing the greatest barriers. Grounded in what we’re learning from educators, communities, and research, these pieces are meant to spark dialogue and encourage action on the challenges and opportunities shaping Connecticut’s future.
Opinion: Local adult education must be part CT plan for our youth
CT schools should be places for growth, not failure and disappointment
Opinion | The Power of Goals And Intergenerational Aspirations
Opinion: Time to fund CT education
Opinion: Action Plan To Re-engage Connecticut’s At-Risk Youth Is Needed Now
CT’s unspoken crisis: Elevating the voices of young people
October — a month to focus on improving CT children’s lives
Developing a path forward for CT’s disconnected youth
CT youth facing obstacles need additional support
Opinion: Going deeper in the data on Connecticut’s 119,000
Press Releases
Find official updates and announcements from Dalio Education, including major milestones, new initiatives, research releases, and partnership investments. These statements provide accurate, timely information about our work and how we’re collaborating across Connecticut to support educators and expand opportunity for young people.
Nuvance Health receives $5.1 million donation from Dalio Education to launch a career readiness initiative for young people experiencing disconnection
Connecticut’s Unspoken Crisis
Teachers of Connecticut Creates "Share Your Story" to Promote Positive Stories in Celebration of Teachers
Teachers Inspire Launch of "Teachers of Connecticut," an Online Platform to Support Teachers in Sharing Their Stories
Hartford Youth Organizations to Receive More Than $10 Million to Reengage Young People
Study Commissioned by CCM, Dalio Education on Connecticut’s Digital Divide
New Social and Emotional Learning Course to Support Connecticut School Staff
Barbara and Ray Dalio, Dalio Philanthropies Pledge $4 Million to Address Needs Caused by COVID-19 Crisis
Collective Impact Opportunity Fund Awards
153 Connecticut Teachers Awarded Professional Learning Grants