
Maricarmen Cajahuaringa
Latino communities ReporterMaricarmen Cajahuaringa is a journalist with extensive experience in Latino communities' politics, social issues, and culture. She founded Boceto Media, a digital Spanish-language newspaper based in ºÚÁϳԹÏÍø. Maricarmen holds a Bachelor's in Social Work from Springfield College, and a Master's in Journalism and Media Production from Sacred Heart University. As a reporter for ºÚÁϳԹÏÍø, she is dedicated to delivering accurate and informative coverage of the Hispanic/Latino population in the region. Maricarmen is an experienced and passionate journalist who strives to bring a voice to the stories of her community.
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Algunos padres latinos y familias inmigrantes afirman que sus hijos sufren de acoso en el sistema escolar de Stamford. Encuestas realizadas en todo el paÃs muestran un aumento en el acoso escolar en las escuelas de Estados Unidos en los últimos años.
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Officials acknowledge there are challenges with bullying in Stamford schools and say they take it seriously. Surveys nationwide show that bullying has been increasing in recent years in schools across the U.S.
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The superintendent said she remains dedicated to providing fair education and sufficient resources for all students, especially the increasing number of multilingual learners.
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La nueva ley que amplÃa la elegibilidad del seguro de salud subsidiado por el estado a todos los niños, sin importar su estatus migratorio, hace posible que los menores de 15 años puedan acogerse a Medicaid, algo que anteriormente se limitaba hasta los 12 años, facilita el acceso de miles de niños que antes carecÃan de un seguro de salud.
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Blumenthal called on OSHA to urgently implement new heat safety rules during the summer heatwave, as construction workers are disproportionately affected by heat-related injuries and fatalities.
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A financial literacy program that's expanding to Waterbury aims to foster economic empowerment and inclusivity, with the help of a $100,000 grant from Webster Bank.
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Blumenthal's call to action urges the Postal Service and its regulators to explore alternative ways to raise revenue, without further burdening consumers and businesses.
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“Dance has no language barrier. It brings people together regardless of their background, and this national recognition proves what we can achieve when we come together," said Elizabeth Sanderson of Morlock School of Dance.
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The previous age cutoff was 12 years old. Health and immigrant rights advocates said the next goal is to extend state insurance coverage up to age 18, for families that meet income requirements.