PowerSchool Data Breach Notification
On January 7, 2025, PowerSchool notified the Connecticut Technical Education and Career System (CTECS) that unauthorized access to their PowerSource customer support platform had compromised the personal information of students and teachers from various school districts. PowerSchool is the software provider for CTECS' student information system. PowerSchool has assured us [...]
Vinal Tech’s Criminal Justice Program Launches New Emergency Center & Daily Intelligence Briefing
Middletown, CT — December 10, 2024 - Vinal Technical High School’s Criminal Justice and Protective Services (CJPS) Program hosted a landmark event today, unveiling a $300,000 upgrade to its Emergency Operations Center (EOC), made possible by Samsung, Comcast, and RnB Enterprises. The event also marked the debut of a groundbreaking initiative: a free, [...]
Freeman Burr Appointed Interim Superintendent of CTECS
Hartford, CT; December 5, 2024 – The Connecticut Technical Education and Career System (CTECS) today announced the appointment of Freeman Burr as the agency’s Interim Superintendent. With over 30 years of experience in educational leadership, Mr. Burr is responsible for the operation and administration of the system’s schools and [...]