An instructor leads students during a homeschooling co-op woodworking class in Stamford on November 13, 2025. Credit: Shahrzad Rasekh / CT Mirror On March 11, the Connecticut General Assembly’s ...

Conversation isn’t taught in school the way writing and public speaking are, so we have to pick it up on our own—which is one reason there’s such wide variation in how satisfying our conversations are ...

Conversation lies at the heart of our relationships – yet many of us find it surprisingly hard to talk to others. We may feel anxious at the thought of making small talk with strangers and struggle to ...

Like a delicious meal and a beautiful tablescape, effortless conversation is a hallmark of a great gathering. But unlike the lighting, music, menu, and planned activities, conversation is not ...

You and your partner are having a quiet dinner at home, but perhaps you are finding it a bit too quiet. Although you don't feel that communication has ever been an issue for you, it seems that lately ...

On March 11, the Connecticut General Assembly’s Education Committee will hold a public hearing for HB 5468: An Act Concerning the Provision of Equivalent Instruction. The bill proposes a framework for ...