NEW BRITAIN, CT (WFSB) - While students in New Britain are on their way to class Thursday morning, teachers at the city's high school staged a protest before the first bell rings. Through our ESSSER funding, we have added multiple staff members at New Britain High School, and all other schools, to ensure the safety of all New Britain staff and students. The teachers in the local union said they want the district to implement more safety and security policies at New Britain High School. New Britain's teachers union said it will demand more action be taken by the district to protect staff and students. PD: 16-year-old student shot near New Britain High School Police are investigating after a 16-year-old male was shot near New Britain High School on Tuesday.

Source: CNN February 18, 2022 09:28 UTC