As educators prepare to support students in the upcoming school year, some are facing a new challenge: how to respond to immigration enforcement.

Early research shows that many students are grappling with fear and anxiety when it comes to the threats of ICE arrests. This has already started to impact school performance and attendance.

Today, we hear what educators are doing to prepare and respond to ICE presence on campus.

Plus, some students of immigrant families face additional educational hurdles as English language learners. We hear how teachers are supporting these students, and their families.

GUESTS:
Julie Sugarman: Associate Director for K-12 Education Research at Migration Policy Institute's National Center on Immigrant Integration Policy
Luanelly Iglesias: Bilingual teacher at Danbury Public Schools
Carolyn Sattin-Bajaj: Professor of Education Policy at in the Department of Education at the Gavert School of Education at the University of California, Santa Barbara

As educators prepare to support students in the upcoming school year, some are facing a new challenge: how to respond to immigration enforcement.
Early research shows that many students are grappling with fear and anxiety when it comes to the threats of ICE arrests.&nbsp;<a href="https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2026/jan/23/ice-kids-conneticut-schools">This has already started to impact school performance and attendance.</a>
Today, we hear what educators are doing to prepare and respond to ICE presence on campus.
Plus, some students of immigrant families face additional educational hurdles as English language learners. We hear how teachers are supporting these students, and their families.
GUESTS:
<ul>
<li><a href="https://www.migrationpolicy.org/person/julie-sugarman">Julie Sugarman:</a>&nbsp;Associate Director for K-12 Education Research at Migration Policy Institute's National Center on Immigrant Integration Policy</li>
<li>Luanelly Iglesias:&nbsp;Bilingual teacher at Danbury Public Schools</li>
<li><a href="https://migrationinitiative.ucsb.edu/people/carolyn-sattin-bajaj">Carolyn Sattin-Bajaj:</a>&nbsp;Professor of Education Policy at in the Department of Education at the Gavert School of Education at the University of California, Santa Barbara</li>
</ul>

Produced by Connecticut Public, 'Where We Live' puts Connecticut in context. Host Catherine Shen brings us fascinating, informed, in-depth conversations and stories beyond news headlines.  We start local, but we take time to explore domestic and international issues and consider how they impact us personally and here at home.

Produced by Connecticut Public, '<a href="https://www.ctpublic.org/show/where-we-live/about">Where We Live'</a> puts Connecticut in context. Host Catherine Shen brings us fascinating, informed, in-depth conversations and stories beyond news headlines.  We start local, but we take time to explore domestic and international issues and consider how they impact us personally and here at home.

Where We Live is a call-in talk show about who we are in Connecticut and our place in the world.

Where We Live

Produced by Connecticut Public, '<a href="https://www.ctpublic.org/show/where-we-live/about">Where We Live'</a> puts Connecticut in context. Host Catherine Shen brings us fascinating, informed, in-depth conversations and stories beyond news headlines.  We start local, but we take time to explore domestic and international issues and consider how they impact us personally and here at home.

When immigration enforcement reaches schools: How CT educators are responding

Dementia is one of the leading causes of disability among older adults. For caregivers of people with the disease, the role is filled with a variety of emotions like worry, sadness and grief. But it’s also a role often filled with connection and love.


In June, Connecticut Public’s Daniela Doncel moderated a conversation about dementia caregiving at the Webb Deane Stevens Museum in Wethersfield. Today, we’ll hear that discussion.


Panelists spoke about the logistics of care, the importance of speaking openly about the disease, and the experience of losing someone who is still physically present.
This conversation is part of Connecticut Public’s ongoing coverage focused on caregiving and aging. You can learn more here.


Guests:
Tonya Maurer: caregiver to her mother, who was diagnosed with Alzheimer's disease in 2017 and now lives in a memory care facility in Connecticut.
Maria Canales: a volunteer educator with the Alzheimer’s Association Connecticut chapter who helps Spanish-speaking communities in the state learn about the disease.
Colby McCaskill: a writer and reporter living in New York City. His radio story, “Dear Papa,” explores his fear about his grandmother’s escalating dementia, and was selected as the grand prize winner for this year’s NPR College Podcast Challenge.

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Dementia is one of <a href="https://www.who.int/news-room/fact-sheets/detail/dementia">the leading causes of disability</a> among older adults. For caregivers of people with the disease, the role is filled with a variety of emotions like worry, sadness and grief. But it&rsquo;s also a role often filled with connection and love.
 In June, Connecticut Public&rsquo;s <a href="https://www.ctpublic.org/people/daniela-doncel">Daniela Doncel </a>moderated <a href="http://ctpublic.org/caregivingevent">a conversation</a> about dementia caregiving at the Webb Deane Stevens Museum in Wethersfield. Today, we&rsquo;ll hear that discussion.
 Panelists spoke about the logistics of care, the importance of speaking openly about the disease, and the experience of losing someone who is still physically present. This conversation is part of Connecticut Public&rsquo;s ongoing coverage focused on caregiving and aging. You can learn more <a href="http://ctpublic.org/caregiving">here</a>.
 Guests:
<ul>
<li>Tonya Maurer: caregiver to her mother, who was diagnosed with Alzheimer's disease in 2017 and now lives in a memory care facility in Connecticut.</li>
<li>Maria Canales: a volunteer educator with the <a href="https://www.alz.org/ct">Alzheimer&rsquo;s Association Connecticut chapter</a> who helps Spanish-speaking communities in the state learn about the disease.</li>
<li>Colby McCaskill: a writer and reporter living in New York City. His radio story, &ldquo;Dear Papa,&rdquo; explores his fear about his grandmother&rsquo;s escalating dementia, and <a href="https://www.npr.org/2026/05/07/nx-s1-5766358/dementia-college-podcast-aging-family">was selected as the grand prize winner</a> for this year&rsquo;s NPR College Podcast Challenge.</li>
</ul>
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How dementia caregivers navigate a challenging role: Catharsis, humor and patience

Summer may be winding down, but there's still plenty of time for ice cream.

We go behind the scenes to learn how one of Connecticut's most beloved frozen treats is made, revisit the nostalgia of the neighborhood ice cream truck, and hear from local experts about what makes a truly great scoop.

We'll also explore creative flavors – including vegan options – and get recommendations for some of the best ice cream destinations around the state.

Whether you're loyal to vanilla or always chasing the next unique flavor, this episode is for you.

Guests:
Chris Casiello: plant Manager of Arethusa Farm Dairy in Litchfield
Reinaldo Sánchez: co-owner and chief operations officer of Vía Láctea
Lorivie Alicea: co-owner of Vía Láctea
Craig Behun: teacher and owner of the CT Ice Cream Tour food truck

Summer may be winding down, but there's still plenty of time for ice cream.
We go behind the scenes to learn how one of Connecticut's most beloved frozen treats is made, revisit the nostalgia of the neighborhood ice cream truck, and hear from local experts about what makes a truly great scoop.
We'll also explore creative flavors &ndash; including vegan options &ndash; and get recommendations for some of the best ice cream destinations around the state.
Whether you're loyal to vanilla or always chasing the next unique flavor, this episode is for you.
Guests:
<ul>
<li>Chris Casiello:&nbsp;plant Manager of&nbsp;<a href="https://www.arethusafarm.com/">Arethusa Farm Dairy in Litchfield</a></li>
<li>Reinaldo S&aacute;nchez:&nbsp;co-owner and chief operations officer of<a href="https://vialacteact.com/pages/meet-us?srsltid=AfmBOoqD5hpxWwETAza9UDTlVTr81nhcq_kD8-z428OuZfMV5_D1m8gO">&nbsp;V&iacute;a L&aacute;ctea</a></li>
<li>Lorivie Alicea:&nbsp;co-owner of<a href="https://vialacteact.com/pages/meet-us?srsltid=AfmBOoqD5hpxWwETAza9UDTlVTr81nhcq_kD8-z428OuZfMV5_D1m8gO">&nbsp;V&iacute;a L&aacute;ctea</a></li>
<li>Craig Behun:&nbsp;teacher and owner of the CT Ice Cream Tour food truck</li>
</ul>

The scoop on Connecticut’s best ice cream

You check the local weather, but do you ever check space weather? Storms are always occurring in space and sometimes, we’re impacted by them here on Earth.

Today, we’re talking about geomagnetic storms — how they affect Earth, how we’re able to predict them, and how someday, we might even be able to prevent their effects.

Also, we discuss what causes the magic of the Aurora borealis, or the northern lights, and how you might better your chances of seeing them here in Connecticut.

GUESTS:
Dr. C Alex Young: Associate Director of Science Communication in the Heliophysics Science Division at NASA’s Goddard Space Flight Center
Dr. Brian Walsh: Associate Professor of Mechanical Engineering at Boston University

You check the local weather, but do you ever check&nbsp;space&nbsp;weather? Storms are always occurring in space and sometimes, we&rsquo;re impacted by them here on Earth.
Today, we&rsquo;re talking about geomagnetic storms &mdash; how they affect Earth, how we&rsquo;re able to predict them, and how someday, we might even be able to prevent their effects.
Also, we discuss what causes the magic of the Aurora borealis, or the northern lights, and how you might better your chances of seeing them here in Connecticut.
GUESTS:
<ul>
<li>Dr. C Alex Young:&nbsp;Associate Director of Science Communication in the Heliophysics Science Division at NASA&rsquo;s Goddard Space Flight Center</li>
<li>Dr. Brian Walsh:&nbsp;Associate Professor of Mechanical Engineering at Boston University</li>
</ul>

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