Fairfield County Business Journal + Focus Section : Education

Solid report card after state tests
By ALEXANDER SOULE

Stamford elementary schools chalked up across-the-board improvements by third-graders on last March’s Connecticut Mastery Test the first year pupils take the test and so a closely watched measure of school performance.

Lazy, hazy and crazy no more: Summer interns learn the ropes
By MELISSA PESCE
Westfair summer intern

For many college students, summer presents an opportunity to get some rest and relaxation, which can be scarce during the school year given academic rigors, part-time jobs and social entanglements. But many ambitious students use their vacation time to further career goals. The coveted summer internship is all the rage among college students who want to gain job experience, make connections and show the world what they’ve got. While friends toil at the shake shack or on the lifeguard stand, they don grown-up clothes and join the rat race.

Yale biz school offers free help
By ALEXANDER SOULE

Yale University is inviting businesses and nonprofit organizations to apply for free short-term consulting from MBA students at the Yale School of Management.

Alumnus brings real-life lessons back to class
By BOB CHUVALA

Angelo Velez just can’t seem to stay away from Henry Abbott Technical High School. He graduated from the Danbury school some 25 years ago, then returned in 1993 as an instructor in the computer-aided design (CAD) and drafting department, which he heads.