Education Leadership: New research links teacher retention to principal influence, with a UConn researcher studying turnover drivers in hard-to-fill STEM roles and historically underrepresented groups. Telehealth + Brain Science: Mindful Care is rolling out NeuroKaire’s blood-test-based antidepressant selection in routine clinic workflows, aiming to cut trial-and-error prescribing. Connecticut Solar Financing: SolSource expands its Propel prepaid solar-and-battery program into Connecticut, pairing installers with Enphase hardware and point-of-sale financing. Broadband Buildout: GoNetspeed plans a $3.5M, 100% fiber expansion to Old Bridge, targeting up to 6 Gbps for 2,500+ homes and businesses. Grid Reliability Policy: A policycast highlights advanced transmission technologies as a faster, cheaper complement to new power-line construction. CT Road Safety Tech: An I-Team report says some Connecticut speed-camera plans rely on decade-old data, prompting lawmakers to consider a pause on approvals. STEM Outreach: The Connecticut Sun’s Solar Sisters program is bringing STEM and sustainability into girls’ sports programming in Connecticut. Public Health Watch: CDC estimates COVID-19 infections are growing or likely growing in 37 states, including Connecticut. Space/Defense: Electric Boat in Groton won major Navy contract modifications for additional Columbia- and Virginia-class submarines.