Entries from May 16th, 2012
“Together we are making Bridgeport the cleanest, greenest, safest most affordable city, with schools and neighborhoods that improve each year” … Mayor Bill Finch For nearly four years Mayor Bill Finch has trumpeted the declaration above his battle cry. “Schools … that improve each year.” Really? Then one day we all woke up to learn that city schools were [...]
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The Bridgeport Theater Company is launching a new season in partnership with the Downtown Cabaret. Check it out: BRIDGEPORT THEATRE COMPANY PRESENTS “HOORAY FOR HOLLYWOOD” After a successful first season, Bridgeport Theatre Company is ready to enter their second season! BTC kicks off their “It Takes 2: 2011/12 Season” with this year’s annual benefit concert [...]
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Will The State Really Improve City Schools?–The Trouble With Dreamy Slogans
July 30th, 2011 · 76 Comments · Analysis and Comment, City Politics, Education
“Together we are making Bridgeport the cleanest, greenest, safest most affordable city, with schools and neighborhoods that improve each year” … Mayor Bill Finch For nearly four years Mayor Bill Finch has trumpeted the declaration above his battle cry. “Schools … that improve each year.” Really? Then one day we all woke up to learn that city schools were [...]
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Tags: Bill Finch·CT Post