Joe Sokolovic serves as vice chair of the Bridgeport Board of Education and is writing is his private capacity When state lawmakers present potential bailouts,
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Category: Education
John Gomes: Prosecution Won’t Fix Bridgeport’s Voter Turnout — But Can Begin To Restore Trust
Poised for another run for mayor, coming close in 2023 in that crazy municipal election cycle that extended into 2024 requiring four elections for chief
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Commentary: Vote Blank For Governor – Connecticut Deserves A Leader Who Understands Education
From Board of Education Vice Chair Joe Sokolovic: Connecticut voters are facing Morton’s fork in deciding between two candidates for governor. When it comes
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Commentary: Support For Adding Eid al-Adha To Bridgeport Public Schools Calendar – School Board Approves Proposal
UPDATE: The Board of Education approved the measure Monday night. Commentary by Dr. Khaled Elleithy, President of the Bridgeport Islamic Community Center, regarding the importance
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Public Hearing Set For Thursday To Exempt School Bus Drivers From Street Parking Ban
Last Monday school bus drivers and education advocates jammed City Council chambers urging the legislative body to revisit an ordinance that restricts large commercial vehicles
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Education Union Condemns ICE Activity
From Jacqueline Colantonio, Vice President of Bridgeport Education Association The Bridgeport Education Association strongly condemns recent federal immigration enforcement activities targeting students and families at
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Joe-So: Speak In Favor Of Approving Eid al-Adha As School Day Off
From Board of Education Vice Chair Joe Sokolovic: Equity cannot wait—especially not with Donald Trump as President.As Muslim communities face increasing attacks amd isolatio,
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John Weldon: School Chief Search A Sham
John Weldon, who served as chairman of the Board of Education from 2017 to 2022, shares this commentary asserting the hiring process for a school
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