From Linda Conner Lambeck, CT Post: Bridgeport is Sandra Kase’s second chance to work with Paul Vallas and this time she didn’t say no. The
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Paul Vallas: ‘Decades Of Experience In School Finance and Turnaround Success’–Challenged Blagojevich For Governor
A number of articles, many of them positive, pop up in an Internet search of Paul Vallas, the new Acting Superintendent of Schools. He has navigated thorny political
Read morePaul Vallas, Interim City Ed Chief
From Linda Conner Lambeck, CT Post: Paul G. Vallas, an education reformer who has led some of the nation’s most troubled school systems, including the
Read moreMayor Seeks Charter Revision Commission With Education Focus–Gaudett, Rooney Contracts Approved
Three weeks into a new four-year term, Mayor Bill Finch is forming a Charter Revision Commission designed to modernize an antiquated City Charter and examine
Read moreMalloy’s Education Reform
With the start of a new legislative session a few weeks away, Governor Malloy says education reform will be the focus. From the governor: (HARTFORD,
Read moreGrogins Tours Bassick With State Ed Chief
The state’s Education Cost Sharing formula is an exercise in frustration for many city officials. Why is it that Hartford and New Haven have historically
Read moreIf You’re Playing The Market, Ask These Kids
From the University of Bridgeport: UB business school students beat the market by double digits: grab 16th consecutive title at Connecticut Stock Market Game They
Read moreStories Of The Year: Dissolving The School Board–They Actually Listened!
As we approach the end of 2011, vaporizing the elected Board of Education for a state-appointed board in July is clearly among the top stories of
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