Independent mayoral candidate Jeff Kohut writes that state control of city schools is an “infamous part of Bridgeport’s history.” From Kohut: The BOE Three must
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Is The Mayor A Benevolent Dictator?
Quote from Mayor Bill Finch regarding state takeover of schools: “I just do want to remind you that … many of my parents who either
Read moreFoster To State: Do The Right Thing For Schools
In her latest news release Democratic mayoral candidate Mary-Jane Foster urges the state to bring in a special master, as it has authorized for the
Read moreSo Many Questions For The Future Of City Schools
Acting State Education Commissioner George Coleman seems like an earnest man about reforming city schools. Fact is he’s scheduled to retire in a few months
Read moreGame On: Face Of Failure Or Face Of Reform?
One week from Tuesday Mayor Bill Finch is expected to receive the Democratic Town Committee endorsement for another four-year term. Over the next eight weeks
Read moreFoster: Finch’s Education Testimony Offensive To Residents
Democratic mayoral candidate Mary-Jane Foster is airing a radio spot on WICC in response to remarks Mayor Bill Finch made regarding state control of city
Read moreWho’s Lying About The Magnet School Deal? Was This An April Fool’s Joke?
The running soap opera As The Bridgeport And Trumbull Magnet Turns took a new twist last week when Mayor Bill Finch proclaimed the Parks Department building
Read moreParents, Seeking Court Action, Want To Erase State Control
CT Post reporter Linda Conner Lambeck’s doing an outstanding job covering the Board of Education takeover.
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