The education issue is not going away. When the state’s largest city proclaims we’re not competent to educate our kids–let the state do it–such a
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UB Receives NASA Grant
From the University of Bridgeport: UB one of four universities awarded a NASA X-Hab Innovation grant: Sen. Lieberman (I-CT) hails University’s latest partnership with NASA
Read moreEducation Rally On Tuesday–Carmen Lopez: Reject ‘Banana Republic’
Education activists have planned a 6 p.m. rally for Tuesday at City Hall, 45 Lyon Terrace. Mayoral candidates who have been invited are urging supporters
Read moreKohut: BOE Takeover A Nefarious Plan
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
Read moreIs 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
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