Strap in for an extraordinary read from Republican Ethan Book, one of four write-in candidates for mayor. Regular OIB readers know this as Book-speak. For
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Category: Education
Judge Lopez To Sacred Heart: When You Give To The Needy, Do Not Sound It With Trumpets
Retired Superior Court Judge Carmen Lopez has a message for Sacred Heart University rooted in scripture: … when you give to the needy, do not
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SHU’s Dean Of Students Highlights Economic And Volunteer Impact On City
Sacred Heart University Dean of Students Larry Wielk in the commentary that follows emphasizes the economic, volunteer and social contributions students make in Bridgeport. During
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Lombard: Education Is An Oasis, Not A Panacea
Joseph Lombard, a member of the Board of Education seeking election on the Republican line November 5, declares in a commentary “I don’t believe that
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For Pereira And Friends, School Board Candidates Campaign ‘For The Students Of Bridgeport’
Unimpressed with the candidates for Board of Education, be it Democrat, Republican or Working Families Party, Maria Pereira, also a Democratic nominee for City Council
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Ganim Pledges Tax Cut, More Money For Education
Cutting taxes, safer streets, more money for education. Those are promises Mayor Joe Ganim made Tuesday night–if he receives another four-year term–four weeks from the
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Baraka: Working Families Party Brings Accountability To Government
Sauda Efia Baraka, an ex long-time member of the Board of Education, declares in a commentary that first appeared in the Connecticut Post that “Working
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Let’s Dance: Pereira Victorious At Polls And Court
Twice in two months outgoing Board of Education member Maria Pereira has beat misdemeanor charges leveled by the city Police Department. Pereira was victorious September 10
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