Is the state takeover of schools a bold historic reform initiative to set students on a new course or the desperate act of local incompetents
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Coviello: ‘The Three Stooges’ Of The BOE Takeover
From Democratic mayoral candidate Charlie Coviello: The pathetic lament by Mayor Bill Finch that he has no power over the Board of Education has been
Read moreOIB Poll: Ganim Leads And He’s Not In The Race–Will He Get In? What Does This Say About Voter Mood?
Former Mayor Joe Ganim’s not even officially in the race for his old job. He hasn’t served in office in more than eight years. He
Read moreOIB Poll: Mary-Jane Foster Gains Ground On Finch
Two months from a Democratic mayoral primary, challenger Mary-Jane Foster has pulled to within seven points of Mayor Bill Finch in the latest public opinion poll of
Read moreFoster To State Ed Chief: Better Way To Supervise Schools
From Democratic mayoral candidate Mary-Jane Foster Foster Calls on Education Commissioner for “New Approach” to Takeover Democratic candidate for mayor of Bridgeport Mary-Jane Foster hand
Read moreThe Politics Of Education–What About My Kid’s Future!
How will voters react to the Board of Education, with the support of Mayor Bill Finch, giving up home rule to the state? Will this stoke
Read moreFoster Names Education Advocate Campaign Manager
] Former State Rep. Jason Bartlett has been named campaign manager by Democratic mayoral candidate Mary-Jane Foster. From Foster: Bridgeport businesswoman and social action advocate Mary-Jane
Read moreGomes Against State Control
From Democratic mayoral candidate John Gomes: GOMES SPEAKS OUT AGAINST PROPOSAL TO HAVE STATE TAKE OVER BRIDGEPORT SCHOOLS Bridgeport Mayoral candidate John Gomes weighed in
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