As the state swims in multi-billion dollar surpluses, Board of Education members and school advocates Tuesday night gathered at Housatonic Community College to urge the
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Category: Education
Schools Launch Special Education Task Force To Strengthen Student Support
News release from school district: Recognizing the pressing challenges within the Special Education (SPED) department, Bridgeport Public Schools has taken proactive steps by launching a
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New School Chief Recommends More Than 80 Job Cuts To Help Close Deficit
Talk about being thrown into the fire without a hose. Facing a $39 million hole, Acting Superintendent of Schools Royce Avery has proposed, so far,
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Watch: School Board Approves Levy-David Separation Agreement
Education officials made embattled Superintendent of Schools Carmela Levy-David an offer a few weeks ago: resign and we’ll pay you to the end of
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Jennifer Perez Appointed School Board Chair
In an annual meeting Monday night chaired by Mayor Joe Ganim, Jennifer Perez, a social worker and ex school teacher, was named chair of the
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New School Leader Avery And Predecessor A Study In Contrast
Dr. Royce Avery is the new super in charge of city schools and for the benefit of the district let’s hope he brings long-term stability
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School Board Votes To Offer Ed Chief Settlement To Resign, Taps Acting Leader
The Board of Education Tuesday night voted to appoint Royce Avery acting superintendent of schools with Carmela Levy-David on leave while also voting to offer her a
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The Levee’s About To Break – School Chief Carmela Levy-David’s Stormy Days Numbered, Takes Leave From Job
Superintendent of Schools Carmela Levy-David’s first year in the Park City has hardly been a picnic in the park. City Hall and education insiders say
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