Board of Education Chairman John Weldon writes in response to Ben Walker’s resignation that “he became upset by a change of the rules, threw a
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Category: Education
Ben Walker: Why I Resigned From The School Board
From former Board of Education member Ben Walker: I recently resigned from the Bridgeport Board of Education. My resignation was the result of the leadership
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No April Fools’ Joke, School Chief Aresta Johnson Leaving District–Why?
WHY? Political fatigue? CT Post education reporter Linda Conner Lambeck shares her take here. 0
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Preserving The Bassick Name And School
From Linda Conner Lambeck, CT Post: While the $115 million Bassick High School replacement project inches forward, members of the family the school is named
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UBlong? Not Here–After Acceptance, Closure Of UB Naturopathic Medicine Program Shatters Student’s Heart
She applied, she interviewed, she was accepted and then she celebrated. Instantly, however, Madi Guman’s joy turned to sadness and shock. After telling her she
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Ben Walker Resigns From School Board Creating Another Vacancy
Just when you thought no other controversy could educate the public about the machinations of the Board of Education, Ben Walker, elected in 2015, has
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Weldon Praises Spotlight On Student And Staff Achievement
From Board of Education Chair John Weldon: On Monday, March 25th, the Board of Education dedicated its regular meeting night to a session focused solely
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Pereira’s Aresta Development–School Board Member Calls For Education Chief’s Resignation–Weldon: “Completely Asinine”
For the better part of two years, Board of Education member Maria Pereira was high on school chief Aresta Johnson’s skill set, job performance and
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