“I hereby resign as a member of The Board of Education.” With that declaration in writing to board Chairman John Weldon, filed and stamped Friday
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Category: Education
Death Of Democracy Or Pragmatic Reforms? School Board Amends Bylaws Challenged By Minority Vote
Streamline meandering meetings or silence the indomitable roar of Maria Pereira? Whatever the case the Board of Education Wednesday night voted to overhaul its bylaws
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Pereira Trashes Recognition Certificate From Senator Bradley
State Senator Dennis Bradley likely spent his last regular Board of Education meeting Monday night–he’s expected to officially resign later this week–presenting coffee, donuts and
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Bradley To Resign Board Of Education Seat
State Senator Dennis Bradley Monday night announced his resignation from his elected Board of Education seat that he won in 2015. The board has 30
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The Politics Of School Board Forums In An Election Year
Can anything become too political in Bridgeport, the city that rarely disappoints in its charges and counter charges? As noted here, the Board of Education yanked
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Petition Calls For School Board Member Chris Taylor’s Resignation Following “Body Shaming” Incident Against Pereira
An online petition started by education advocate JoAnn Kennedy is calling on Board of Education member Chris Taylor to resign following a January 28 confrontation with
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Bradley Announces Bill To Increase Minority Teacher Hires
News release from State Senator Dennis Bradley: Today, State Senator Dennis Bradley (D-Bridgeport) announced a bill that will increase minority teacher recruitment and hiring. Senate Bill 462
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“Stay In Our Lane”–School Board Chief Weldon Educates Taylor On Protocol
Board of Education Chairman John Weldon and member Chris Taylor couldn’t be two more contrasting personalities: Weldon thoughtful, genial, linguistic; Taylor large, expressive, pointed, a
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