It’s no picnic in the park running Bridgeport’s public school system while juggling nine egos on the Board of Education so on one level a
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Category: Education
Downtown’s ‘Diamond’–Housatonic Community College Celebrates Expansion
When Lowell Weicker was governor Bridgeport was a priority. Housatonic Community College had for decades languished on the East Side. About 25 years ago under Weicker’s leadership
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Patriot Bank Provides Free Tuition To Housatonic Students
From Patriot Bank: While many young people desire to attend college, it remains out of reach for some. That’s why Patriot Bank, N.A., is working
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FaithActs Launches Voter Guide
News release from FaithActs for Education: Today, FaithActs for Education, a Bridgeport-based nonprofit organization, launched their “2018 Voter Guide,” which features responses to a questionnaire that
Read moreHarding’s Sheena Graham Shines As Connecticut’s Teacher Of Year
Resilient, resourceful, creative, Harding High School’s Sheena Graham on Tuesday was named Connecticut’s 2019 Teacher of the Year. News release from Governor Dan Malloy: Governor
Read moreFederal Judge Dismisses Charter School Advocate Lawsuit
Board of Education member Jessica Martinez as the lead plaintiff has lost a federal lawsuit seeking a constitutional right to attend a charter school in
Read moreState Senate Candidate Deecken: Education Is An Economic Driver
Rich Deecken, a Bassick High School history teacher running for State Senate in the 22nd District against incumbent Marilyn Moore, issued the following statement regarding
Read moreA Charter School Trolls For Students To Fill Seats
Bridgeport leads the state in charter schools that operate independently of traditional education districts. The debate rages between charter school supporters who embrace more choices
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