Housatonic Community College has come a long way from its humble beginning 50 years ago. Current enrollment is roughly 6,000 making it among the highest
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Petition Drive To Keep Harding High School Name
A new school to replace antiquated Harding High is expected to be open for the next school year off Boston Avenue just blocks from the
Read moreParent: What Would You Do If Your Child Lacked Access To A Good School?
Claudia Phillips, a supporter of charter schools, made her pitch to state legislators recently about funding inequities. In this commentary she declares, “For those who
Read moreAs Construction Progresses, Debate Centers On Harding Name
With construction of a new facility to replace Harding High progressing for the next school year, the naming of the school has reemerged. Keep the
Read moreSchool Board Wants Surplus
On Monday Mayor Joe Ganim announced a surplus of roughly $4.6 million for the fiscal year that ended June 30, 2017. A few hours later
Read moreLet’s Make Friends, The Top 100 Wage Earners For 2017
It’s a rite of passage on OIB serenading the list of top 100 municipal wage earners. In 2017 the narrative is essentially the same as
Read moreSupremes Side With State In School Funding Case
From Linda Conner Lambeck, CT Post: The state Supreme Court on Wednesday reversed a lower court ruling that the state’s distribution of state education aid
Read moreFinch Discovers New Role As Museum Leader
Former Mayor Bill Finch has started his new position as executive director of the Discovery Museum where he will blend his technical skills and fundraising
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