Chris Powell, managing editor of the Journal Inquirer, weighs in on the Board of Education requiring courses in African American, Caribbean and Latino studies. The
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The Day Finch’s Dubious 2012 Ballot Question Was Defeated
In the 2012 general election for president a municipal ballot question appeared that broke records for money spent to influence a city vote: “Shall the
Read moreAfrican American, Latino Studies Mandated To Graduate
In city schools about half of the 21,000 students are Latino and 35 percent African American. As a result the Board of Education will require
Read moreSchool Board Candidate Forum Monday
A school board candidate forum will take place Monday 6 p.m. at Cathedral of Faith, 2319 Fairfield Avenue. From FaithActs for Education: 0
Read moreSchool Board Candidate Forum Nov. 5
School board forum Nov. 5, 4 to 6 p.m. at Islamic Community Center, State Street and Park Avenue. From the League of Women Voters: The
Read moreYour Election Day Ballot, Plus: A Library Question
Two weeks from the Nov. 7 general election. Here’s how the ballot lines up. 0
Read moreCrickets: Absentee Ballots For General Election
Ya gotta love city political operatives’ absentee ballot machinations. Apples to apples at this point during hotly contested September Democratic primaries for City Council more
Read moreHCC Awarded $1.3 Million To Expand Student Success Initiatives
From Housatonic Community College: Housatonic Community College (HCC) has received a Title III Strengthening Institutions (SIP) grant of $1.3 million grant to enhance student success
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