Seeking to reverse a school board decision ousting elected leaders of the Bridgeport Parent District Advisory Council, attorney Norm Pattis has filed a federal lawsuit
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Analyzing School-Funding Fairness, Bridgeport Scalped By State?
The Latino and Puerto Rican Affairs Commission is bringing attention to the state’s school funding formula that it says shortchanges needy districts while rewarding wealthy
Read moreCEA Poll: Voters Say No To Charter Schools At Expense Of Traditional School Districts, Want Transparency
Charter schools that run independently of traditional neighborhood schools take a hit in a poll commissioned by the Connecticut Education Association that represents education employees.
Read moreMalloy Announces Funds To Expand Preschool Slots
Bridgeport will receive $460,000 in state funds to expand preschool slots, according to an announcement today by Governor Dan Malloy. See the city’s application here.
Read moreSchool Board Says Sayonara To Parent Advisory Council
From Linda Conner Lambeck CT Post: “I guess its rule by coup round two in Bridgeport,” Pattis said, referencing the state take over of the
Read moreCEA: A Child Is More Than A Test Score
Citing a statewide poll, the Connecticut Education Association that represents public education employees, says Connecticut residents are “fed up with Connecticut burdening students with too
Read moreSchool Board Alters Parent Advisory Council Executive Board
UPDATE: Former Board of Education member Maria Pereira shares her take on Monday night’s school board meeting. Tonight Attorney Mooney from Shipman & Goodman was
Read moreState House Candidates Spar Over Conflicts, Taxes, Development
Testy, wonkish, comedic, grandiose: Thursday night’s 90-minute debate in the Burroughs Community Center filled by about 80 residents of Connecticut’s 129th State House District pretty
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