Board of Education member Howard Gardner takes the wood to Bill Finch about the mayor’s commitment to city schools. In a commentary also published by
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Excel Bridgeport Leader To Step Down
Maria Zambrano, executive director of the education advocacy group Excel Bridgeport that supported initiatives advanced by former school chief Paul Vallas, has announced she will
Read moreJudge Expels School Chief From Job, But Vallas Still In Charge, For Now–Finch: I Want To Keep Vallas Here Fighting For Our Kids
Superior Court Judge Barbara Bellis Wednesday afternoon ordered Paul Vallas off the job as superintendent of schools while her decision removing him for lack of
Read moreFord Dealership Leverages Threat Of Newton’s Council Run In Support Of Baker’s School Board Candidacy
Starting July 16, endorsements by major political parties for municipal office can take place. The reality is, for Democrats at least, those party preferences will
Read moreDueling Paul Vallas Petitions
One petition wants Superintendent of Schools Paul Vallas to stay, the other wants him sayonara. Ultimately, his welcome in Bridgeport will likely be decided by the Connecticut
Read moreExcel Bridgeport: Ruling On Vallas Bad For Kids
Statement from Maria Zambrano, executive director of Excel Bridgeport: Today, Connecticut Superior Court Judge Barbara Bellis ruled that Superintendent Paul Vallas did not have the
Read moreParent Leaders To Protest Charter School Proposal
Parents affiliated with the Parent Advisory Council have planned a rally today at 5:30 p.m. at the Aquaculture School, 60 Stephens Road, to protest the
Read moreJanet Gomes Wins PAC Election, Working Families Party Accuses Excel Bridgeport Of Smear Campaign
Janet Gomes, wife of 2011 mayoral candidate John Gomes, won the Parent Advisory Election on Wednesday. Update from CT Post reporter Linda Conner Lambeck: Janet
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