City school parent Wanda Simmons’ daughter will attend the new Capital Prep Harbor School, founded by educator Steve Perry, recently funded with the backing of
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Pereira Recalls State Takeover Of Schools Overturned By Supreme Court
Maria Pereira was an elected member of the Board of Education four years ago when a majority of the body voted to throw in the
Read morePereira, Bradley, Walker Announce School Board Run At Ganim Event
Former school board member Maria Pereira, attorney Dennis Bradley and Greenwich music teacher Ben Walker announced Friday night at a fundraiser for Joe Ganim they
Read moreThe Battle Of Protests: Charter School Advocates Versus Opponents
Charter school advocates rallying on Thursday to oppose a legislative proposal inside a city school had competition outside from education activists who support a two-year
Read moreLegislators Hear From Charter School Opponents
Several Bridgeport residents including former school board member Maria Pereira testified in support of a Connecticut General Assembly bill to place a two-year moratorium on
Read morePAC Attack: Pattis Files Lawsuit To Overturn School Board Vote
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
Read morePrecinct Results State Senate
The following is a breakdown of unofficial results by precinct for Tuesday’s State Senate special election. Connecticut’s 23rd Senate District covers two-thirds of Bridgeport and
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
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