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
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School Board, By 5-4 Vote, Approves Three-Year Deal For Vallas–Finch: ‘Right For The Children’
The Bridgeport Board of Education Monday night approved a new three-year contract for Superintendent of Schools Paul Vallas in a vote that continued a 5-4
Read moreParents Rally At City Hall–Urge Yes Vote On Charter Question
Calling themselves “Parents 4 Progress, a coalition of city parents today conducted a rally in front of City Hall encouraging city voters to support a
Read moreThe Battle For Control Of Schools
On Nov. 6, city voters will decide if they want to allow Mayor Bill Finch to appoint school board members or continue the current process
Read moreBagley, Pouchet, Marching To Working Families Party Drum, Bag BOE Candidates Forum–Claim ‘Plantation Mentality’–Excel Bridgeport Responds
Strange as it may seem, a special election for four open Board of Education seats will take place September 4. Good grief, will the turnout
Read moreExcel Bridgeport Responds To Lopez: Action For The Betterment Of Schools
Maria Zambrano, executive director of Excel Bridgeport, responds to assertions by retired Superior Court Judge Carmen Lopez: Excel is a organization committed to improving the
Read moreBattle Lines Over The Board Of Education: Elected Or Appointed?
City electors will be loaded with voting opportunities in the coming months: primaries for several state and federal legislative seats on Aug. 14, a special
Read moreIs Excel Bridgeport The Agent For Educational Change?
As Mayor Bill Finch pitches his new proposed budget and gears up his public outreach campaign to convince city voters they should grant him the power
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