The Bridgeport education system has been the center of activity the past 18 months. We saw the Board of Education dissolve itself in favor of
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Post Editorial Laments Ballot Rejection
The Connecticut Post Editorial Board urged voters to support Mayor Bill Finch’s campaign to appoint members to the Board of Education. Most city voters did
Read moreThe Power Of Organized Opposition And A Large Voter Turnout Defeat Ballot Question
What did we learn from the defeat of the education ballot question? The traditional Democratic Party apparatus, even well financed, is vulnerable to defeat in
Read morePost Editorial Board Endorses Yes Vote
The Editorial Board of the Connecticut Post is supporting Mayor Bill Finch’s shout out to voters to empower him to appoint members to the Board
Read moreCharter Question Supporters Claim Opposition Is Trying To Hijack Vote
With the election just days away the charges and counter charges over the Nov. 6 charter question will intensify. From Parents for Progress: BRIDGEPORT PUBLIC
Read moreTen Schools Open Thursday
From Mayor Bill Finch: Mayor Bill Finch and Superintendent of Schools Paul G. Vallas today announced that 10 Bridgeport Public Schools, all of which have
Read moreFinch: Bridgeport Residents Deserve Better–Wednesday Storm Update
From Mayor Finch: With more than 40,000 customers in Bridgeport still without power following Hurricane Sandy, Mayor Bill Finch and the City of Bridgeport continue
Read moreHere Rhee Come! Kevin Johnson To Visit City For Education Forum–Students First Enters Ballot Question
Kevin Johnson, mayor of Sacramento, CA and husband of education reform advocate Michelle Rhee, will visit Bridgeport on Sunday as Mayor Bill Finch amps up
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