Former State Rep. Jonathan Pelto, an engaging political analyst, is like a one-man riot squad when it comes to Superintendent of Schools Paul Vallas, the turn-around
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The University School Faces Closure
The University School, an oasis for troubled public high school students, is in danger of closing, according to long-time owner Nick Macol. From Linda Conner
Read moreParent Engagement With Schools A Must For Education Improvement
A coalition of city parents have come together in an effort to build family and school relationships. Check out www.bptparentengagement.com. They write about engaging the
Read moreReport: Vallas Consulting Company Seeking $1 Million Contract In Illinois
Crain’s Chicago Business reports that a consulting firm headed by Superintendent of Schools Paul Vallas is in position for a major Illinois school board contract.
Read moreCouncil Votes On The Budget–The Meaning Of Declaring Victory
The full Bridgeport City Council Monday night, following the lead of its budget committee, cut back Mayor Bill Finch’s budget proposal in what the mayor
Read moreLocal Republicans Amp Up Tax Protest–Chairman Slater: New Wake-up Call
What, life in the city’s GOP? The Republican Town Committee has launched a new website www.stopthetaxincreases.com that urges readers to contact their City Council representative
Read moreVallas At Budget Hearing Urges $7 Million More For Schools–Others Demand Cuts
Facing a relatively tame audience of education advocates seeking more school aid and taxpayers exhorting budget cuts, the City Council’s Budget and Appropriations Committee Thursday night
Read moreThe Public Hearing On Finch’s Spending Plan–A Chance For Budget Cops And Ed Advocates To Step Up
Tonight is the night all the budget police have been waiting for: the public hearing on Mayor Bill Finch’s spending plan before the City Council’s
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