In a commentary that first appeared in the June 26 edition of the CT Post, retired Superior Court Judge Carmen Lopez takes aim at the
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State-Appointed School Board, Following Final Meeting, Makes Its Case For Progress
On Tuesday nine candidates for Board of Education will be on the ballot for a special election ordered by the Connecticut Supreme Court after it
Read moreBusiness Community Urges Membership To Support Dem Candidates For BOE
Hey, does anyone know there’s a special election to fill four Board of Education seats on September 4? Leadership at the Bridgeport Regional Business Council
Read morePelto Raises Questions About Vallas’ Consulting
Government watchdog Jonathan Pelto who hosts www.jonathanpelto.com shares his latest update about Bridgeport schools. With the first day of school only weeks away; new administrators
Read moreState Education Chief On Forgivable School Loan: ‘How Do We Ensure The Conditions Are Reasonable?’
A story by Linda Conner Lambeck of the CT Post covers state officials’ perspective on providing safeguards for the $3.5 million forgivable loan to the
Read moreAppointed School Board Members Tout Fresh Start, New Education Vision
Redirecting resources, reversing the dropout rate, preparing students for college, increased administrative access and accountability and a prenatal education strategy are among the components members
Read moreSchool Board Approves Budget–Mayor To Unveil City Budget Next Week
Unlike last year when the elected Board of Education threw in the towel in anticipation of a state takeover of schools, the current appointed school
Read moreFinch: City Will Increase Investment In School Reform
Emphasizing school improvement and job creation Mayor Bill Finch issued his annual address to the Bridgeport business community Wednesday afternoon reasserting the need for mayoral
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