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Retired Teacher Barred from Speaking at Bridgeport School Board Meeting Sparks Debate
BRIDGEPORT — A recently retired public school teacher, who has been highly critical of district and school board leadership, was barred from speaking at a Tuesday meeting, sparking debate among membe... Haven’t subscribed yet? Click here to register. CT Examiner is just $20 a year. And if you...
Bridgeport Board of Education Chair Curtails Speakers and ‘Entire Discussions on Dire Matters’
Despite being from Branford, I was a teacher of English at Central High School for 25 years, retiring on February 1st. You may find this a curious statement and ask: why is the cond... Haven’t subscribed yet? Click here to register. CT Examiner is just $20 a year. And...
Schools Official Placed On Paid Leave
New Haven Public Schools (NHPS) Chief Operating Officer Thomas Lamb has been placed on paid administrative leave. NHPS spokesperson Justin Harmon confirmed that a “senior administrator” in the city’s school district was placed on paid leave as of Wednesday “pending the results of an inquiry conducted by a third-party investigator.”
Early learning educators participate in National Day Without Child Care
Early learning educators on Long Island took part May 13 in a rally for a Day Without Child Care, a movement centered around affordable child care and fair wages for teachers who work in child care. The demonstration took place near the Paper Planes Early Learning Center in Mount Sinai,...
Top GFA grads follow their dreams in math and science
WESTPORT — Commencement may be over Greens Farms Academy, but a promising future is just beginning for its top graduates. The Class of 2024 valedictorian Zoe Monschien of Norwalk and salutatorian Azra Ozgen of Weston enjoyed the past week attending numerous activities with classmates, including the prom, a senior trip to Block Island, an awards ceremony and, finally, graduation on Friday.
Panthers post another shutout, Masuk advances to semis
MONROE, CT — Another state tournament game and another shutout. The No. 1 seed Masuk High softball team followed up its first round bye and 15-0 win over No. 17 Wethersfield last Wednesday with a 7-0 win over visiting and No. 9 Mercy in the Class L quarterfinals on Saturday.
Trio of Bridgeport Players to Compete in Charleston at Sunday's Annual North-South Baseball Classic
A trio of Bridgeport High School players have been selected to play in Sunday’s North-South Baseball Classic at GoMart Ballpark in Charleston. BHS seniors Brody Pierce, Dylan Duvall, and Rowen Michaelis are all part of the team participating in the double header. The first game on June second begins at noon with a 30-minute break between contests.
Student Advisory Council members react to Yale’s president-elect, reflect on search process and path forward
The Yale Presidential Search Committee’s Student Advisory Council members shared generally positive sentiments about Maurie McInnis’ GRD ’90 GRD ’96 appointment and expressed hope that the president-elect will proactively communicate with students. The search for the University’s 24th president included the addition of SAC, the first...
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