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Summer Youth Employment Program Could Be Without Funding If Legislature Doesn’t Get It Together On State Budget
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Summer Youth Employment Program Could Be Without Funding If Legislature Doesn’t Get It Together On State Budget

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The fiscal year ends on July 1st, but Connecticut’s state legislature still hasn’t passed a budget bill. This means school districts are stuck in limbo. It also means that, unless the legislature can get it together before Friday, thousands of youth services jobs through the state’s summer youth employment program will go unfunded — a job… Continue reading Summer Youth Employment Program Could Be Without Funding If Legislature Doesn’t Get It Together On State Budget

Do School Districts Have Time For A Cost Study? Gov. Malloy’s Not Buying it
Budgets · In the State

Do School Districts Have Time For A Cost Study? Gov. Malloy’s Not Buying it

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Last Monday, Bridgeport’s Parent Center quietly announced that they’ll be discontinuing all adult education programs due to budget cuts. The week before, Norwalk’s Board of Education voted on a budget that put music lessons, intramural sports and kindergarten paraprofessionals on the chopping block. Hartford’s school board voted for a budget earlier this month that cuts… Continue reading Do School Districts Have Time For A Cost Study? Gov. Malloy’s Not Buying it

Charter Parents Stage Silent Plea To Save Their Children’s Schools
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Charter Parents Stage Silent Plea To Save Their Children’s Schools

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On Tuesday afternoon, hidden throughout the Connecticut State Legislative Office Building stood parents and students waging a silent protest. “I want what was promised,” said Elizabeth Moore, a Stamford parent of three, who was one of nearly a dozen parents who stood for over two hours in silence, with black ribbon over their mouths, holding… Continue reading Charter Parents Stage Silent Plea To Save Their Children’s Schools

Bridgeport’s Dysfunctional Special Education Spending: The City and It’s Students Can’t Afford It
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Bridgeport’s Dysfunctional Special Education Spending: The City and It’s Students Can’t Afford It

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On Monday night, new Bridgeport Board of Education Chair attorney Dennis Bradley said that the BOE had “ some serious decisions to make” – a wakeup call for everyone at the meeting. As it turns out the district is in significant financial turmoil. According to the district’s most recent Financial Conditions Report published in December,… Continue reading Bridgeport’s Dysfunctional Special Education Spending: The City and It’s Students Can’t Afford It

More Foolhardiness In Bridgeport: Board Of Education Considering Ending Joint Facilities Management
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More Foolhardiness In Bridgeport: Board Of Education Considering Ending Joint Facilities Management

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Of course, in all of its infinite wisdom (I jest, of course), the Bridgeport Board of Education is considering discontinuing joint facilities and building operations management with the city. Tax savings and improved buildings be damned! I was just forwarded this letter submitted to the Board of Education by Jorge Garcia, the Director of Public… Continue reading More Foolhardiness In Bridgeport: Board Of Education Considering Ending Joint Facilities Management