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Bridgeport Parents Among Activist Calling on State Leaders to Focus on Education
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Bridgeport Parents Among Activist Calling on State Leaders to Focus on Education

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Bridgeport parents were among activists at the state capitol Wednesday morning who called on state leaders to prioritize education this legislative session. The press conference was organized by a coalition called For Every Child, the same group responsible for holding the rally on New Haven’s Green last month. Parents took to the podium donning bright… Continue reading Bridgeport Parents Among Activist Calling on State Leaders to Focus on Education

Bridgeport Board of Education Still Dodging FOIA Request
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Bridgeport Board of Education Still Dodging FOIA Request

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The Bridgeport Board of Education continues to violate the Connecticut Freedom of Information Act by dodging information requests filed by Bridgeport parents. Three parents, with the support of education advocacy group Families for Excellent Schools, filed FOI requests with the city on April 11 asking the board to disclose all communication relating to the moratorium… Continue reading Bridgeport Board of Education Still Dodging FOIA Request

Bridgeport Parents Forced To Leave School Grounds At BOE Meeting
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Bridgeport Parents Forced To Leave School Grounds At BOE Meeting

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Charter school parents gathered in front of Aquaculture School yesterday evening to hold a press conference on their concerns over the district’s possible decision to sue the state over the two new charter approved earlier this year. That is until they were asked to leave school premises. Why? Because they dare be in favor of… Continue reading Bridgeport Parents Forced To Leave School Grounds At BOE Meeting

Bridgeport Parents Rally Against Possible Lawsuit
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Bridgeport Parents Rally Against Possible Lawsuit

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Bridgeport parents are fighting back! With support from the advocacy group Families for Excellent Schools, parents will be holding a press conference prior to tonight’s Board of Education meeting, at 5pm in front of the Aquaculture School, 60 St. Stephen’s Road, Bridgeport. Parents will be discussing the board’s likely decision to seek legal action against… Continue reading Bridgeport Parents Rally Against Possible Lawsuit