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If Charter Schools Are “Discriminating” Against English Language Learners, Then So Are Magnet Schools
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If Charter Schools Are “Discriminating” Against English Language Learners, Then So Are Magnet Schools

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Can we please have a real discussion on charter school demographics? I say this because the misrepresentation of facts on the subject has gotten seriously out of hand. Last week, former state legislator-turned-blogger Jonathan Pelto attacked Bridgeport charter schools, claiming that they refuse to educate their fair share English Language Learners and other students that require additional services (He… Continue reading If Charter Schools Are “Discriminating” Against English Language Learners, Then So Are Magnet Schools

Politics At Its Worst: Opposing Free SAT Tests For Connecticut
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Politics At Its Worst: Opposing Free SAT Tests For Connecticut

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In a blazing act of political cynicism, Jon Pelto has come out in opposition of free SAT testing for Connecticut’s students and eliminating the SBAC test for high school juniors. Why would anyone oppose this? Well, in Jon’s case, it’s probably because the Malloy administration was behind it. Pelto recently called the state’s decision to… Continue reading Politics At Its Worst: Opposing Free SAT Tests For Connecticut

Outside Money In Campaigns? My That’s A Mighty Fine Glass House You Have There Mr. Pelto
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Outside Money In Campaigns? My That’s A Mighty Fine Glass House You Have There Mr. Pelto

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It seems Jon Pelto’s hypocrisy has reached new heights. Since January, Pelto has been targeting Hartford Mayoral candidate Luke Bronin, writing blog post after blog post throwing just about every stone he can grab, even writing about Bronin’s race and background. As if it wasn’t ironic enough that Pelto, a white political consultant-turned hack blogger… Continue reading Outside Money In Campaigns? My That’s A Mighty Fine Glass House You Have There Mr. Pelto

Jon Pelto’s Blatant Attempt to Distract From District Misuse Of Alliance Grant Funds
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Jon Pelto’s Blatant Attempt to Distract From District Misuse Of Alliance Grant Funds

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Here we go again, indeed. Once again, failed gubernatorial candidate and union mouthpiece Jonathan Pelto has come to a conclusion that’s so outlandishly illogical that I’m compelled to respond. It’s been awhile, but this one’s a doozy. In a recent tirade, Pelto blasted the state Department of Education for having the gall to propose a… Continue reading Jon Pelto’s Blatant Attempt to Distract From District Misuse Of Alliance Grant Funds

CEA Leadership Calls Pelto Out On Tenure Fib
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CEA Leadership Calls Pelto Out On Tenure Fib

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Wow. Now even the teachers’ union is calling Jon Pelto out for making stuff up. If you haven’t already heard, after days of anticipation, Connecticut’s largest teacher’s union, the Connecticut Education Association (CEA), announced their endorsement of Gov. Dannel P. Malloy on Monday morning. As soon as the news of the endorsement broke, Pelto came… Continue reading CEA Leadership Calls Pelto Out On Tenure Fib

It’s Official, Pelto’s Out of the Race
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It’s Official, Pelto’s Out of the Race

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Political consultant turned third-party gubernatorial hopeful Jon Pelto is officially out of the race, collecting only about half the necessary signatures to make it on the ballot. The final count was confirmed by Secretary of State Denise W. Merrill, who sent out a press release Friday. According to the Secretary of State, Pelto collected a… Continue reading It’s Official, Pelto’s Out of the Race

Pelto Polls at 3 Percent
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Pelto Polls at 3 Percent

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Jon Pelto deserves some congratulations. According to poll results released last week, 3 percent of Connecticut voters might actually vote for Pelto to become Connecticut’s next governor. Isn’t that just super? I mean, 3 percent! That a self-serving, political hitman-for-hire, a “candidate” whose morals are so obviously for sale to the highest bidder would get… Continue reading Pelto Polls at 3 Percent

Lack of Support Puts Credibility of Pelto Campaign into Question
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Lack of Support Puts Credibility of Pelto Campaign into Question

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Back in May, media darling and third-party gubernatorial candidate Jon Pelto told the Hartford Courant that he wasn’t a spoiler, pledging not throw his hat in the race unless he could raise enough money to run a “credible campaign.” What exactly does that mean? What is the actual cost of a credible campaign? After spending… Continue reading Lack of Support Puts Credibility of Pelto Campaign into Question

Why is Jon Pelto Running For Governor?
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Why is Jon Pelto Running For Governor?

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Why is Jon Pelto running governor? It’s a simple question. Yet, for some reason Pelto can’t seem to keep his answer straight. Back in early May, Pelto’s repeated mantra was that he was “not a spoiler,” pledging not to run a full-fledge campaign unless he was a “credible candidate.” Here’s what he told the Hartford… Continue reading Why is Jon Pelto Running For Governor?