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Bridgeport BOE Illustrates What They Mean By “Democracy At Work:” A Group of BOE Members Aim To Dissolve DPAC Leadership Board
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Bridgeport BOE Illustrates What They Mean By “Democracy At Work:” A Group of BOE Members Aim To Dissolve DPAC Leadership Board

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On Monday, during a three and a half hour “community meeting,” Bridgeport Board of Education members proposed a plan to dissolve the current District Parent Advisory Council’s executive board  — invalidating thousands of parent’s votes. The District Parent Advisory Council, or DPAC for short, is a districtwide parent-led organization that has existed in Bridgeport for… Continue reading Bridgeport BOE Illustrates What They Mean By “Democracy At Work:” A Group of BOE Members Aim To Dissolve DPAC Leadership Board

Baraka Tries to Use Title I Law in Defense of PAC Bigotry and Fails
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Baraka Tries to Use Title I Law in Defense of PAC Bigotry and Fails

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Last week, the Bridgeport Board of Education finally agreed to investigate the District Parent Advisory Council (PAC). Well, sort of… Despite mounting parent complaints of harassment and discrimination, the BOE only agreed to have their lawyers look into whether or not they could investigate the District PAC, which recently began kicking parents out for their… Continue reading Baraka Tries to Use Title I Law in Defense of PAC Bigotry and Fails

Bridgeport BOE Chair Allows Interruption of Meeting by Political Ally; Drama Over Forum Flyer Ensues
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Bridgeport BOE Chair Allows Interruption of Meeting by Political Ally; Drama Over Forum Flyer Ensues

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As anyone who attends Bridgeport Board of Education meetings can attest, under Chairwoman Sauda Baraka, rules only apply to some. Tuesday night, Baraka’s political ally, former board member Maria Pereira, was allowed to interrupt current board member Hernan Illingworth not once but twice without any repercussions. In fact, Baraka defended Pereira’s actions: Here is Pereira… Continue reading Bridgeport BOE Chair Allows Interruption of Meeting by Political Ally; Drama Over Forum Flyer Ensues

Bridgeport’s Board to Discuss Parent Issues at Batalla
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Bridgeport’s Board to Discuss Parent Issues at Batalla

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The concerns of Cesar Batalla parents, who have waited over three months for the board to discuss some of the shenanigans pulled by the Working Families Party align-District Parent Advisory Council, will finally be heard. The school board’s Community Engagement Committee will meet today, Thursday, April 10th at 5pm, in City Hall Room 305, 45… Continue reading Bridgeport’s Board to Discuss Parent Issues at Batalla

CT Post Letter to the Editor: Bridgeport Parent Praises Success of Commissioner’s Network
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CT Post Letter to the Editor: Bridgeport Parent Praises Success of Commissioner’s Network

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Performance data is certainly important, but it’s only one piece of the puzzle when it comes to turning around a failing school. The “climate” of a school, or whether or not a child feels safe in their learning environment, can have profound effects on students and academic performance. I wanted to share with my readers… Continue reading CT Post Letter to the Editor: Bridgeport Parent Praises Success of Commissioner’s Network

Ex-judge Who Sued Bridgeport’s School District Now Serving as ‘Counsel’ for Union-controlled Parent Group
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Ex-judge Who Sued Bridgeport’s School District Now Serving as ‘Counsel’ for Union-controlled Parent Group

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You remember Carmen Lopez. Last year, the ex-judge filed what was ultimately determined to be a spurious lawsuit alleging that the Bridgeport Board of Education was wrong to extend Paul Vallas’ contract, the State Board of Education and education commissioner were wrong to allow that extension and that a UConn professor had somehow lied. Lopez’s… Continue reading Ex-judge Who Sued Bridgeport’s School District Now Serving as ‘Counsel’ for Union-controlled Parent Group

Third “State of the Schools” Meeting Will Also Feature Bully Prevention Presentation
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Third “State of the Schools” Meeting Will Also Feature Bully Prevention Presentation

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About two weeks ago, Superintendents Paul Vallas began a new series of “State of the Schools” community meetings–much like the ones held shortly after he came to the district. So far, Vallas has been to both Jettie S. Tisdale and Black Rock Schools. The third community meeting will be held at Luis Muñoz Marín School… Continue reading Third “State of the Schools” Meeting Will Also Feature Bully Prevention Presentation