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Connecticut schools report card reveals Black-Latino graduation gap
Two-thirds of black students, while half of Hispanics graduated from Wilbur Cross High School in four years. The new piece of information emerged as the state released grades for all Connecticut public schools.
Full articleStatement from StudentsFirst Connecticut State Director, Jeri Powell
"Our collective heart breaks over the senseless tragedy at Sandy Hook Elementary School today," said StudentsFirst Connecticut State Director Jeri Powell. "StudentsFirst mourns the innocent victims of the shooting and sends our condolences to their families and to the entire community of Newtown, Connecticut. Places of learning must serve as safe havens for every child across our country, and violence must not be tolerated in our schools."
Full articleSchools meet standards: Some are labeled as having ‘distinction’
The state's new school accountability scoring system, which replaces the "No Child Left Behind" standards, places some Ridgefield schools among the top in Connecticut.
Full articleBig grant will promote Hartford school, charter ties
Hartford public schools will receive a $5 million grant from the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation. The grant will strengthen the city's ties to charter schools. Hartford will be one of seven U.S. cities to receive a grant to promote the collaboration between charters and traditional public schools.
Full articleMcGee Wins 5th House District Revote—First-Time Office-Seeker Beats Longtime Political Insider
Newcomer Brandon McGee, who clawed his way to a tie vote after two recounts, won the Democratic nomination for the 5th General Assembly District in a revote Tuesday.
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Thoughts on Bridgeport Ballot Initiative
Everyone wants a better future for the next generation, whether they have children or not and arguable we can say education is the key factor. Read moreContact
