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Lamont meets with Bridgeport teachers amid state intervention in their school system
Tucker, and Mayor Joe Ganim listened as the participants, one who had been teaching for more than 40 years, talked about the issues they face every day: classrooms with nearly 30 kids, English language learners with no translator,
How Bridgeport school officials feel about state intervention amid $32M deficit
Bridgeport Acting Superintendent Royce Avery said the state Board of Education's intervention in the district "will ensure we stay aligned in our work."
State education leaders make plans to help Bridgeport Public Schools
State Education Commissioner Charlene Russell-Tucker met with Bridgeport teachers Friday to hear their biggest concerns. The meeting follows the state Board of Education’s announcement that it’s stepping in to help Bridgeport Public Schools improve student performance.
Bridgeport Public Schools preps for ICE raids
Bridgeport Public Schools immigration safety guidelines As at least one Fairfield County school district has issued immigration safety guidelines, the
In Unanimous Decision, State Board Of Ed Decides To Intervene In Bridgeport Schools
Connecticut's State Board of Education on Wednesday approved an intervention into the Bridgeport Public School district, which has been plagued by leadership issues and faces tens of millions of dollars in budget shortfalls.
Connecticut State Board of Education to intervene on behalf of Bridgeport Public Schools
The Bridgeport school district is facing a deficit of $38 million. The state announced its plans to assist the district with a focus on the well-being of students.
Connecticut's state BOE votes to partially take over Bridgeport’s public school district
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Bridgeport man sold 'distribution quantities' of fentanyl to undercover investigators, officials say
Darren Ebron, 32, of Bridgeport, was arrested on narcotics distribution charges after he sold fentanyl to undercover law ...
Case continued for Bridgeport DTC member accused of assaulting firefighter after crash
Bridgeport Democratic Town Committee member Tony Barr is accused of assaulting a firefighter after a one-car crash on Chopsey ...
Biden grants clemency to man convicted in 1999 killing of mother, son in Bridgeport
A man convicted in the killing of an 8-year-old boy and his mother in Bridgeport in 1999 has been granted clemency by now ...
"SoxFest Live" will be in full swing in Bridgeport after 4-year-hiatus
Doors for the fest open Friday and Saturday from 5 to 9 p.m., with early admission for the MVP experience starting at 4 p.m.
Bridgeport teachers urge Lamont to boost funding amid budget crisis: 'There's no consistency'
Bridgeport teachers warned Gov. Ned Lamont Friday that budget cuts will undermine their ability to educate students and urged ...
Bridgeport mural brings Mexico City influence to Southwest Side
Working with students at Yollocalli Arts Reach, artist Cecilia Beaven features concepts of contemporary mythology with ...
Bridgeport man arrested in Shelton stolen vehicle case
Shelton police arrested a Bridgeport man in connection with a stolen vehicle investigation. Dionte Thompson, 31, was taken ...
Bridgeport Public Schools details plan to protect students during potential ICE raids
Bridgeport Public Schools announced Tuesday its guidelines to protect students if Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) ...
Connecticut GOP lawmakers blast possible release of Bridgeport killer cannibal
Republican Connecticut senators on Friday blasted the potential release of a man who killed and ate part of his victim and ...