Izabela Bonzanini

Charter Schools Are Not A “Magic Bullet” to Improve Danbury Schools

Izabela Bonzanini News 13 Oct, 2020

With the safe reopening of schools on everyone’s mind, it is critical that we, as a community, examine Danbury’s public education in its entirety. Our schools have suffered from chronic underfunding by city leaders. Despite higher state funding per student than peer districts such as Norwalk or Stamford, Danbury spends one third less per pupil from municipal funds.

Danbury Prospect Charter Would Improve Education Choices

Izabela Bonzanini News 13 Oct, 2020

As a former student of the Danbury Public School system and current community advocate and organizer, I am very concerned about the future of our schools. We have issues with overcrowding and racially unjust disciplinary practices. Right now, as school districts throughout the country face cuts, we must be open to any solution that will improve our schools. State Sen. Julie Kushner’s obstinate opposition to Danbury Prospect Charter School will only hurt our community.

DPS Reopening to a Hybrid In-Person Learning Model

Izabela Bonzanini News 08 Oct, 2020

We will be reopening the schools with a hybrid, in-person learning model, beginning on Monday, October 26, for all grades K-12. Preschool is anticipated to return the following week and more information will be forthcoming.

CT Keeps Losing Power When Storms Strike. But That Doesn’t Have to Happen.

Izabela Bonzanini News 30 Sep, 2020

As the power outages from Tropical Storm Isaias piled up in every single community in Connecticut on Aug. 4, the finger pointing began.

The Coin Shortage: Fact or Fiction?

Izabela Bonzanini Get Smart 23 Sep, 2020

Some people have strong feelings about the penny. And others think it should just go the way of the silver half dollar – a seldom seen sentimental coin that is largely passed on from a grandparent to a grandchild to evoke the “good old days.” The penny, as annoying as it is, has been an important coin in a world where prices often end in .99, and more important when most people paid in cash. However, a penny, because of inflation, costs two cents to make, which makes its demise more likely than the silver half dollar.

Playdates: Can Kids Safely Meet Up?

Izabela Bonzanini Kids & Family 21 Sep, 2020

rior to our community-wide March 2020 shutdown, parents and caregivers had busy calendars. Organized sports, school clubs, music lessons, library groups, daycare, before care, after care, summer camp, family holidays and birthday parties made up the bulk of our daily lives. Then, the pandemic forced families to shelter in place.