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New Laws Taking Effect in Connecticut This Month

Izabela Bonzanini News 15 Oct, 2020

New laws taking effect in Connecticut on Oct. 1 include parts of Connecticut's police reform bill. Another one affects a very popular sector of the beauty industry, in which Connecticut will also join 49 other states in requiring licensing for the profession.

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.

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.