As the power outages from Tropical Storm Isaias piled up in every single community in Connecticut on Aug. 4, the finger pointing began.
Read MoreWe 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.
Read MoreAs 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.
Read MoreWith 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.
Read More(HARTFORD, CT) – Governor Ned Lamont announced details for his plans to move Connecticut into Phase 3 of the state’s reopening amid the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic.
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