Connecticut

• New HavenEducationOct 2

  Community Members Defend Superintendent at Board of Education Meeting

  At a recent Board of Education meeting, community members Nitza Diaz and Jose Crespo spoke up to defend Superintendent Madeline Negrón. They argued that the community should give her room to do her job while addressing school building concerns. Both noted progress in areas like absenteeism rates under her leadership.

• New HavenEducationOct 2

  Alder Questions City Inspectors on School Building Conditions

  An Alder questioned city department heads about why school building conditions are not inspected as rigorously as residential properties. The discussion revealed regulatory gaps concerning mold, heat, and infestations in New Haven Public Schools buildings.

• HartfordEducationOct 1

  Hartford School Board Considers Closing Elementary School to Cut $5M

  School board members moved forward plans that could lead to closing one of Hartford's three elementary schools. The board reviewed five models to cut the district budget by almost $5 million and asked administrators to look closer at two options.

• New HavenEducationSep 30

  New Haven Leaders Clash Over Funding for After-School Program

  A recently started New Haven after-school program faces funding uncertainty due to disagreements among city leaders regarding payment methods. Mayor Justin Elicker proposed using nearly $1 million from the general fund, but the Board of Alders disagreed with that funding approach. Both sides acknowledge the need for such programs for local families and children.

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