Keeping Promise Trumps Ratting Out
by | Jun 24, 2014 1:09 pm | Comments (0)
Walsh, Maleek Wray & Joshua Silba at one final deep-think.
You don’t rat out your bank-robber accomplice — even if you obtain a prize by doing so.
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Embattled Charter Partner Resigns
by | Jun 24, 2014 8:33 am | Comments (9)
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Morrison.
Michael Sharpe, the man Rev. Eldren Morrison chose to help open a charter school in New Haven, has left his position in a cloud of deceit. Morrison said he’s sticking with that man’s model of schooling.
The Road From Graduation To College: Paved With Financial Choices
by | Jun 24, 2014 8:26 am | Comments (2)
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First-generation high school graduate Melesio Rodriguez turned his tassel Monday night as he set off for a new challenge at Southern Connecticut State University — avoiding crippling debt in the process.
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Pastor Stands By Charter School Manager
by | Jun 20, 2014 10:20 am | Comments (23)
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Rev. Eldren Morrison, who’s about to open a new charter school in New Haven, came out Friday in support of the embattled charter management organization he has hired to help him.
From Public Housing To Legal Career Tracks
by | Jun 18, 2014 11:53 am | Comments (2)
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Shirley-Ann Feliciano who ranked in the top 5 in her senior class at Metropolitan Business Academy, received recognition and a Kindle Tuesday along with 20 other high-school graduates who grew up in public housing.
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G-Rod’s “Dream Team” Ups Its Game
by | Jun 18, 2014 8:22 am | Comments (4)
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New Haven enlisted Rodriguez to help 7 other teachers improve.
Before joining the “Dream Team,” rookie teacher Mark Cofrancesco would sometimes catch students “zoning out” after he launched into 40-minute lectures. Now he’s got a new game plan.
He-Who-Must-Not-Be-Named Gets A Mention
by | Jun 17, 2014 4:58 pm | Comments (19)
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Weingarten with Peletier at Tuesday’s convention.
The head of a national teachers union praised a “dear friend” and third-party candidate who was barred from addressing a labor convention — then made a case for why delegates should instead support a governor who has angered teachers.
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Lord Voldemort (left). Pelto (right).
Worthington Hooker Unveils Schoolyard Habitat
by | Jun 17, 2014 7:41 am | Comments (0)
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After spending hours putting plants in the ground for their school’s new “habitat,” Worthington Hooker students got a chance Monday to plant rocks.
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12 Teens Graduate From Safety Academy
by | Jun 11, 2014 12:03 pm | Comments (2)
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If a wildfire breaks out, Keveon Galan knows what to do.
Adult Ed Principal Tapped To Join School Board
by | Jun 10, 2014 2:09 pm | Comments (3)
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Alicia Caraballo plans to attend her retirement party Wednesday — then return in a few weeks to the school board in a new capacity.
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Mauro-Sheridan Gets New Principal
by | Jun 10, 2014 9:16 am | Comments (2)
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A “high energy” assistant principal in Fair Haven named Sandra Kalizewski will be crossing town to take the place of a longtime principal in Westville.
College Scholarship Fund Gives $230K To 151 Seniors
by | Jun 9, 2014 8:12 am | Comments (4)
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Until this year, high school senior Rachel Knight had no idea what she wanted to do after graduation.
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“Lost Boy” Finds A Diploma
by | Jun 6, 2014 11:35 am | Comments (3)
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James Kok arrived in New Haven as a refugee from South Sudan, without knowing a word of English or ever having attended school. After a long road with many obstacles, he walked on stage with a cap and gown.
Eneida Builds Bridge To Her Future
by | Jun 6, 2014 8:19 am | Comments (2)
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With her 2‑year-old daughter looking on, Eneida Martinez built a bridge across a muddy rivulet in the Long Wharf Nature Preserve — and then crossed over to a new life as a high-school graduate.
Shock Turns To Awe
by | Jun 2, 2014 3:00 pm | Comments (0)
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Two years ago Coop senior Sarah Farquharson went for a CAT scan for stomach pains and almost died under the machine.
140 Students On New Amistad High Wait List
by | Jun 2, 2014 8:17 am | Comments (8)
Here’s a word problem: If Achievement First Amistad High School starts with a deficit of $126,000 at the beginning of an academic year and ends with a deficit of $24,000 at its end, by how many student seats did it overestimate? How did it close the financial gap? And how will it get the numbers right in the coming year?
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Roll Out The (Art) Barrels
by | May 28, 2014 12:31 pm | Comments (3)
Using brushes and paint. Christopher Maddox helped add a new item to a list that includes the Frisbee, the lollipop, and the hamburger.
Board Of Ed Goes Meta
by | May 28, 2014 12:29 pm | Comments (13)
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Torre: We need help staying on track.
The Board of Education is looking to create a committee to discuss … the Board of Education.
Parents Decry Daycare Closures
by | May 28, 2014 12:01 pm | Comments (11)
“Are our kids dirt?” Catherine Lawson asked. “We want to know: who made the decision, and are they qualified to make this decision?”
Girls Get In The Ring
by | May 23, 2014 3:39 pm | Comments (4)
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“Some people were saying that girls can’t do everything that boys can do,” said Julianna Roman.
She marched down the street to the neighborhood boxing gym and sought to “prove them wrong.”
Artist Bike Racks Come To Stetson, Sound
by | May 23, 2014 3:00 pm | Comments (2)
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Two three-foot-high books made of purple and orange stainless steel have been added to Stetson Branch Library’s collection.
You can’t take them out. Ever.
LGBT Social-Media Plea Wins Oratory Competition
by | May 22, 2014 3:32 pm | Comments (0)
Tiana McGee had seen enough comments on social media like “You’re so gay” and “Ew, people like you disgust me.” She decided to speak up about it.
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Stratton: Here’s The Uncensored Budget Story
by | May 22, 2014 3:27 pm | Comments (63)
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Freshman Newhalllville/Prospect Hill Alder Michael Stratton (pictured) submitted this opinion piece to offer what he calls the under-reported and neglected true story about his budget fight this session.
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LCI Eyes Land For Farms, Homes, School
by | May 20, 2014 3:25 pm | Comments (17)
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The city’s anti-blight agency took steps this week to create a new farm on Ferry Street, new housing on Quinnipiac Avenue, help improve a school on Runo Terrace, and pick up $10,000 on Winchester Avenue.
Amistad High Lights Up Lighthouse Park
by | May 20, 2014 1:57 pm | Comments (0)
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Amistad High students spent Saturday beautifying Lighthouse Point Park, leaving colorful murals in their wake.