no imageNPS losing Chief Academic Officer Conner
Updated, 1:39 p.m.: Statement from Norwalk Public Schools. NORWALK, Conn. — Michael Conner, credited with helping Norwalk Pubic Schools... (Read more)
9 / 19 / 2017
Education archive
Showing 9/19/2017 to 6/30/2017
no imageno imageNPS touts food service grant, explains breakfast program phase in
NORWALK, Conn. – This is a press release, presented in the format in which it was sent: Norwalk, Conn.... (Read more)
9 / 19 / 2017
Hamilton touts improved Norwalk Public Schools food service
NORWALK, Conn. — Norwalk Public Schools is making progress in revamping its food service program, NPS Chief Financial Officer... (Read more)
9 / 15 / 2017
Norwalk Council approves school architects, bus yard contract
NORWALK, Conn. — A common thread wove through three Norwalk school issues at Tuesday’s Common Council meeting, and another... (Read more)
9 / 13 / 2017
Norwalk volunteers ‘grade’ BoE members
NORWALK, Conn. – Norwalk Board of Education members have something new on their mind – a group of watchdogs... (Read more)
9 / 11 / 2017
Norwalk tax Board promises support for public schools as state budget cuts loom
Updated, 4:55 p.m.: Comment from Mike Lyons. NORWALK, Conn. – Not doing that yet. The Board of Estimate and... (Read more)
9 / 6 / 2017
no imageNorwalk teachers endorse move to state health insurance plan
NORWALK, Conn. — The Norwalk Federation of Teachers has officially accepted the move to Connecticut Partnership 2.0 as its... (Read more)
9 / 6 / 2017
Lawsuit against Norwalk BoE chair continues, with voluminous point-counterpoint
NORWALK, Conn. – Recent filings in the lawsuit filed by a former Norwalk Special Education director against Norwalk Board... (Read more)
8 / 31 / 2017
Norwalk education roundup part II: School safety, ELL tutors and bus issues
Revised at 11:45 p.m. Aug. 30 to remove a name that was added Aug. 29. The person who sent the... (Read more)
8 / 29 / 2017
Norwalk education roundup: Budget notes, Toper, new hires and Yordon’s kind words
NORWALK, Conn. – Here’s what we’ve got in education news for you this Monday: ‘Reasonable’ NPS budget end includes... (Read more)
8 / 28 / 2017
NPS launches Norwalk school year with inspirational talk for teachers
NORWALK, Conn. — One of the key challenges of being a teacher is, “how do you meet children where... (Read more)
8 / 26 / 2017
no imageNorwalk schools superintendent awarded bonus for ‘job well done’
NORWALK, Conn. — The progress Norwalk Public Schools has made in a year is fantastic, Board of Education member... (Read more)
8 / 25 / 2017
no imageNorwalk officials announce: New rules for Jefferson Elementary
NORWALK, Conn. — Children will no longer have to cross a busy road to get to Jefferson Elementary School,... (Read more)
8 / 23 / 2017
Norwalk finance director illuminates details of Malloy’s latest order
NORWALK, Conn. – Gov. Dannel Malloy has provided education funding to Norwalk by eliminating funding to the city, Finance... (Read more)
8 / 20 / 2017
Norwalk registrar declares that Mosby has fallen short
NORWALK, Conn. – Board of Education member Shirley Mosby has failed to force a Democratic primary in her bid... (Read more)
8 / 18 / 2017
Malloy ends Norwalk dire predictions of October ECS funding shortfall
Updated, 6 p.m.: Comment from Mayor Harry Rilling. NORWALK, Conn. — Gov. Dannel Malloy has restored the state’s education... (Read more)
8 / 18 / 2017
Norwalk Public Schools cutting site directors in expectation of state budget cuts
Correction, Aug. 28: Superintendent Adamowski said, “have no bumping rights,” not “bumpy ride.” NORWALK, Conn. – A surplus from... (Read more)
8 / 17 / 2017
Norwalk seeks answers as $4.4 million cut threat looms
Correction, 1:36 p.m.: Drew Todd is not a BoE candidate. NORWALK, Conn. – Norwalk education activist Drew Todd thinks... (Read more)
8 / 15 / 2017
Norwalk political notes: POCD, fleeing superintendent, appointments
NORWALK, Conn. – Here’s what we have for you in political notes this Monday: Planning Commission quietly begins POCD... (Read more)
8 / 14 / 2017
Norwalk parents cast aspersions on ‘for-profit’ Niche ratings
NORWALK, Conn. – Factor in socioeconomics and Norwalk Public Schools are doing just fine, Board of Education Chairman Mike... (Read more)
8 / 13 / 2017
Norwalk BoE struggles with state’s unpredictable education funding plans
NORWALK, Conn. — It looks like Norwalk will be penalized for being fiscally responsible, frustrated Board of Education members... (Read more)
8 / 11 / 2017
Norwalk BoE ends 2016-17 with money left over
NORWALK, Conn. – Fiscal year-ending addition and subtraction show that Norwalk Public Schools has a surplus from 2016-17, Norwalk... (Read more)
8 / 11 / 2017
Norwalk-based youth organization honored for scholarship work
NORWALK, Conn. – This is a press release, presented in the format in which it was sent: Julia Moore,... (Read more)
8 / 8 / 2017
Lyons warns Norwalk parents: Malloy plans $4.4 million education funding cut
Updated, 11:55 a.m.: Comment from Mayor Harry Rilling. NORWALK, Conn. – The pressure is on for Norwalk Public Schools... (Read more)
8 / 8 / 2017
Roton Middle School SpEd teacher named Norwalk Teacher of the Year
NORWALK, Conn. – This is a press release, presented in the format in which it was sent: Norwalk, Conn.... (Read more)
8 / 1 / 2017
no imageNPS ‘substantially closes achievement gap in reading and math’
NORWALK, Conn. – This is a press release, presented in the format in which it was sent: Norwalk, Conn.... (Read more)
7 / 28 / 2017
no imageGooveritch named Norwalk Special Education chief
NORWALK, Conn. —Norwalk Public Schools has a new leader for its Special Education department. The Board of Education on... (Read more)
7 / 23 / 2017
Malloy’s cut to Norwalk 2018 funding prompts ‘concern’
Updated, 2 a.m., Thursday: Norwalk’s funding this year would be cut, if a state budget is not approved. Updated,... (Read more)
7 / 12 / 2017
no imageCTNJ: Connecticut joins lawsuit against DeVos, Education Department
HARTFORD, Conn. — Connecticut Attorney General George Jepsen is joining 18 other attorneys general in suing U.S. Education Secretary... (Read more)
7 / 8 / 2017
Norwalk Dems line up for election
Updated, 4:11 p.m.: Statements from Barbara Smyth and Heidi Keyes. NORWALK, Conn. – The list of Norwalk Democrats publicly... (Read more)
6 / 30 / 2017