Education Committee approves Sheff v. O’Neill settlement
Facing pressure and feeling as if they didn’t have a choice, members of the legislature’s Education Committee reluctantly approved... (Read more)
3 / 9 / 2022
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Norwalk BoE mulls options for NHS, as City offers reassurances on pool
NORWALK, Conn. — As Board of Education members take some time to consider the two options for a new... (Read more)
3 / 4 / 2022
Norwalk political notes: Take action on ECS, absentee ballots
NORWALK, Conn. — Some Norwalk political notes for you: State public hearings Friday – your input requested on: ECS... (Read more)
3 / 3 / 2022
Norwalk BoE set to choose option for NHS; Rilling ‘confident’ a pool will get built
NORWALK, Conn. – Board of Education members appear poised to choose which of two options they prefer for a... (Read more)
2 / 28 / 2022
Norwalk BoE switching to ‘masks optional’ policy
NORWALK, Conn. – Norwalk Public Schools is instituting a “masks optional” policy for its buildings, beginning early next week.... (Read more)
2 / 25 / 2022
As CT seeks to desegregate schools, suburban districts are slow to help
Amid the protestors chanting “change your vote” outside the school board offices in the wealthy shoreline town of Darien... (Read more)
2 / 19 / 2022
Rilling, Council, plan to up funding for NPS after ‘ROI’ flap
NORWALK, Conn. — Common Council members have advanced a recommended budget cap that would provide Norwalk Public Schools more... (Read more)
2 / 18 / 2022
Norwalk BoE urged to drop mask mandate
NORWALK, Conn. — A storm of public speakers at Tuesday’s Norwalk Board of Education meeting, most arguing against continuing... (Read more)
2 / 17 / 2022
no imageEducation budget built on best practices
Every industry focused on excellence is focused on identifying and replicating best practices. The best practices I know most... (Read more)
2 / 17 / 2022
Council members meet NPS for ‘very focused’ Q&A on BoE budget
NORWALK, Conn. — Both sides indicated they’d made progress Tuesday after an in-depth question and answer session on Norwalk... (Read more)
2 / 16 / 2022
Norwalk education budget reflections: State of the Schools
NORWALK, Conn. — Some education-related information for you, stemming from recent developments concerning the budget: Achievements listed in NPS... (Read more)
2 / 15 / 2022
Mayor, schools chief reject Finance Director’s blunt claim schools aren’t returning value for investment
Updated,1:15 p.m.: Council statement. NORWALK, Conn. – In a response to an inflammatory assessment of the City’s public schools... (Read more)
2 / 12 / 2022
Dachowitz: City doesn’t get enough return on investment from Norwalk Public Schools
Rilling: ‘Disappointed’ in Dachowitz Updated, 2:37 p.m.: Comment from Mayor Harry Rilling. NORWALK, Conn. – Questions flowed Thursday in... (Read more)
2 / 11 / 2022
Norwalk BoE fires back at CFO Dachowitz
NORWALK, Conn. – The Norwalk Board of Education struck back Wednesday with a detailed rebuttal to the insinuations made... (Read more)
2 / 10 / 2022
no imageBlack History Month
The Norwalk Board of Education is proud to recognize Black History Month at Norwalk Public Schools. Throughout the month,... (Read more)
2 / 5 / 2022
Darien BoE members turn down Open Choice; Duff, Norwalk Council members urge them to think again
NORWALK, Conn. – The Darien Board of Education is being asked to reconsider its choice to reject Norwalk schoolchildren.... (Read more)
2 / 4 / 2022
NPS outlines tweaks made in wake of NHS hoax threats
NORWALK, Conn. — Ryan Harold, appointed NPS Safety & Security Supervisor in mid-December, lists accomplishments he said are aimed at... (Read more)
2 / 3 / 2022
John Altieri, 1939-2022
NORWALK, Conn. — The Executive Committee of the Norwalk Federation of Teachers is expressing “great sadness on the death... (Read more)
2 / 1 / 2022
no imageNorwalk political notes: A BoE Committee focus on equity; personal changes
NORWALK, Conn. — Some Norwalk political notes for you: BoE Committees to kick off, one year later Moccia happy to... (Read more)
1 / 30 / 2022
Sheff v. O’Neill settlement would expand magnet schools, ‘Open Choice’
A comprehensive school choice plan submitted Thursday in the Sheff v. O’Neill case is intended to end 33 years of litigation... (Read more)
1 / 28 / 2022
Architects present two plans for new Norwalk High School
NORWALK, Conn. — Two options for the planned reconstruction of Norwalk High School were presented for public review Wednesday,... (Read more)
1 / 27 / 2022
no imageMentors supporting Norwalk students
In recognition of National Mentoring Month, the Norwalk Board of Education is proud to recognize Norwalk mentors for their... (Read more)
1 / 23 / 2022
no imageEstrella’s $301K earnings top City Hall’s 2021 list
NORWALK, Conn. — Norwalk Superintendent of Schools Alexandra Estrella tops the list of City Hall paychecks for 2021, but... (Read more)
1 / 18 / 2022
no imageNorwalk BoE endorses super’s budget; chairman votes no
NORWALK, Conn. — Norwalk Board of Education members made a pitch for their recommended 9.1% budget increase Tuesday, while... (Read more)
1 / 5 / 2022
Former NPS ‘chief’ sues district, Estrella, alleges breach of contract
NORWALK, Conn. — Donalda Chumney has sued Norwalk Public Schools, alleging breach of contract and bad faith in her... (Read more)
12 / 24 / 2021
Norwalk BoE eyes security as $500,000 expense in developing capital budget request
NORWALK, Conn. — Security cameras, door surveillance mechanisms and mobile metal detectors are on the Norwalk Board of Education’s... (Read more)
12 / 20 / 2021
Norwalk CFO Hamilton presses City to keep it up, invest in school buildings
NORWALK, Conn. — Everyone knows Norwalk’s school buildings have been neglected, Norwalk Public Schools Chief Financial Officer Thomas Hamilton... (Read more)
12 / 20 / 2021
NPS presents safety committee; vocal mom disapproves
NORWALK, Conn. — Norwalk Public Schools has announced the members of its Districtwide Safety and Security Task Force. Norwalk... (Read more)
12 / 19 / 2021
no imageYordon: Central Office turnover contributes to Norwalk teachers exiting
NORWALK, Conn. — Teacher shortages are being reported nationwide, but some Norwalk-specific issues are contributing to the problem here,... (Read more)
12 / 16 / 2021
NPS Finance team lays out Estrella’s proposed 2022-23 budget ask
NORWALK, Conn. – Norwalk Public Schools’ budget would jump nearly $10 million in the recommendation presented Tuesday by NPS... (Read more)
12 / 15 / 2021