Billions in school construction in CT hasn’t made a dent in segregation — but this year, things could be different
“Get your son out of this school.” That’s the message Yanira Rios received seven years ago from her son’s... (Read more)
1 / 28 / 2021
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no imageIn remembrance of Paul Atkins
Norwalk’s Paul Atkins, a renowned basketball player, dedicated father, and committed NPS employee, died late last year at the... (Read more)
1 / 22 / 2021
Sports, studies, strategic plan highlight Norwalk Superintendent’s report
NORWALK, Conn. — When will winter sports start in Norwalk, if at all? What is the status of some... (Read more)
1 / 20 / 2021
Norwalk BoE greenlights budget requests
NORWALK, Conn. — There’s hope that the Silvemine Elementary School driveway will be refashioned sooner than has recently been... (Read more)
1 / 20 / 2021
Norwalk Council offers first public feedback on BoE budget request
NORWALK, Conn. — Norwalk Public Schools representatives began the annual attempt to persuade Common Council members to meet their... (Read more)
1 / 18 / 2021
Briggs welcome center and ‘pretty flat’ operating budget request considered by Norwalk BoE
NORWALK, Conn. — Board of Education members strategized Wednesday ahead of a Thursday budget meeting with the Common Council,... (Read more)
1 / 14 / 2021
NPS explains plan for $7 million welcome center, $46 million career school
NORWALK, Conn. — Surprise capital budget requests got their first public airing Tuesday as the Norwalk Board of Education... (Read more)
1 / 13 / 2021
Norwalk BoE to consider recommended $11.7M budget increase
NORWALK, Conn. — The recommended Norwalk Public Schools budget for the coming school year comes with a $11.7 million... (Read more)
1 / 12 / 2021
How Norwalk PTAs Stepped Up to the COVID Challenge
NORWALK, Conn. — The 2020-2021 school year has looked unlike anything parents, students, and teachers have ever seen. Many... (Read more)
1 / 11 / 2021
no imageNPS is gambling with an important asset: its employees’ well-being
Norwalk Superintendent of Schools Alexandra Estrella has announced changes to the district’s COVID-19 policies, which include requiring non-quarantined staff... (Read more)
1 / 10 / 2021
no imageNPS stands ready to assist children in dealing with national events
Wednesday’s unprecedented insurrection at the U.S. Capitol in Washington, D.C., was deeply troubling. When a protest turns from peace... (Read more)
1 / 10 / 2021
For CT teachers, Washington riot becomes a teaching tool
After David Bosso saw news of the riot in Washington, D.C., unfold Wednesday, he started thinking about how he... (Read more)
1 / 10 / 2021
no imageCOVID-19: More sad news; NPS adapting; City vaccinates
NORWALK, Conn. — Norwalk has lost an additional eight citizens due to COVID-19, Mayor Harry Rilling’s Tuesday update said.... (Read more)
1 / 6 / 2021
For CT’s Miguel Cardona, new post as U.S. Secretary of Education is a key part of Joe Biden’s agenda
President-elect Joe Biden Tuesday evening announced that Connecticut Education Commissioner Miguel Cardona is his pick to lead the U.S. Department... (Read more)
12 / 22 / 2020
NPS, struggling with COVID, looks to Remote Learning 2.0
NORWALK, Conn. — Norwalk Public Schools is re-tuning its efforts as the COVID-19 pandemic wears on, hoping to keep... (Read more)
12 / 16 / 2020
Norwalk schools going remote Thursday
NORWALK, Conn. — All of Norwalk’s public-schoolchildren are switching to remote learning Thursday and staying out of school until... (Read more)
12 / 14 / 2020
COVID-19: West Rocks closes
NORWALK, Conn. —West Rocks Middle School has joined the list of closed Norwalk Public Schools facilities. “NPS was notified... (Read more)
12 / 11 / 2020
Over 14,000 sign petition calling for governor to close schools unless safety recommendations are met
Leaders from the state’s largest education unions gathered outside the state Capitol on Thursday to call on Gov. Ned... (Read more)
12 / 11 / 2020
NPS looks at $11 million increase to budget, just from benefit costs and wage increases
NORWALK, Conn. — Health care costs appear to be increasing $6 million for Norwalk Public Schools in the coming... (Read more)
12 / 10 / 2020
no imageCOVID-19: Three schools close
Updated, 12:03 p.m.: Another school closing. NORWALK, Conn. — Three additional Norwalk schools have closed due to COVID-19. Cranbury... (Read more)
12 / 10 / 2020
no imageCOVID-19: Tragic losses; school closures
NORWALK, Conn. — Norwalk has lost another three citizens to COVID-19 and two more schools have switched to remote... (Read more)
12 / 9 / 2020
no imageCOVID-19: Families grieve, two schools close
NORWALK, Conn. — Norwalk has passed 5,000 cases of COVID-19. Jefferson and Fox Run Elementary Schools have joined the... (Read more)
12 / 6 / 2020
Preliminary survey results show perspectives on race, equity vary among Norwalk parents, staff
NORWALK, Conn. — Norwalk Board of Education members got their first look at some of the findings of the... (Read more)
12 / 2 / 2020
no imageCOVID-19: Roton closes, Norwalk prepares to vaccinate
NORWALK, Conn. — Roton Middle School has joined the list of Norwalk schools on remote learning, and the City... (Read more)
12 / 2 / 2020
CT Board of Education approves new course in Black and Latino studies
Connecticut high schools will now be required to offer a course in African American, Black, Latino and Puerto Rican... (Read more)
12 / 2 / 2020
NPS looks in mirror, considers shifting goals under new Super
NORWALK, Conn. – The Connecticut Center for School Change was tasked with three main areas to study in the... (Read more)
12 / 2 / 2020
NPS closes four schools due to COVID-19 cases
NORWALK, Conn. – Norwalk Public Schools has closed four of its school buildings, due to COVID-19 cases identified over... (Read more)
11 / 29 / 2020
Norwalk Black leaders see hope in BoE change, a ‘step in right direction’
NORWALK, Conn. — Bruce Morris, a former Norwalk Public Schools employee known for sharp criticism of the district, is... (Read more)
11 / 25 / 2020
no imageNational Honor Societies 2020-21
The Board of Education is pleased to honor the 2020-2021 National Honor Society members of Brien McMahon High School,... (Read more)
11 / 21 / 2020
no imageTesting, school protocols, resource needs highlight Norwalk’s COVID town hall
NORWALK, Conn. – With the number of cases continuing to rise across Norwalk, the state of Connecticut, and across... (Read more)
11 / 20 / 2020