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Some in East Haddam community say issues run deeper after alleged racist bullying of middle school student
Angered but not surprised. That’s the message from some in the East Haddam community after an investigation was launched into racist messages targeting a middle school student. They say the news of the bullying isn’t surprising and the issue runs deeper. “It was like a sense of déjà...
New London middle school furniture available for free
Jul. 15—NEW LONDON — Hundreds of pieces of school furniture will be made available to the public for free on Tuesday and Wednesday. The furniture, left over after renovations at the Bennie Dover Jackson Multi-Magnet Middle School Campus, includes approximately 35 teacher desks, 800 student desks, 500 student chairs and 60 tables. Anyone interested in the items can meet at the parking lot at ...
CT superintendent of schools under fire from unions amid state audit, fiscal struggle
A local Connecticut Board of Education with five new appointed members will take up business this week, including the contract for the superintendent of schools. Meanwhile, Hartford education leaders including Hartford Public Schools Superintendent Leslie Torres-Rodriguez are again under fire from local union groups that represent hundreds of educators in the city, amid a state assessment of ...
Durham-Middlefield Push for New Referendum to Approve School Renovations, Closures
DURHAM/MIDDLEFIELD — The Board of Education wants to take another swing at a narrowly failed referendum to close two schools and renovate a third, with members saying they think better communication ... Haven’t subscribed yet? Click here to register. CT Examiner is just $20 a year. And if...
HKYFS Offers its Eleventh Annual School Supply Program
(July 15, 2024) — As the new school year quickly approaches, Haddam-Killingworth Youth and Family Services is excited to once again offer our Eleventh Annual School Supply Program. This initiative aims to ensure that every child has the tools they need for a successful academic year, regardless of their family’s financial situation.
RSD13 Warning of Special District Meeting July 24, 2024
The electors of the Towns of Durham and Middlefield, Connecticut, are hereby warned and notified that a Special District Meeting will be held at the Coginchaug Regional High School Library, 135 Pickett Lane, Durham, Connecticut, on Wednesday, July 24, 2024 at 7:00 P.M. for the following purposes:. ITEM 1. To...
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