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Peter Bernstein Reflects on His Eight Years Serving on the Greenwich Board of Education
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After eight years on the board, and its chair since 2017, Mr. Bernstein, a Republican, who has a full time job as an attorney for Mastercard, is ready for a break.
Likely a short break. Continue Reading →
Filed under: Government, Schools, Board of Education, Greenwich Schools, Peter Bernstein
BERNSTEIN: Help Break the Cycle of Negativity – Vote Mercanti-Anthony and Kittle for the BOE
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“Voters need to be aware of wolves in sheep’s clothing. Both Megan Galletta, the other Republican candidate, and Kara Philbin, the possible write-in candidate, have declined to answer whether they are affiliated with the local freedom fighters who claim they are patriots but are instead part of a misinformation campaign.” – Peter Bernstein, BOE chair Continue Reading →
Filed under: Letter to the Editor, Board of Education, Cody Kittle, Michael-Joseph Mercanti-Anthony, Peter Bernstein
BET Debate Highlights Difference in Philosophies as Parties Vie for Coveted Tie-Breaking Vote
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Though all nominees will be seated after Nov 2, the result of the election is that the party whose candidates garner the most votes in total gets to choose the BET’s chair, and that person holds the tie breaking vote. Continue Reading →
Filed under: Government, ADA compliance, air quality, Bill Drake, Board of Education, Board of Estimate and Taxation, capital projects, Dan Ozizmir
Fiery Board of Ed Debate Touches on Masks, Curriculum, Capital, Achievement Gap, Social-Emotional Learning
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In the speed round of questions, candidates were asked if they agreed with the views of the group who call themselves Greenwich Patriots. Continue Reading →
Filed under: Schools, Board of Education, Cody Kittle, curriculum, Dr. Toni Jones, Greenwich Schools, Joe Kelly, Kara Philbin
Interview with Jackie Homan of Greenwich Patriots
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Jackie Homan is the only member of Greenwich Patriots who is not anonymous. Continue Reading →
Filed under: Schools, COVID-19, Dr. Toni Jones, Greenwich Patriots, Greenwich Schools, Jackie Homan, Kimberly Fiorello, masking
Greenwich Schools Prepare to Chart a New Course for Special Education
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“It’s going to take some time. It calls for a full scale reorganization. But it’s necessary, and we’ve known it’s necessary for a while.” – Peter Bernstein, BOE chair Continue Reading →
Filed under: Schools, Board of Education, Dr. Stacey Heilingenthaler, Greenwich Schools, Mary Forde, Peter Bernstein, PPS, Pupil Personnel Services
NMS to Relocate Grades 3-5 to Former Trinity Catholic School Campus in Stamford
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The price of the lease is $765,000. An additional lease for parking and the sidewalk area out front was added for an additional $1.00. Another $1.00 will result in access to a huge baseball, softball and softball field. Continue Reading →
Filed under: Schools, Angela Schmidt, Dr. Toni Jones, Gaetane Francis, Newfield Avenue, North Mianus School, Peter Bernstein, Stamford
PHOTOS: GHS Class of 2021 Celebrates a Live Graduation on the Heels of Historic Pandemic
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The Greenwich High School class of 2021 was able to enjoy a live graduation.
“We have the rare opportunity to experience everything in our lives as though it is for the first time. So go and make your firsts.” – Meredith Blanchard, Class of 2021 president Continue Reading →
Filed under: Schools, 2021, Christina Downey, Colin Speaker, COVID-19, Dr. Toni Jones, GHS class of 2021, Greenwich High School
Parents Warn BOE Critical Race Theory is “A Dangerous Ideology” Taught in Greenwich Schools
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Many of the 46 parents who signed up to speak at the BOE meeting said critical race theory was being taught in Greenwich Schools and was racist, radical and dangerous. Continue Reading →