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An Open Letter to the Greenwich Community from Interim School Superintendent Dr. Sal Corda

“Some members of the RTM made suggestions to reduce our budget. I applaud their willingness to make unpopular suggestions because they were for all of the right reasons. Obviously, I disagree with them, but I commend them for their willingness to do the hard thing. ” – Dr. Sal Corda, Interim Superintendent of Greenwich Public Schools Continue Reading →

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Goldrick to PTAC: A clear-eyed analysis of Greenwich’s fiscal metrics and our public school system’s finances shows that Governor Malloy got it right

“Governor Malloy’s plan to shift ECS support from wealthy to poorer school districts was necessitated by the recent court ruling by Superior Court Judge David Mowkasher who wrote that, “the egregious gaps between rich and poor school districts in this state…cry out for coherently calibrated state spending” that factors in “the special circumstances of the state’s poorest communities.” – Sean Goldrick Continue Reading →

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Paulmeno to CT Legislators: “Put Connecticut First” and Support The National Popular Vote Compact HB 5434

“If we were to use the National Popular Vote results in elections, this would better represent the views of our Connecticut voters across the political spectrum. Connecticut legislators on both sides of the aisle need to “Put Connecticut First” and support the National Popular Vote Compact, HB 5434.” – Stephanie Paulmeno Continue Reading →

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Greenwich Schools Superintendent to Hartford: Denying Funds for Diversity School for Which it is Eligible is Unacceptable

“Redistricting was not selected as a viable option as it would create irrational school boundaries which would have to be redrawn every two or three years because of continually changing demographics in the district; necessitate busing large numbers of students and the reassigning of approximately 900 students, significantly increase annual transportation costs, and appreciably add to congestion and traffic emissions on the roads of Greenwich.” – Dr. Sal Corda Continue Reading →

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