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Radio personality Lisa Wexler reports on her second day in New Hampshire. She attends sums up stump speeches by Kasich, Rubio, and Clinton (Bill) in anticipation of Tuesday’s primary. Continue Reading →
Reporting from New Hampshire where the first presidential primary is fast approaching. A Saturday straw poll of students had Rubio well ahead of everyone, followed by Cruz, Bush, and Trump a lame fourth. Is this a precursor of the actual vote? Continue Reading →
On the 30th anniversary of Greenwich Public Schools Community Service Awards, Dr. Ernest Fleishman writes, “As a community, we need to remind ourselves that preparing students to become responsible, ethical and compassionate members of society is at the heart of an excellent school system.” Dr. Fleishman was Superintendent of the Greenwich Public Schools, 1976-1989. Continue Reading →
“The choice and option can be confusing. And, like most important decisions, the choice of a school should be the result of careful and thoughtful planning. Here is a list of recommendations for parents to use in determining whether their child should become a member in a private school community and if the school will contribute to their parental goals and child’s educational growth,” – Dr. Paul Lowe, Greenwich Admissions Advisors Continue Reading →
“Connecticut is becoming a place to be from, rather than to be in. So, what happened?” – State Rep Fred Camillo, (R-151) Continue Reading →
“I have been able to uncover my voice by participating in discussions where I would normally only listen. This has truly allowed me to create more opinions on current events and be able to share them with my peers. Uncovering my voice has also allowed me to use current events as well as my background to help listeners gain a better understanding of my culture and my opinions rather than looking at the color of my skin. This allows me to contribute to creating a more just society because just sharing one thought or opinion on equality can change one’s views and mindset.” – Naureen Kurji, GHS 11th grade, winner of UConn’s 2016 MLK Day Essay Contest Continue Reading →
“I know that guidance counselors in local school districts do an excellent job, but I also know that students (and parents) sometimes need more time and individualized attention than counselors can provide. In my firm, I work with families, in the evenings, on weekends, and during holidays and school vacations. It’s a 24-7 commitment. My admissions team and I gain first-hand knowledge of a wide range of colleges by regularly meeting with admissions officers and visiting campuses across the country.” – Dr. Paul Lowe Continue Reading →
Everybody writes “year in review” stories. But rather than dwell on the past, James Cameron has the guts to predict the future! Here’s what he predicts will happen in 2016 in the transportation world. Continue Reading →
“Director, Carole Alexis, is most responsible for the glow that emanates from these dancers. She teaches, she instills the love of this discipline, she choreographs most of these dances that bring out the very best in her students and professionals.” – Frank De Ligio Continue Reading →
A group of residents who attended all nine of John Yoon’s public hearings, believe the arbitrator’s report highlights some very serious problems with both the Greenwich High School administration and Greenwich Public School Administration. Continue Reading →