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Greenwich Police Chief James Heavey said speed cameras could be up and running in school zones by September and that he anticipated a 60%-70% reduction in speeding around schools. Continue Reading →
The panelists covered a range of subjects about the most pressing safety issues on college campuses, namely sexual assault, substance abuse, and mental health struggles. Continue Reading →
BOE budget committee chair Cody Kittle talked about “theatrics.” Dr. Michael-Joseph Mercanti-Anthony talked about “silver linings” efficiencies. Kathleen Stowe said students worried about “death by 1,000 cuts.” Laura Kostin characterized the situation as DEFCON 1. Continue Reading →
One team of students and Riverside parents successfully launched a weather balloon and candy into space and back with a GoPro camera that captured footage from space and within the atmosphere. Continue Reading →
Greenwich Public Schools on Tuesday announced that the 2025 Community Service Awards will be held on Tuesday, April 22, at 5:00pm at Greenwich High School’s Performing Arts Center to recognize student participation in service activities that help to improve both their school and the community. The entire community is invited to attend. Continue Reading →
The panel will feature experts from Kids in Crisis, Sacred Heart University’s Department of Public Safety, The Rowan Center, and Fordham EMS. Ellen Brezovsky, LCSW, is Director of Outreach & Community Initiatives, Kids In Crisis. Gary MacNamara is Chief/Executive Director of Public Safety & Government Affairs, Sacred Heart University. Sarah Malhotra is Director of Education and Training, The Rowan Center. Colleen Sherry is Chief of Medical Operations, Fordham EMS. Continue Reading →
The Children’s School welcomes renowned language and literacy specialist Dr. Lydia Soifer for a workshop designed for parent. Join us on Wednesday, April 9, at 7:00pm for “Tell Me a Story: Oral & Written Narrative Development in Young Children.” Continue Reading →
Amanda Finn is a school social worker at Greenwich High School and a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW), as well as a therapist in private practice. For the past seven years, one of her most fulfilling positions has been serving as the program manager of the Greenwich Junior United Way. Continue Reading →
“Somehow the world will end if superintendent Jones has to manage with a staff of 2019 level. My favorite lie is that teachers are paid less than peers and Dr. Jones cannot find candidates…They just ignore the scale and hire at the midpoint, $27,000 higher – or $87,000….We are reducing the increase to the BOE budget. Telling people we are cutting is disinformation.” – Republican BET member Karen Fassuliotis Continue Reading →
The cast and crew at Julian Curtiss School are ready to perform Jungle Book Kids this week. Everyone is so grateful to the Greenwich Alliance for Education for their support! Continue Reading →