QUIGLEY: In Appreciation Of Our Teachers

“The range of issues confronting our teachers today have made their jobs significantly more complex. A rise in students with special needs has put additional pressure on our GPS teachers, who must manage the nuanced challenges of each and every different student with equal care….Our teachers have also become embroiled in the political culture wars concerning curriculum and teaching methods. This is not specific to Greenwich and has unfortunately gained traction nationally as a political campaign issue.” – Dan Quigley Continue Reading →

Greenwich’s Fiscal Folly: Students and Residents Pay A Heavy Price For Mindless Cuts

“These mindless cuts have serious consequences. To sacrifice the excellence of our schools, the very lifeblood of the community, for negligible tax savings demonstrates a profound misjudgment of priorities and a disregard for long-term consequences. This isn’t fiscal responsibility; it’s fiscal shortsightedness creating burdens for our students, teachers, families and schools.” – Democratic members of the Greenwich Board of Estimate and Taxation Continue Reading →