Greenwich Public Schools Board of EducationChair Laura Erickson released a statement Friday night that Dr. McKersie will not renew his contract after all. Continue Reading →
McKersie Will Not Renew Contract with Greenwich Public Schools
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Greenwich Special Ed Coordinator Departs for Wilton Public Schools
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The search for a new Program Coordinator for Pupil Personnel Services will begin promptly. Kathryn Coon has accepted a position with the Wilton Public Schools as the Principal of Miller-Driscoll Elementary School, effective July 1, 2016. Continue Reading →
Filed under: Schools, Greenwich Public Schools, Kathryn Coon
Seven GHS Boys Selected Intel Science Talent Search Semifinalists
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In what is described as the nation’s most prestigious pre-college science competition, seven students from Connecticut were announced semi-finalists. All seven are from GHS! Congratulations to semifinalists and Andrew Bramante. Continue Reading →
Filed under: Schools, Andrew Bramante, Greenwich High School, Greenwich Public Schools, Intel Science Talent Search
January is Time for Greenwich Public Schools Magnet Open Houses
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Greenwich parents, you have choices for your children beyond the school your child is districted for. The 2015-2016 School Year Features a New Magnet Theme at Hamilton Avenue School. Other magnet schools include New Lebanon School, International School at Dundee, Julian Curtiss School, Western Middle School. Continue Reading →
Filed under: Schools, Greenwich Public Schools, Hamilton Avenue School, International School at Dundee, Julian Curtiss School, magnet schools, New Lebanon School, STEM
New Leb Public Forum for Community Input Announced
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PUBLIC FORUM: New Lebanon School Feasibility Study Continue Reading →
Filed under: Schools, Greenwich Board of Education, Greenwich Public Schools, New Lebanon School, racial imbalance, school overcrowding
Oberlander Has a Few Unanswered Questions for Bocchino
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Jill Oberlander said her votes during three terms on the RTM are public record and available at Town Hall, but Mr. Bocchino’s voting record and his entire BNA website are nowhere to be found. Continue Reading →
Filed under: Government, Schools, Greenwich Public Schools, Jill Oberlander
What’s Everyone Scared of? Demystifying Common Core
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In time for Halloween, a panel attempted to assuage fears of Common Core. Superintendent McKersie said, “We’re in a political tussle. It’s Democracy. It’s healthy.” He described Common Core as state-of-the-art and the District’s embrace of its standards as “full steam ahead.”
Myths debunked: Common Core is not a test. It is not curriculum. It is a set of standards. Continue Reading →
Filed under: Parenting, Schools, Common Core, Greenwich Public Schools
Selectmen Vote to Adopt Ordinance on School Safety Zones
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The Greenwich Selectmen voted in favor of creating an ordinance for School Zone Speed Limits. As a result the Town’s municipal code, which is published on the Town of Greenwich website, will include a schedule of school zone speed limits. Continue Reading →
Filed under: Government, Schools, Board of Selectmen, Greenwich Public Schools, school zone speed limits, school zones
All You Need to Know about “Common Core”
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If you’ve wondered what exactly is “Common Core” and where these standards came from, this is a chance for a primer from the people most familiar with them. At CMS on Oct. 28 at 7:00-pm. Continue Reading →
Filed under: Schools, Common Core, Dr. McKersie, Greenwich Public Schools
North Street’s Cheryl Iozzo Semifinalist ’15 CT Teacher of the Year
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North Street School K-5 Art teacher, Cheryl Iozzo has been selected as a semifinalist in the 2015 Connecticut Teacher of the Year (CT-ToY) program. Continue Reading →