Category: local education
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Waterbury Teacher Spotlight: Gina Sodano of Generali Elementary Named 2026 Teacher of the Year
Meet Gina Sodano, 2026 Teacher of the Year at Generali School in Waterbury Public Schools.
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Waterbury Teacher Spotlight: Linda Ligi of Wallace Middle School Named 2026 Teacher of the Year
Meet Linda Ligi, 2026 Teacher of the Year at Wallace Middle School in Waterbury Public Schools.
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Waterbury Teacher Spotlight: Mark Mancini Jr. of Hopeville Named 2026 Teacher of the Year
Among this year’s honorees is Mark Mancini Jr. of Hopeville School, whose dedication to student growth and success has earned him this distinction
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Waterbury Teacher Spotlight: Liridona Bizati of International Dual Language School Named 2026 Teacher of the Year
Meet Liridona Bizati, 2026 Teacher of the Year at the International Dual Language School in Waterbury Public Schools.
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Waterbury Teacher Spotlight: Joseph Del Debbio of Kennedy High School Named 2026 Teacher of the Year
Excellence in education continues to be recognized across the city as Waterbury Public Schools names its 2026 Teachers of the Year.
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Waterbury BOE Meeting Moved to Wednesday Ahead of Statewide CABE Conference
The Waterbury Board of Education will meet Wednesday instead of Thursday as members prepare to attend the statewide CABE conference this weekend. Here’s what parents need to know.
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Waterbury BOE Commissioner Addresses Chronic Busing Challenges and New Tracking Tools
Waterbury BOE Commissioner discusses chronic busing challenges, highlights the Bus Track and Parent Square apps, and outlines plans to improve student transportation in the district.
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The Real Story of Waterbury School Buses: Driver Struggles, Overcrowded Routes, and Safety Challenges
Waterbury’s school buses carry more than students—they carry the challenges of an overworked system and the dedication of drivers like “Banana Head” and Rosie. From last-minute route changes to the need for more aides, we go behind the wheel to reveal the struggles, safety challenges, and untold stories keeping kids moving every day. Don’t miss…
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Waterbury Parents Can Track School Buses in Real Time with New App
Track your child’s Waterbury school bus in real time with the new Durham Bus Tracker app. Learn routes, safety rules, and watch our YouTube special!
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How Remote Learning Changed Waterbury’s Kids: A 2020–2021 Generation Now Entering Middle School
As Waterbury’s 2020–2021 remote learning generation enters middle school, parents and educators are seeing lasting academic, social, and emotional effects. This op-ed explores what the city must understand—and prepare for.
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