Category: local education
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Back-to-School Preview: Excitement, Expansion, and Wellness Push in WPS
As the city soaks in the summer sun, excitement is already building within the Waterbury Public School system for the upcoming academic year. In an exclusive conversation with The Waterbury Times, Board of Education Commissioner Thomas Van Stone shared insight into what’s ahead, highlighting expansion plans, leadership changes, and a renewed focus on student wellness. “The…
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Connecticut Steps In to Support Struggling School Districts
Can State Action Rescue Waterbury Public Schools? Waterbury’s public school district is struggling, and with a Board of Education seemingly tied to the fate of Superintendent Dr. Verna Ruffin, local hope may now rest at the state level. The Problem Connecticut has rightly emphasized ensuring students receive reading instruction grounded in the science of reading. Districts are working…
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Mayor Pernerewski’s Veto Halts Dr. Ruffin’s Contract—Decision Returns to Waterbury BOE
The City of Waterbury Mayor’s Office has officially vetoed the three-year contract for Dr. Verna Ruffin, which the Board of Education approved last month in a 9–1 vote. Mayor Pernerewski has stated he supports a one-year contract, citing concerns over Dr. Ruffin’s recent performance record. But this is far from over.The Waterbury Board of Education will now have another opportunity to vote. Under…
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