Tag: education
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Waterbury Teachers Overwhelmingly Ratify Contract in Landmark Vote
The Waterbury Teachers Association has overwhelmingly ratified its contract, with 656 votes in favor and 12 against. Read the full story on the vote and what it means for local educators
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Wilby High School Awarded $50,000 State Grant to Expand Agricultural Education
Wilby High School in Waterbury has been awarded a $50,000 Connecticut Department of Agriculture grant to launch a new farm-to-school initiative, expanding hands-on agricultural education and experiential learning for students.
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Inside the Numbers: A Deep Look at the Waterbury Public School District
A comprehensive, data-driven look at the Waterbury School District. Explore academics, graduation rates, diversity, SAT/ACT averages, student demographics, and how Niche gathers and analyzes its school data. An evergreen guide for parents and the community.
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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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How Democracy Is Supposed to Work — Versus How It Does in Waterbury
This article is part of Parker Jane PBC’s civic education initiative-empowering residents through accessible local knowledge Democracy is often celebrated as the ideal system of government—a way for citizens to have a voice, influence policy, and hold leaders accountable. But what happens when the ideals of democracy clash with the realities on the ground? Our…
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Waterbury Aldermen Explained: What They Do, Why They Matter, and How They Impact You
Learn what an Alderman does in Waterbury, CT. This clear, local guide explains their duties, how they’re elected, and why Aldermen play a major role in shaping city policies and neighborhood decisions.
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