(The Center Square) – A number of issues intertwined with COVID-19 were discussed recently as a Connecticut legislative panel met with state education officials. The talks occurred during a review
Cybersecurity, IT Programs in Danbury’s $99M Career Academy
The city of Danbury, Conn., has approved a new academy for middle- and high-school students that will teach cybersecurity, scientific innovation, medicine and global enterprise, among other things.
April 23, 2021 • (TNS) With Danbury s school growth outpacing other communities, city council unanimously approved on Monday night the $99-million career academy for middle- and high-school students. It s a win for our youngsters and not only for the town, but education as a whole for the state as a model, Superintendent Sal Pascarella said of the school that would be the first of its kind in Connecticut.
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A Latino community in need of better educational opportunity
Latinos for Educational Advocacy in Danbury
Throughout the history of the United States, new immigrant communities have had to struggle to achieve equality and proper representation in our society. Today, as the Latino community has become the largest minority group in the country, this struggle continues.
State Sen. Dennis Bradley.
In Danbury, where a majority of the student population is increasingly of Latino descent, their struggle for equality is gaining momentum. This community continues to be underserved, and its struggle for more representation and resources has garnered increased urgency. The lack of opportunity has created a scenario where many Latino students are struggling to achieve. And Latino professionals have had a difficult time breaking down barriers to gain adequate access to employment opportunities. With a dismal percentage of Latino teachers and administrators and a high dropout rate of English La
Bring equity to the Danbury school system
As a lifelong Danbury resident, I am compelled to respond to the recent piece about Faith Acts’ plea for Governor Lamont to fund our schools equitably. While Faith Acts primarily operates in Bridgeport and New Haven, Danbury struggles with the same issues of school segregation they work to address.
We see the same inequity when looking at how much neighboring towns such as Bethel, New Fairfield or Ridgefield are spending per pupil compared to Danbury. When looking at these disparities, it is hard to overlook that Danbury schools largely serve students of color.