“This is a landmark victory for Connecticut’s public school students. The Court’s decision will have a significant impact on educational funding and opportunities in Connecticut, and potential ramifications in educational jurisprudence across the country,” said Herbert C. Rosenthal, President of the Connecticut Coalition for Justice in Education Funding [CCJEF]. Read the full article
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Health Insurance Report Card Provides Data on Companies Doing Business in CT
Members of health insurance plans in Connecticut offered by a changing list of companies competing for their business, were “always or usually able to see a specialist or obtain routine care as soon as they wanted,” according to a new annual report card released by the state insurance department. Insurance Commissioner Katharine L. Wade said…
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Javier Colon Music Video Collaboration for NASA Takes Off, Includes CT Science Center, UHart
An Atlas V rocket blasted off with NASA’s Lunar Reconnaissance Orbiter from Cape Canaveral in Florida on June 18, 2009. Two years later, on June 29, 2011, West Hartford’s Javier Colon won the inaugural season of the NBC-TV hit “The Voice.” It’s doubtful that anyone would have predicted that the trajectories of those two orbits…
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Important! 2016 Upcoming Election for Bridgeport
The Presidential election is right around the corner, less than a month away! Do you know who’s running for other positions that have a direct effect on you and your family’s livelihood? There is no small issue in politics, make your voice heard by voting on November 8th, 2016! For more information about voting, please…
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Nov 1 last day to register as a Connecticut voter
Nov. 1 is the last day to register to vote online or in-person in Connecticut. Voters who want to register by mail must have their registration cards postmarked no later than Nov. 1. Election Day registration is in effect on Nov. 8, however, lines are expected to be long. You can only do this at certain…
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Get the GBLN Blast! (E-Blast, that is)
The Greater Bridgeport Latino Network has an e-blast publication that is emailed to you directly twice a month. It's totally free and contains useful information, including job listings and upcoming events. Also, news updates selected for our community. But you have to sign up for it. Click here. We will never sell your email information,…
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St Vincent’s College Providing a 20% Tuition Discount
St. Vincent’s College is providing a 20% tuition discount to all Bridgeport Public School employees and parents/guardians of a student attending a school in the school district. For more information contact: St. Vincent’s College 2800 Main Street Bridgeport, CT 06606 Phone: 203-576-5278 E-mail: admissions@stvincentscollege.edu www.stvincentscollege.edu Download the flyer
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Baile de Halloween
8:00pm, Sabado Octubre 29, 2016 Liceo Cubano of Bridgeport aka Cuban Club 2790 Fairfield Ave Bridgeport, Connecticut Call (203) 366-4100 Todos están invitados a nuestro Baile de Halloween y esperamos que, come en años anteriores, todos vengan con simpáticos y creativos disfraces. Este baile será amenizado por el grandioso major dj de Bridgeport DJ Pepe.…
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College Application Boot Camps & LATINX Scholarships
A new date has been added to the College Application Boot Camp schedule so that students and parents will have time to meet separately to talk about the transition to college and college fit. Students and parents will work together on the FAFSA and the Common App with assistance with GEAR UP staff and partners. When:…
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