Despite troubles, Bridgeport schools kick off new year with 'a better attitude' at staff convocation

Bridgeport kicks off school year with convocation ceremony

Governor Ned Lamont and Education Commissioner Charlene Russell-Tucker(Molly Ingram / WSHU)Bridgeport Public Schools held its annual convocation ceremony on Wednesday to mark the start of the school year.At the ceremony, state officials said they stand by the troubled Bridgeport public school system in light of its recent financial issues. Last year, the school district faced a nearly $40 million budget shortfall. This year, the Board of Educati…

Despite troubles, Bridgeport schools kick off new year with 'a better attitude' at staff convocation

At the annual convocation, Gov. Lamont and Education Commissioner Russell-Tucker sought to buoy and reassure Bridgeport educators the state is a strong partner.