Sometimes we hear that opposites attract, and such was the case between two members of the Nutmeg Board of Education. Board members Penny Pincher and Mal
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The Nutmeg Board of Education includes “Audience to Visitors” on its agenda, a long-established opportunity for people to speak directly to the Board members at…
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As the principal of an elementary school, I usually get along great with my Superintendent.
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I am looking for some free legal advice regarding staff use of social media and…
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As principal of a large elementary school, I understand that we must welcome all children. Some…
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As the principal of a middle school, I have to deal with all sorts of…
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Since her election to the Nutmeg Board of Education last November, Nellie Newbie has taken her responsibilities as a Board member seriously, too much so. After…
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The good news for the Nutmeg Board of Education is that the budget for 2024-2025 was finally approved. The bad news is that the Town reduced…
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My school district recently held a referendum on the board of education budget. It was…
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I am a first-year teacher, and I realize that I still have a lot to…
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