Staneski and Maroney Debate Education Reform

Cara Waterman October 25, 2012 at 01:22 pm

Maroney is absolutely correct. I have faith that he will fix our struggling schools, and close the achievement gap. As a mother and a voter, I'm proud to support James.

Ed October 25, 2012 at 01:46 pm

I find Ms. Staneski's comment specific to parent involvement quite ironic. As a parent with children who are currently in the various schools, I've found that since the redistricting, the schools seem to have distanced themselves a bit from parents. I've experienced a lot of CYA exchanges between parent and teacher, as well as administration that appears to be more to protect themselves than serve the child. Basically, educators have a problem with being asked pointed questions, which is quite amusing.
IMO, the MBOE's policy decisions in the last couple years have only served to deny these children a wonderful school experience. Our children are not drones which require continued evaluation, they are human beings who need to be inspired and taught. A very fundamental philosophy in a new world filled with backwards policy.

john mofitt October 25, 2012 at 04:58 pm

James Maroney's experience as a college planning specialist and tutor will be put to good use in Hartford.

Abe Froeman October 26, 2012 at 09:29 am

How about getting Milford's fair share of ECS money back from the state? Milford has been getting short changed for years and to stay with failed democratic politicians in Hartford is exactly what are children don't need. It's time for a change both at the federal and state levels. Pam has my family backing her all the way!

Jacqueline Kocak Zeidler October 26, 2012 at 12:28 pm

Yea I have found that since the redistricting schools the town of Milford is slacking in the education department! Ok so If we saved all the money from Simon Lake then Why did our city taxes go up!?? and why are they using the school for the police department and having us taxpayers pay money to have the school still open for training a police academy??? This town is crooked and needs to be looked through and through at where our money is going?!! Us taxpayers should have less taxes to pay since one of our schools were shut down! But of course not ! Lets keep stealing from the citizens for stupid reasons!! and having our children bussed across the city and pay more gas to do so! Milford needs to clean up there politics and get with the program! And how do you think the parents feel when we have to leave early for early dismissals at the schools ? thats rediculous! to save money??? Its a waste that you all have to look at our school system as a way of cutting back! what about the crooked police chief and how he got fired and then rehired?? that is unheard of!!! what?? if we got fired our company would not rehire you! since when is this an option out there The city is hiding alot of stuff in the closet! Something just doesn't add up here! and our residents are fitting the bill! No wonder alot of parents are looking for more options to have there kids brought to another out of town school for a better education! That is sad to hear and to know about!

Angus October 26, 2012 at 01:47 pm

Ms. Zeidler, take a deep breath. And I heard that Wallingford is beautiful this time of year. Cheap houses. See ya.

Abe Froeman October 26, 2012 at 10:00 pm

The chief wasn't fired. The chief retired and was rehired in an unprecedented move by city officials. The fire chief was denied the same deal.