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Media Alert: Connecticut Parents Union Rallies at Court House to Oppose Empty Seats in Magnet Schools
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Media Alert: Connecticut Parents Union Rallies at Court House to Oppose Empty Seats in Magnet Schools

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  BRIDGEPORT, CT — Members of the Connecticut Parents Union will hold a demonstration today outside of the Brien McMahon Federal Building in Bridgeport to support LaShawn Robinson, plaintiff in the case of Robinson v. Wentzel. Robinson v. Wentzell, filed in the U.S. District Court for the District of Connecticut, challenges the Connecticut State Department… Continue reading Media Alert: Connecticut Parents Union Rallies at Court House to Oppose Empty Seats in Magnet Schools

Seats Sit Empty While Black and Brown Students Are Turned Away
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Seats Sit Empty While Black and Brown Students Are Turned Away

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Children in the state of Connecticut are being denied access to schools that have plenty of room for them because of the color of their skin. Yup, that’s right. Available seats in the magnet schools of Hartford—and beyond— sit empty despite long waitlists for admission. And this denial of opportunity is happening in the name… Continue reading Seats Sit Empty While Black and Brown Students Are Turned Away

She Manages to Spread Joy While She Fights For Families
Connecticut · School Talk

She Manages to Spread Joy While She Fights For Families

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“At the end of the day, we have to do better for children.” – Gwen Samuel There is a warrior for children in Connecticut who battles day after day, year after year, on their behalf. She fights for better schools. She fights for safer schools. She fights for parents to have options when it comes… Continue reading She Manages to Spread Joy While She Fights For Families

Warrior Mom, Gwen Samuel: No Gray Area When It Comes to Keeping Our Babies Safe in School
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Warrior Mom, Gwen Samuel: No Gray Area When It Comes to Keeping Our Babies Safe in School

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Gwen Samuel is an unapologetic advocate for children whose work started in Hartford, Connecticut and whose commitment to empowering parents to work for justice is unwavering. While many doubt the ability of regular folks to bring about change, Gwen proves it is possible and she has inspired countless parents and lawmakers along the way —including me.… Continue reading Warrior Mom, Gwen Samuel: No Gray Area When It Comes to Keeping Our Babies Safe in School

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Gwen Samuel: If You Are Silent About My Oppression, You are My Oppressor

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By Gwen Samuel While many were celebrating the 4th of July with hamburgers, hotdogs, fireworks and good ole fashioned apple pie, I was rereading Frederick Douglass’ speech of July 5, 1852,  “What to the Slave Is the Fourth of July?” and applying it to the state of education for Black, brown and poor children in… Continue reading Gwen Samuel: If You Are Silent About My Oppression, You are My Oppressor