To the Editor:
I am writing in support of my husband, Tom Long, for a seat on the Legislative Council representing District 3. In the 20-plus years we have been...
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American Legion Post 202 is having our annual clothing fund drive Saturday, October 16, at the Big Brothers, Big Sisters/Helpsy Donation Center, ...
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I’m writing in support of Jordana Bloom, who is running for town clerk.
Jordana is a leader. When she walks into a room, everyone gets to work. S...
To the Editor:
It is with great pride that I support Jordana Bloom for town clerk.
As a liaison between Newtown’s local government and the public, the town cler...
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This evening I attended open house at Middle Gate Elementary School with the usual joy and excitement that any parent feels when they get to meet...
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We need highly capable and experienced people to serve in our town government. And when we find one as exceptional and as experienced as Ned Simp...
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An election should not be a popularity contest. Candidates should be vetted based on their substantive positions and ideas pertaining to the seat...
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Community matters. Coming to Newtown 20 years ago, my wife and I were amazed at the family feel and breadth of services and support the town prov...
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I would like to take this moment to thank the various people and groups who helped make the Newtown Lions Club’s Orchard Hill Nature Center clean...
Bert Christopher Schovanec, 22, of Newtown, died tragically September 28, 2021. He was born in Danbury on March 2, 1999, and attended Newtown High School.
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While the Newtown Board of Education’s definition for diversity includes those who are “Black, Indigenous, People of Color (BIPOC),” it also includes many others including those who have differing physical/cognitive abilities, gender/sexual identities, religions, etc. The District DEI Statement more clearly defines the benefits that it’s DEI efforts may bring to the classroom for all students (see: https://www.newtown.k12.ct.us/DEI).
Also, in general, a resolution does not carry the weight of a policy or strategic plan. That said, the Board of Education formalized the resolution by adopting a policy (see: https://newtown-policies.campuscontact.com/0523-EquityandDiversity) and by including it’s DEI statement in the District’s strategic plan (see: https://www.newtown.k12.ct.us/_theme/files/Superintendent/Copy%20of%20Newtown%20Strategic%20Plan_doc%206_12_23.pdf, page 10).
Those who wish to see the DEI resolution can find it here: https://newtown-policies.campuscontact.com/ResolutionDiversityEquity.
There is no byline on this story for a reason: it was not written by a Newtown Bee reporter. This was a press release provided by NAFC to recap the event.
"Although the event was closed to the public" I am glad to hear the reporter found it exciting! A shame that "the rare opportunity to talk openly and honestly about race" was only available to those that are 'in the club' so to speak.