Educator's Rising program expands beyond New Britain
October 7, 2020State Rep. Bobby Sanchez (D-New Britain), co-chair of the General Assembly's Education Committee, is applauding expansion of the Educators Rising Academy program to nine Connecticut school districts. Governor Ned Lamont and Education Commissioner Miguel Cardona made the announcement Tuesday in New Britain.
School Construction Legislation Bodes Well For New Britain
October 3, 2020School Construction Bill will fund three New Britain school projects
New Britain Schools Benefit from Construction Legislation
October 2, 2020School Construction Legislation Will Fund Three New Britain School Projects
Pandemic Stimulus Checks Deadline Fast Approaching
September 23, 2020You may still be entitled to a stimulus payment for your children. But you must apply before September 30.
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Rep. Sanchez welcomes Smalley students back to school
September 8, 2020Rep. Sanchez stood with Lt. Governor Susan Bysiewicz, Education Commissioner Miguel Cardona, Fire Chief Ortiz and firefighters from NB, Superintendent Sara and Smalley School administrators, Staff and our Bee!
COVID-19 testing in our area
June 23, 2020Smalley Elementary School will be offering free, no appointment necessary, all ages, 6 months and up COVID-19 testing from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.on June 24th. I hope to see you there!
An Update on SNAP Benefits
May 4, 2020The Department of Social Services (DSS) estimates that it will issue approximately $34 million to 70,000 SNAP-eligible households and $38.3 million to 80,000 non-SNAP-eligible households for school closures extending from March 17 through May 20.
Black and Puerto Rican Caucus Launch Series of Town Halls
April 30, 2020As the COVID-19 pandemic continues and social distancing measures remain in effect, The Black and Puerto Rican Caucus (BPRC) will host a series of Virtual Town Hall Meetings entitled “You Matter!” to provide opportunities for continued community engagement.