Imagine this: Bridgeport Public Schools are thriving, with universal all-day pre-K programs, paraprofessionals in every kindergarten classroom, and guidance counselors, social workers, and school nurses in every school. Students who need extra support are offered 1:1 tutoring from professional math and literacy coaches, while English-language learners and special education students access a wide range of services and best practices. There’s sports, music, art, and extracurricular activities at every school, and families feel welcomed and invited.
We can achieve this vision for Bridgeport’s children and change our future. But first, we need to understand why we’re nowhere near that reality.
