Legislators Praise Approval of Bond Funding For Student Achievement
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NEW BRITAIN – Northend Elementary and Pulaski and Slade Middle Schools will receive $814,484 in instructional technology improvements thanks to support from the city’s legislative delegation and approval of state Bond Commission funds this week.
In a joint statement State Senator Rick Lopes (D-6), State Reps. Manny Sanchez (D-24), Peter Tercyak (D-26), Bobby Sanchez (D-25), and Gary Turco (D-27) welcomed Governor Lamont’s and the State Bond Commission’s approval of the new funds for technology labs and instructional technology upgrades.
“For many students, school is a second home. We need to take every opportunity to invest in our schools so that students have high-quality spaces to learn and grow. Thank you to Governor Lamont and the State Bond Commission for their continued support of educational opportunity for Connecticut’s young leaders.”
“This state funding will help New Britain Public Schools make much-needed upgrades to its technology labs that are proving important educational services to students in the city,” Governor Ned Lamont said. “I am glad we can get this funding out the door and to these schools.”
The three schools in New Britain are part of a larger group of schools in 25 communities to be approved for grants-in-aid to promote the health, safety, and learning of students totaling $4.9 million. Each of the schools are part of the state’s Commissioner’s Network, which is focused on improving student achievement.
