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New Rankings: These Fairfield County Schools Among Best In State New Rankings: These Fairfield County Schools Among Best In State
New Rankings: These Fairfield County Schools Among Best In State A newly released study from Niche.com determined the best school districts for 2020 nationwide by analyzing the “key statistics and millions of reviews from students and parents” using data from the U.S. Department of Education. Among the statistics that came into factor the rankings include state test scores, graduation rates, SAT/ACT scores, teacher quality, public school district ratings, and others, which were on a weighted scale. The complete methodology can be found here. Fairfield County school districts to make the top 50 on the list include: Westport School District (first overa…

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by Zak Failla
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Vote Now: Parents' Ban From Joining Kids For Lunch At Darien Elementary Schools Sparks Debate Vote Now: Parents' Ban From Joining Kids For Lunch At Darien Elementary Schools Sparks Debate
Vote Now: Parents' Ban From Joining Kids For Lunch At Darien Elementary Schools Sparks Debate A local school district has sparked a heated debate after banning parents from having lunch with some of its youngest students. The Darien School District has made national news following an announcement proclaiming that parents and guardians are no longer permitted to visit their students at elementary school cafeterias for lunch. The practice had become popular for some parents, who would make their way on and off campus at lunchtime. Since the announcement was made by interim Schools Superintendent Elliott Landon, it has garnered much debate on both sides of the issue, with some parents …

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by Zak Failla
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New Survey: These Fairfield County School Districts Rank High For Best Teachers New Survey: These Fairfield County School Districts Rank High For Best Teachers
New Survey: These Fairfield County School Districts Rank High For Best Teachers Did your school district make the grade? Does it have some of the best teachers in the state and nationwide? The No. 1 school district with the best teachers in Connecticut is the Westport School District, according to this report by Niche.com. Ranking factors are based on student and parent ratings of teachers, teacher salaries and data from the U.S. Department of Education, among others.  Other Fairfield County school districts that earned a top grade in the new survey include: New Canaan School District finishing third. Wilton Public Schools in fourth place statewide. Ridgefield Schoo…

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by Jon Craig