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New Update: Math Coach From Danbury Who Allegedly Used Chokehold On Student Resigns New Update: Math Coach From Danbury Who Allegedly Used Chokehold On Student Resigns
New Update: Math Coach From Danbury Who Allegedly Used Chokehold On Student Resigns A math coach who allegedly used a chokehold on an elementary student until they were unconscious in Fairfield County has resigned from her job. The incident took place in Norwalk on Friday, Feb. 24 at Brookside Elementary School. Following an investigation, Stefanie Sanabria, age 50, of Danbury, was arrested on a warrant at her home, said Deputy Chief Terrence Blake, of the Norwalk Police. She resigned from the school on the same day, said Emily Morgan, spokeswoman for the Norwalk School District. Earlier report: Math Coach Chokes Student Unconscious At Norwalk School, Police Say Ac…

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by Kathy Reakes
Schools
COVID-19: Nearly 400 Quarantined At School District In Fairfield County COVID-19: Nearly 400 Quarantined At School District In Fairfield County
Covid-19: Nearly 400 Quarantined At School District In Fairfield County A Fairfield County school district is dealing with a post-holidays COVID-19 outbreak that has forced hundreds to temporarily quarantine due to potential exposure to the virus. The Norwalk School District has reported 69 new COVID-19 cases, which has impacted 21 schools, including the Jefferson School Annex, forcing a total of 362 students and staff members into quarantine. Since the school year began, the district has reported 877 COVID-19 cases that impacted 237 schools - which can be impacted more than once - at different times, leading to more than 6,500 people being placed in quarantin…

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by Zak Failla
Schools
COVID-19: School District In Fairfield County Fined For Not Having Proper PPE COVID-19: School District In Fairfield County Fined For Not Having Proper PPE
Covid-19: School District In Fairfield County Fined For Not Having Proper PPE A Fairfield County school district was fined for failing to provide proper personal protective equipment to its custodial staff. The Norwalk School District was fined $700 by the Connecticut Department of Labor for allegedly allowing custodians at Brien McMahon High School to use non-chemical resistant gloves to sanitize the building. OSHA issued the citation on Wednesday, Nov. 18, and the district had until this week to pay the fine and address the issue, though it was handled earlier.  The district was also cited for using improper hand protection, though there was no fine to go wit…

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by Zak Failla
Schools
New Update: Fairfield County Schools Announce Closures For Thursday New Update: Fairfield County Schools Announce Closures For Thursday
New Update: Fairfield County Schools Announce Closures For Thursday The following Fairfield County schools and school districts have announced closures for Thursday, Dec. 17 due to the Nor'easter: Bethel Public School District, closed Bridgeport School District, closed Brookfield School District, closed Danbury Public School District, closed Fairfield Public School District, closed Greenwich School District, closed Monroe Public Schools in remote learning through Wednesday, Dec. 23 New Canaan Public School District, closed Newtown School District, closed Norwalk School District, closed Ridgefield School District, closed Shelton Public School District, close…

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by Daily Voice
Schools
Fairfield County Schools Announce Closures For Thursday Fairfield County Schools Announce Closures For Thursday
Fairfield County Schools Announce Closures For Thursday The following Fairfield County schools and school districts have announced closures for Thursday, Dec. 17 due to the Nor'easter: Bethel Public School District, closed Bridgeport School District, closed Brookfield School District, closed Danbury Public School District, closed Fairfield Public School District, closed Greenwich School District, closed Monroe Public Schools in remote learning through Wednesday, Dec. 23 New Canaan Public School District, closed Newtown School District, closed Norwalk School District, closed Ridgefield School District, closed Shelton Public School District, close…

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by Zak Failla
Schools
COVID-19: Two Norwalk Schools Go Remote After Positive Cases COVID-19: Two Norwalk Schools Go Remote After Positive Cases
Covid-19: Two Norwalk Schools Go Remote After Positive Cases Two Norwalk elementary schools are on full remote learning after a member of each school's community tested positive for COVID-19. Fox Run Elementary School and Jefferson Elementary School began the full remote on Monday, Dec. 7, after the district learned on Sunday, Dec. 6, of the two cases. The move to remote learning allows for contract tracing, the Norwalk School District said. Families are expected to receive an update from each schools' principal on Monday on the status of the move, the district said on Facebook. "The decision to move to full remote instruction was made after carefu…

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by Kathy Reakes
Schools
COVID-19: School In Norwalk Closes For In-Person Learning After Confirmed Case COVID-19: School In Norwalk Closes For In-Person Learning After Confirmed Case
Covid-19: School In Norwalk Closes For In-Person Learning After Confirmed Case Another school in Fairfield County has been forced to transition back to its remote learning model after learning of a newly confirmed COVID-19 case. Late on Thursday, Nov. 5, Norwalk School District officials were notified of a confirmed COVID-19 case at Roton Middle School, forcing them into distance learning on Friday, Nov. 6 as the district and health officials completed contact tracing efforts. Earlier this week, school officials at West Rocks Middle School also announced that a staff member at West Rocks Middle School was in quarantine after testing positive for the virus, prompting t…

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by Zak Failla
News
COVID-19: Positive Case Closes School In Fairfield County COVID-19: Positive Case Closes School In Fairfield County
Covid-19: Positive Case Closes School In Fairfield County A newly confirmed COVID-19 case forced the latest closure of a school in Fairfield County. Norwalk School District officials announced late on Tuesday, Oct. 27 that they had been notified of a positive case at Marvin Elementary School that will require the quarantine of some students and staff members. As a result, the district was forced to close the building on Wednesday, Oct. 28, with students transitioning back to remote learning for the day while the school evaluates the availability of its staff. Officials said that anyone within the Marvin Elementary School community who may have be…

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by Zak Failla
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COVID-19: School Goes Remote In Fairfield County Due To Positive Case COVID-19: School Goes Remote In Fairfield County Due To Positive Case
Covid-19: School Goes Remote In Fairfield County Due To Positive Case Another Fairfield County school is transitioning to its remote learning model due to potential COVID-19 exposure. The Norwalk School District announced that there was a confirmed COVID-19 case at Silvermine Elementary School late on Thursday, Oct. 22, prompting it to shut down the school on Friday, Oct. 23 to allow for contact tracing and for crews to sanitize the building. Students and staff in kindergarten through third grade will be on full remote learning on Friday. Students and staff in fourth and fifth grades will report to the Jefferson campus. School officials said that the distri…

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by Zak Failla