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New Update: Math Coach Who Allegedly Used Chokehold On Student In Norwalk Resigns New Update: Math Coach Who Allegedly Used Chokehold On Student In Norwalk Resigns
New Update: Math Coach Who Allegedly Used Chokehold On Student In Norwalk 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
Update: Schools Announce Cancelations, Remote Learning For Thursday, Dec. 17 Update: Schools Announce Cancelations, Remote Learning For Thursday, Dec. 17
Update: Schools Announce Cancelations, Remote Learning For Thursday, Dec. 17 With people expecting to see more than 1 foot of snow on the ground Thursday, Dec. 17, Connecticut schools are arranging to have the students attend school remotely or call for a snow day. A Winter Storm Warning has been put into effect for all of Connecticut from Wednesday, Dec. 16, 2 p.m. to Thursday, Dec. 17, 1 p.m., according to the National Weather Service.  Schools and districts that have made decisions about attendance on Thursday include: Avon School District - Closed Bethany School District - Closed Bolton School District- Closed Bozrah School District - Closed Canton …

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by Kristin Palpini