We commend Hillhouse High School Principal, Kermit Carolina, for making the school available on Inauguration Day for this historic purpose.  This is but one example of the dual purpose our public school buildings can serve.  It is a great way for many people in the community to come together and share this experience with others in their neighborhood school. Thanks also to the New Haven Independent (NHI) for sharing this information and for…

This is a Very interesting article.  The images speak volume.

My Gun Vs. Your Safety

by marcia chambers | Jan 17, 2013 1:52 pm

“I feel as passionate about not owning a gun as you feel about owning one,” declared Gail Corbett, who oversees 14 classrooms, at six different schools in a nearby city.…

If you haven't had a chance, please check out a video I made explaining Charter Revision and making the case for a Hybrid Board of Education - partially elected and partially appointed.

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Ending Violence in Children's Lives: A Resolution We Cannot Afford to Break

The Huffington Post, Michael Feigelson, 01/08/2013…

Study: Few Children Meet Physical Activity and Screen-Time Guidelines 

Education Week, Bryan Toporek, 01/07/2013 …

Should New Haven Residents and Tax-payers Care about This?

A Claimed 100 Percent Murder Rate Clearance!!!

Three lives and those affected by those lives – damaged!

The City of New Haven coffers directly depleted by $200K

Willoughby retired with a pension –continued depletion of the City’s…

New Haven Neighborhood Grant Funding Announcement

The Neighborhood Leadership Grant Program works with resident leaders in New Haven neighborhoods to make our community a better place. We believe that resident leaders have the power to influence what happens in a neighborhood and the ability to build community where they live. We believe that all communities have assets, which include neighborhood residents, local institutions, and private and public resources.…

 Start Date: January 14th, 2013

End Date: May 31st, 2013

Position Summary:

The fellow will be working with the Advocacy Program. The program represents Junta’s central agenda as we move forward in our mission of improving the social, political and economic conditions of the community. It will combine advocacy and policy efforts with community-based organizing.

The fellow will have the…

The New Haven Symphony Orchestra is looking for a Director of Development. Please see the job description below for details.

DEVELOPMENT DIRECTOR

Job Summary

The Development Director is responsible for building the capacity of the New Haven Symphony Orchestra by overseeing a comprehensive year-round fundraising program. A member of the senior management team reporting to the Executive Director, the Development Director plans, implements, manages, and…

Magnet School Lottery Odds Revealed

This is a MUST READ for Parents with School-age Children

Applications for admissions to NHPS for the 2013/2014 school year are due Feb. 15, 2013.  The lottery takes place on March 12, 2013.  Students accepted will start school Sept. 2013.

We applaud the New Haven Independent (NHI) and Melissa…

Our Speak Life! youth programs are reaching out to community members to be guest speakers & come out to talk with New Haven youth on the following topics:

• Communication and presentation when job developing - Mon. Tues. or Wed. from 12:45 pm - 1:15 pm

• Innovative ways to overcome bullying from students, teachers, or adults in a young person's life. - Tues or Thurs. between 2:30 - 4:30 pm…

Looking for a Real Mental Pick-me-up?  Read this NHI article linked below.

Destination: College - Solanlly helps her peers with pre-calculus.

 “College is the place for me.” Chastity said.

15 Seniors Head To College Early

by Melissa Bailey | Jan 7, 2013 12:00…

New Haven Promise is a program and component fund of The Community Foundation for Greater New Haven. This position will articulate, develop, implement and manage the digital and technology strategy for New Haven Promise. Working with the Executive Director. Additionally, the goal is to insure that systems are established to effectively and proficiently meet the needs of the program.

Title: Digital Systems Manager

Essential Duties & Responsibilities include,…

Is There A LINK Between Economics In Infancy and Behavior In Teen Years?

In a study reported in HealthDay News researchers claim to find a link between unfavorable economic conditions at birth and behavior in teen years.  Of course, the link between infancy and teen behavior is much more complex than economic factors might suggest.  The complete article (linked below) as well as other…

Volunteers are needed for the annual Point-In-Time count of the homeless, which will take place Tuesday, Jan. 29 (with a snow/rain date of Jan. 31). Please consider becoming involved, and circulate the information among your contacts. More details here: PIT Homeless Count Flyer

Recognizing and Caring for People with Dementia – A OneWorld Health Literacy Workshop - 2013

 OneWorld Progressive Institute thanks Blanche Agostinelli, APRN, Dianne Davis, APRN (case managers from Adler Assessment Center), Bettye Swindell and John Andrews, spouses and caregivers, and Bry’onna Mention, grand-daughter of a woman who had early onset dementia.  In the full one-hour program Bry’onna shared how difficult it…