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To the Editor: On January 29, The Bee ran an article about the new changes put into place by the Board of Education. These changes, made by Chairwoman Deb Zukowski, referred to meetings “nose diving” during public participation. Zukowski was concerne...

To the Editor: I eagerly awaited last week’s Interfaith event: “More than a Conversation about Race,” but it turned out to be no such thing. Early on it became clear this was no community “conversation;” it was a pro-DEI “press conference” given by a...

To the Editor: The word “politics” is from the Ancient Greek “polis” meaning city-state. These city-states developed when and where the Greeks chose to unify and establish a government that protected them and promoted their common good. These city-st...

To the Editor: I am disappointed and increasingly frustrated by the overtly political behavior and attitude that the Republican members and Chairwoman of the Board of Education are offering the families of Newtown in the name of service to our commun...

To the Editor: I am writing in response to the most recent Board of Education meeting, where the Board unanimously decided to allow for mask choice, and the allegations that one writer made about my support, via clapping, for the four children who sp...

To the Editor: Recognition is in order for the Friends of the C.H. Booth Library whose continual and untiring efforts are a constant and powerful cost-savings resource for the community. The Friends fund technology, educative programs, books and libr...

To the Editor: Parents in Newtown and across America are questioning what is taught in the classroom. Recent valid news reporting of questionable teacher initiatives are only raising concerns about the Diversity, Equity and Inclusion [DEI] program in...

To the Editor: Respectfully, I respond to the February 4, 2022 [Letter Hive submission] “Back to the Basics – Not DEI.” As an educator, I strongly support teaching the basics. However, basics have rightly evolved from yesterday’s ABCs to today’s 5Cs ...

To the Editor: I want to talk about the hypocrisy happening not only in our town, but nationwide. I wrote a letter recently about tone policing occurring at our BOE meetings — and, guess what? It is still happening. If you’re still unclear what’s hap...

A Letter from Christine Miller. To the Editor: Last night the Newtown Board of Education demonstrated blatant hypocrisy and disregard for the members of our community who have bravely supported Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion in our schools. When my...