Know What is Happening in Our Education System


 

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If you're a concerned parent or resident with children in Greenwich public or private schools, please consider following our like-minded friends at Concerned CT Parents. Their website and newsletters are full of relevant information concerning the education and welfare of our children in Greenwich and in Connecticut. These folks are our go to source for this information.


https://concernedctparents.com/

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