Invitation for Participation: Seminars to Educate Bethel Residents on Renewable Energy Options
Report by Paula Antolini, May 2, 2024, 5:52PM EDT Bethel, CT – May 02, 2024 – The town of Bethel, in collaboration with the Bethel […]
Education
CT State Rep. Raghib Allie-Brennan Visits the Bethel Public Library to Read Controversial and ‘Sexually Explicit’ Banned Book ‘Flamer’ and Promote It Online
Report by Paula Antolini, October 7, 2023, 3:19PM EDT “Flamer” is a controversial autobiographical book by Mike Curato and is on the Banned Books list […]
After 9 Years, Bethel Berry School Principal Legnard Announced She Will ‘Shift’ Her Role to ‘K-3 Math Coach’ Because of Her ‘Love of Mathematics Instruction’
Report by Paula Antolini, April 27, 2023, 7:37PM EDT Featured photo: Principal Danielle Legnard, upper left, on first day of school at Berry Elementary School […]
Where Do Candidates for CT State Rep., Jenn Lewis (R) and Raghib Allie-Brennan (D) Stand on the Controversial Issues? How Will They Represent Us?
Report by Paula Antolini, Aug. 23, 2022, 11:02PM EDT In the past few months The Bethel Advocate sent both candidates for this year’s CT State […]
After 10 Years in Bethel, UConn Master Gardener Offices and Demonstration Garden Are Being Forced to Vacate the Premises Aug. 1st. They Are Asking for Your Help.
Report by Paula Antolini, July 12, 2022, 8:27AM EDT Bethel appears to be losing a wonderful UConn Master Gardener Demonstration Vegetable Garden and valuable learning […]
Attention Parents and Citizens: OPEN FORUM Discussion About ‘Social Emotional Learning’ (SEL) in Schools, May 16th
Report by Paula Antolini, May 9, 2022, 10:15AM EDT There is presently much controversy over school curriculum, namely Social Emotional Learning (SEL) and Critical Race […]
Dr. Carver’s Thoughts on ‘Social Emotional Learning’ (SEL) Seem Defensive
Report by Paula Antolini, May 9, 2022, 2:05PM EDT Why would Dr. Christine Carver, Superintendent of Bethel Public Schools, feel the need to defend “Social […]
Dr. Patricia Cosentino’s Retirement from Her Position as Supt. of New Fairfield Public Schools and Her Plans for the Future
Report by Paula Antolini, May 4, 2022, 2:00PM EDT Having announced her retirement from her position as Superintendent of New Fairfield Public Schools earlier this […]
Bethel Board of Education Regular Meeting Tonight, 7 p.m. – Public Comment Allowed
Report by Paula Antolini, April 21, 4:19PM EDT Bethel Board of Education Regular MeetingThursday, April 21, 20227: 00 PM Board of Education Conference Room E1 […]
The Bethel ‘Rally for Parents Rights and Inclusion’ Against BPS Highlighted the ‘Devolution of CT Education’ and Breach of Student Privacy Laws
Report by Paula Antolini, April 11, 2022, 7:58AM EDT Three recent events at Bethel Public Schools (BPS) got the immediate attention of parents this past […]
Gov. Lamont Announces Establishment of the Connecticut Office of Early Childhood’s Parent Cabinet
Report by Paula Antolini, April 7, 2022, 3:32PM EDT (HARTFORD, CT) – Governor Ned Lamont today announced the establishment of the Office of Early Childhood’s […]
Is Sex Health Education Being Taught in BPS to 11-15 Year Olds Too Explicit? Did Parents Ever Agree to Curriculum? View Details
Report by Paula Antolini, March 28, 2022, 6:51PM EDT (Warning explicit text.) Do you know exactly what is being taught in Bethel Public Schools regarding […]
Bethel Board of Education School Policy Committee Meeting, Public Comment is Allowed, March 3
Report by Paula Antolini, March 3, 2022, 9:40AM EDT Meeting will be held in the Bethel CJH Municipal Building: Board of Education Policy Committee Meeting […]
Bethel High School Principal Troetti Announces New ‘SEL’ (Social and Emotional Learning) and ‘DESSA’ (Devereux Student Strengths Assessment) ‘Programming and Tools’ for Student Evaluation … Is this ‘CRT’ (Critical Race Theory) in Disguise?
Report by Paula Antolini, October 12, 2021, 9:30AM EDT Bethel High School Principal Christopher Troetti released a letter to Parents and Guardians on Monday that […]
Connecticut Is First State in Nation to Require Black and Latino Studies in All High Schools in the State
Report by Paula Antolini, August 30, 2021, 10:01PM EDT In December 2020 Governor Ned Lamont signed a new law – Public Act 19-12 – that directs all […]
Bethel 2021-22 School Year Information: COVID-19, Quarantine, Masks, Schedule, Calendar and More
Report by Paula Antolini, August 27, 2021, 4:59PM EDT Message from Dr. Christine Carver, Superintendent of Bethel Public Schools: We are so excited about the […]
Another Method of Teaching: Conservative College Released ‘The Hillsdale 1776 Curriculum’ Fighting Back Against Critical Race Theory
Report by Paula Antolini, August 24, 2021, 7:48PM EDT With the ongoing struggle lately, of parents and guardians trying to grasp the exact meaning of […]
Bethel Public Schools Has New ‘Raptor Visitor Management System’ to Screen Visitors
Report by Paula Antolini, August 20, 2021, 2:42PM EDT Bethel Public Schools has a new “Raptor Visitor Management System” which you can see described below […]
Gov. Lamont Signs Student Loan Subsidy Legislation for Educators Who Commit To Serving in CT’s Highest Need School Districts
Report by Paula Antolini, August 19, 2021, 3:26PM EDT (HARTFORD, CT) – Governor Ned Lamont today held a bill signing ceremony to commemorate the adoption […]
Bethel Board of Education Meetings Tonight, Aug. 19th, at Bethel Middle School
Report by Paula Antolini, August 19, 2021, 2:20PM EDT 2021-08-19a Board of Education Resource Management & Business Operations Committee – Transportation Hearing & Meeting Thursday, […]
Bethel Board of Education Face Coverings / Masks Protocols in School: Compliance ‘Mandatory’ or ‘Shall be denied admission and/or required to leave the premises’ (unless exempt)
Report by Paula Antolini, August 15, 2021, 4:43PM EDT Regarding face coverings or masks in school or on school property, the Board of Education policy […]
Are Bethel Parents/Residents Being Censored? The Next Bethel Board of Education ‘Special Meeting’ About ‘School Opening Plan 2021- 2022’ Has Strict Rules for Public Comments, Aug. 16th
Report by Paula Antolini, August 15, 2021, 2:16PM EDT The next Bethel Board of Education Special Meeting is on Monday, August 16, 2021 at 6:00 […]
‘Instructional Focus’ for the Bethel Public Schools is Based on the ‘2021-2022 Strategic Plan’ –Dr. Carver, Superintendent of Bethel Public Schools
Report by Paula Antolini, August 12, 2021, 9:53PM EDT “Our instructional focus for the 2021-2022 school year based on our Strategic Plan,” states Dr. Christine […]
Parents: Is ‘Critical Race Theory’ Being Taught in Bethel Public Schools? National ‘Educational Equity Summit / Learning and Leading for Systemic Racial and Social Justice’ Webinar is Aug. 11th
Report by Paula Antolini, August 10, 2021, 6:08PM EDT NATIONAL NEWS: Parents, are you aware of the numerous meetings taking place nationwide by the school […]
Bethel High School Graduation 2021 Was Held on DeSantis Field After a Memorable Year
Report by Paula Antolini, June 23, 2021, 10:38PM EDT The Bethel High School Graduation 2021, originally scheduled for June 22nd, but rescheduled to June 23rd […]
Gov. Lamont Highlights Summertime Program Launched at Maritime Aquarium in Norwalk With Support of COVID-19 Recovery Funds
Report by Paula Antolini, June 22, 2021, 9:27AM EDT (NORWALK, CT) – 6/18/21 – Governor Ned Lamont today visited The Maritime Aquarium at Norwalk to […]
Parents and Community Feedback on Bethel Public Schools Opening Plan for the Fall of 2021
Report by Paula Antolini, June 21, 2021, 3:05PM EDT Dr. Christine Carver, Bethel Superintendent of Schools, shares a summary of 154 comments from Parents/Guardians, Staff, […]
Congratulations to BHS 2021 National Merit Scholarship Finalists Lauren Alvero, Audrey Keener and Arav Parikh
Report by Paula Antolini, April 24, 2021, 8:34AM EDT Congratulations to Lauren Alvero, Audrey Keener and Arav Parikh as the BHS 2021 National Merit Scholarship […]
Sudden Passing of Faculty Member, Mr. Al Bibeau, Beloved Bethel High School Teacher
Report by Paula Antolini, February 3, 2021, 9:39PM EDT On Wednesday, February 3, 2021, the Superintendent of Bethel Public Schools, Dr. Christine Carver, and the […]
Bethel mom: ‘A good educator does not disclose their affiliations.’ — Letter to the Editor / Opinion
Report by Paula Antolini, January 15, 2021, 6:10PM EDT LETTER TO THE EDITOR / OPINION Bethel resident and mom, Diane Mastracchio, sent The Bethel Advocate […]