Faith Marnecheck
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Bridgeport, CT, United States
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Giving Fund reaches new fundraising total of over $22K for Norwalk neighbors in need
After Family and Children's Agency received more donations, the final total for the holiday partnership increased significantly. → Read More
South Norwalk School designs feature flexibility with 'breakout' rooms, 'family' room, and more
The designs for the South Norwalk School offer options to meet a student's specific need to provide the best learning environment possible for everyone. → Read More
Norwalk school district appoints new interim director of human resources
The district's previous HR director Lisette Colon resigned last November. Gabrielle Parker will now fill the role on an interim basis. → Read More
Norwalk middle schoolers to use artificial intelligence, virtual and augmented reality in new labs
West Rocks, Nathan Hale, and Ponus Ridge STEAM Academy's new Verizon Innovative Learning Labs offer innovative tools to prepare students for jobs of the future. → Read More
Norwalk schools integrate technology — and other STEAM topics — into curriculum
Norwalk Public Schools are trying to incorporate STEAM — or science, technology, engineering, art and math — topics into every aspect of the curriculum. → Read More
South Norwalk School meeting to give public a voice in neighborhood's 1st school in decades
Norwalk Public Schools and architects will present the plans for the SONO school, scheduled to open in 2025, to the community and answer questions. → Read More
Giving Fund raises $14,000 to help Norwalk area neighbors in need; donors are 'very, very generous'
The Giving Fund, a holiday fundraising drive, benefits clients of the Family & Children's Agency of Norwalk with specific needs. → Read More
Norwalk schools' new Family Center is resource hub where 'all students are included'
The Family Center includes a department of registration, early childhood education, transportation, specialized learning, food services, multilingual learning. → Read More
From Norwalk High School to the SONO school, here's what to know about school construction projects
Work has begun on Cranbury Elementary, while officials are designing South Norwalk's elementary school and coordinating logistics for a new Norwalk High School. → Read More
After Tyre Nichols, Norwalk promises policing with 'integrity' and schools offer support to students
Mayor Harry Rilling, Police Chief James Walsh and Superintendent Alexandra Estrella have condemned the police killing Tyre Nichols in Memphis, Tenn. → Read More
Ski trips close gap in access to winter sports for Black and Latino kids at Ponus school in Norwalk
Ponus Ridge STEAM Academy teacher Vincent Stimpson saw winter sports are hard to access, so he created ski trips to give Black and Latino kids opportunities. → Read More
Norwalk Police Emerald Society announces date of St. Patrick's Day Parade 2023
The Norwalk Police Emerald Society sponsors the annual parade, which will step off from Veterans Memorial Park at 11 a.m. March 11. → Read More
Norwalk author's book teaches girls they 'can be engineers': 'Anyone should be able to do anything'
A civil engineer, Jamila Lindo saw few women in the field and realized girls are not encouraged toward STEM careers, She wrote a book to change that. → Read More
'Dangerous' Silvermine school parking lot in Norwalk needs redesign that's expected in summer
Kids have nearly been hit in Silvermine's parking lot during pick-up and drop-off, school officials said. The redesign was delayed for years. → Read More
Longtime Norwalk West Rocks teacher Kelli Hibbard dies at 53: A 'generous' 'Dr. Dolittle'
Most recently a social studies teacher, Kelli Hibbard worked at West Rocks Middle School for almost 30 years and connected with students through animals. → Read More
Brien McMahon High School's 20-year-old track up for replacement in Norwalk with $823K price tag
The track would be funded by the Norwalk city budget and the American Rescue Plan Act to replace the aging one at Brien McMahon High School. → Read More
Family seeking political asylum is in need of financial help from the Giving Fund to get basics
The last installment of the Giving Fund, in partnership with Family and Children's Agency, includes a family that fled danger, single mothers, a baby who needs formula and more. → Read More
Are test retakes and de-emphasizing homework more equitable for kids? Norwalk mulls new grading policy
The policy recommended to the school board allows test retakes, sets 50 percent as the minimum grade possible, does not allow participation points, and more. → Read More
Norwalk schools, Maritime Aquarium earn $1.3M to grow 'unprecedented' marine science program
The federal funding will allow the creation of a K-12 Marine Science Pathway at Jefferson Marine Science Elementary School and West Rocks Middle School. → Read More
Volunteer turned staffer at Norwalk's PAWS shelter does all — from laundry to fostering pregnant cats
Marty Whitney, the cat coordinator at the Pet Animal Welfare Society, serves a variety of roles to help the nonprofit run and help sick animals heal. → Read More