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Community speakers urge Bridgeport Board to appoint Dr. Royce Avery as permanent superintendent
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More than a dozen parents, educators and community leaders told the Bridgeport Board of Education they support appointing Dr. Royce Avery as permanent superintendent, crediting him with improving morale, partnership-building and student-focused leadership amid years of turnover.
Bridgeport — More than a dozen parents, educators and community leaders urged the Bridgeport Board of Education to appoint Dr. Royce Avery as the district's permanent superintendent, saying his inclusive style and steady presence have begun to restore trust after years of leadership turnover.
Edith Boyle, president and CEO of LifeBridge Community Services, told the board that under Dr. Avery the nonprofit has seen fewer behavioral incidents and stronger collaboration between schools and behavioral-health partners. "Dr. Avery has been a true partner. He listens, he engages, and he…
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