Parents push back as Ridgefield board weighs Character Strong and elementary schedule changes
Parents and some teachers pressed the Ridgefield School Board to pause elementary schedule changes that cut specials and recess; supporters of the Character Strong SEL curriculum urged adoption while the superintendent announced modest schedule adjustments and postponed a final adoption vote.
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Dozens of Ridgefield parents and educators packed the public comment period Monday to oppose proposed elementary schedule changes and to press the board for clearer metrics before adopting a new social-emotional learning curriculum.
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