History of Norwalk Public Schools in Timeline

Norwalk Public Schools is a school district located in Norwalk, Connecticut. As a public entity, it is responsible for providing primary and secondary education to the city's students. The district likely oversees multiple schools, manages educational programs, and employs teachers and administrative staff. Further details would be needed to summarize specific initiatives, student demographics, or performance metrics.

1966: School Building Construction

In 1966, the school building was constructed.

2002: Free or reduced-price lunches

In 2002, 27.5 percent of the school's 517 students qualified for free or reduced-price lunches.

2005: Special education spending

In 2005, the Norwalk school system allocated $26.7 million for special education services, representing approximately 20 percent of the total school budget.

2005: Student Demographics

In the 2005-06 school year, 42.3% of the school's 640 students qualified for free or reduced-price lunches, and 40.3% came from homes where English was not the primary language.

2006: Schools Cited Under "No Child Left Behind" Act

In 2006, multiple schools in Norwalk, including all high schools, some middle schools, and several elementary schools, were cited for not meeting standards under the federal "No Child Left Behind" Act.

2006: Graduation Rate

In 2006, the state of Connecticut reported Norwalk's graduation rate was 95.7%, with 653 students graduating.

May 14, 2007: Legislators tour school

On May 14, 2007, state legislators toured a Norwalk school as part of an effort by Fairfield County lawmakers to highlight the need for increased state education funding.

2007: Radon tests

In early 2007, state-mandated radon tests revealed elevated levels in rooms at five elementary schools, exceeding the federal action limit of 4 picocuries per liter.

January 28, 2008: State Education Department Announcement

On January 28, 2008, the State Education Department announced that Norwalk was among twelve districts in the state selected to receive assistance in addressing student achievement gaps.

March 2008: Radon Mitigation

In early March 2008, after initial mitigation efforts, an additional air-suction device was installed in a Wolfpit classroom where radon levels remained elevated at 5.1 picocuries per liter.