Area Legislators Announce State Funding For Guilford Public Schools

Representative Sean Scanlon (D-Guilford) joined Senator Ted Kennedy Jr. (D-Branford), Representative Vincent Candelora (R-North Guilford) and Governor Dannel P. Malloy today to announce $70,000 in new state funding for Guilford public schools. Starting in 2013, Guilford schools began equipping K-12 students with Chromebook personal computer notebooks so that every student in Guilford would have access to a computer, the internet, and modern technology. With this funding, Guilford is close to their goal of providing this access to 100 percent of students. “As the world becomes more interconnected and technology driven, our students must learn how to work with and utilize 21st century tools in addition to and as part of their regular curriculum,” Scanlon said. “This funding will help give our students skills they need to learn in order to succeed in the changing academic or professional world once they graduate and I'm thankful to have worked with my colleagues in the delegation to secure this important grant.” “By educating Connecticut's students with the same kind of cutting-edge technology they will use in the real world, we are ensuring that they are trained with the skills necessary to meet the 21st century needs of local businesses and industry,” Senator Ted Kennedy Jr. said. “The funding being approved this week will ensure that from kindergarten through their senior year of high school, all Guilford public school students  are trained and familiar with computers, internet resources and other vital modern technologies.” “This funding will ensure that our students are equipped with computers, tablets and other electronic devices to foster learning in the best possible environment. I am grateful to my colleagues and the state for supporting this increase in necessary funding to the town of Guilford,” Candelora said. “Technology has impacted the way our teachers teach and the way our students learn. We are grateful for the $70,000 in state funding to continue our commitment to increase technology in classrooms and enhance the learning process for all of our students,” said Guilford Public Schools Superintendent Paul Freeman. “Today’s tools facilitate collaboration between students and teachers and among peers. And of course, student access to content is greatly increased. In Guilford public schools we are committed to providing all students with access to devices including Chromebooks during the school day. This state grant goes a long way toward making this goal a reality.” “This funding will help improve and expand services students in Guilford – giving them modern technology and new opportunities to succeed. We’re glad to make this funding possible – it will go a long way for the children in Guilford public schools,” Malloy said. The State Bonding Commission will meet on Jan. 29 and is expected to approve the $70,000 grant.