Wallace Middle School, Waterbury and Muslim

Two CT middle school students allegedly assaulted after being bullied for Muslim beliefs
Both students alleged had their hijabs ripped off and were attacked days after they reported the bullying and harassment to a teacher.
Activists coming together after two Muslim girls attacked at middle school in Waterbury
Activists are coming together after two Muslim girls were attacked at Wallace Middle School in Waterbury. The parents of the victims met with school leaders Wednesday, with the main focus being on disciplinary action for the attack.
Twin sisters assaulted over Muslim faith at Waterbury middle school, CAIR says
Twin sisters were assaulted at a Waterbury middle school last week because of their Muslim faith, according to the Connecticut Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR). The 14-year-old sisters are in the seventh grade at Wallace Middle School,
Advocates, parents push for increased protections after Muslim twin sisters were assaulted at Waterbury middle school
Advocates in the Muslim community joined parents Wednesday in Waterbury to speak out against an alleged assault on two Muslim middle school students. Two 13-year-old Wallace Middle School students were assaulted by fellow students for their religion,
Investigation underway after assault on 2 Muslim students at middle school
A school altercation at Wallace Middle School involving four seventh-grade female students is under investigation after two students sustained minor injuries.
Middle school altercation investigation in Waterbury
In Waterbury, an investigation is underway after police say two female students were assaulted by four other females this month at Wallace Middle School. The attack took place March 3, police said.
Two Waterbury schools placed on lockdown after report of student with a weapon, police say
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Connecticut's 'lax' homeschooling rules could have aided boy's abuse, some education advocates say
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Somers Elementary named Connecticut Elementary School of the Year
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Student who says she is illiterate — despite graduating with honors — sues Connecticut school district
Nineteen-year-old Aleysha Ortiz is claiming she cannot read or write, despite graduating from Hartford Public High School in ...
Woman sues Connecticut school system saying she can't read or write after graduating
Aleysha Ortiz is suing the Hartford Board of Education in Connecticut, saying the school system left her severe learning disabilities largely untreated. She graduated from Hartford Public High School ...
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Research shows when implemented with fidelity, high-dosage tutoring during school hours delivers outsized learning gains for ...