Robert Cotto, Jr. - Perspective: School Board Member, Teacher, Parent

The speaker, a former Hartford Board of Education member, shares their journey from being a teacher to joining the school board in 2010. They discuss the challenges of transitioning from teaching to governance, uncovering issues with test score reporting, and advocating for transparency. The experience led to a deeper understanding of educational systems, influencing their work with parents and broader educational reform efforts after leaving the board in 2017.

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