State Education Chief Addresses Democratic Women

Stefan Pryor, state commissioner of education, told a luncheon meeting of the Democratic Women of Westport today that among his worries is the fact that eighth grade Connecticut math student scores are falling behind their peers in nearby states such as Massachusetts and New Jersey. He said while Connecticut is still “top tier,” this is a trend that the state’s educational reform measures are intended to address. Pryor, the son of two former public school teachers, said above all else, the quality of the teacher is what is most important in educating students. (CLICK TO ENLARGE) Contributed photo