Why choose @Hartford_Public? Because here, opportunity is not just a word… it’s a promise. Imagine this: If you live in Hartford, graduate from Hartford Public Schools, maintain a 3.0 GPA, and a 93% attendance rate, you are GUARANTEED up to a $100,000 scholarship to attend a college or university anywhere in the country. @HartfordPromise That’s not just access. That’s transformation. That’s legacy. That’s opportunity. THAT IS REMOVING BARRIERS! Your future is waiting. Your potential is unlimited. Your journey can start right here in Hartford. Choose Hartford Public Schools. Let’s raise the bar… together. #HartfordRise #leading4excellence #setthebarmeetthebarexceedthebarraisethebar

The R.U.S.H. Tour continued at Rizzuli, and our students were locked in! Their excitement, curiosity, and engagement brought the story to life. We all walked away with one powerful message: The more you read, the smarter you become! Every page is an opportunity to learn, dream, and grow. Keep reading, keep believing, and keep RAISING THE BAR! Hartford Public Schools #HartfordRise #leading4excellence #setthebarmeetthebarexceedthebarraisethebar

This is the art and science of teaching in action! 👏🏾 During today’s classroom walkthroughs with state and district leaders, I saw a middle school math teacher Shaun Davis make understanding the priority. He explained the problem, checked for understanding with thumbs up or down, and switched languages to ensure our multilingual learners understood the question. Small moves. Powerful impact. Every student deserves to feel included, challenged, and capable. Salute to this outstanding educator and Principal Harding Jasmin Hart at Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Middle School! Dr. MLK Middle School Great teaching is happening every day in Hartford Public Schools Hartford Public Schools CT and it deserves the spotlight. Set the bar. Meet the bar. Exceed the bar. Raise the bar! #hartfordrise #leading4excellence #setthebarmeetthebarexceedthebarraisethebar

Little readers. BIG futures! My RUSH Tour (Reading to Uplift Students of Hartford Public Schools) stopped at Hartford Prekindergarten Magnet School, where our youngest learners brought BIG curiosity, contagious joy, and incredible engagement! Huge shout-out to Principal Lore Minich, our Director of Early Childhood, whose warmth, energy, and leadership help our children shine. Hartford families: thank you for trusting us with your greatest gifts. As your superintendent, I’m committed to helping every child feel loved, believe in themselves, and build a strong foundation for success. The more you read, the smarter you become! ❤️ #HartfordRise #leading4excellence #setthebarmeetthebarexceedthebarraisethebar

Let's paint Hartford Public Schools orange. 🧡 This Wednesday, October 21, is National Unity Day, a day we stand together for kindness, acceptance, and inclusion, and against bullying. I'm asking every HPS student, staff member, and family to wear orange on Wednesday and post your photo. Tag us so we can share it across the district. One district. One family. One message: kindness wins. #HartfordRise #leading4excellence #setthebarmeetthebarexceedthebarraisethebar #UnityDay

Happy HOMECOMING! Howard University didn’t just prepare me for the game, it prepared me for LIFE! Once a Bison, ALWAYS a Bison! 🦬 #leading4excellence #setthebarmeetthebarexceedthebarraisethebar

Hartford's School Funding Crisis: A Structural Deficit Explained We explain Hartford Public Schools' structural deficit, where flat funding can't keep up with rising costs like tuition for out-of-district students, special education, and transportation. We've cut $200 million and 600 jobs over a decade, but these obligations keep growing. We call on Connecticut to increase education funding and fix the system so our kids don't keep paying the price. #HartfordRise #leading4excellence #setthebarmeetthebarexceedthebarraisethebar

The children are our future…..PERIOD #hartfordrise #leading4excellence #setthebarmeetthebarexceedthebarraisethebar

BREAKING NEWS (October 13, 2026): A STEP FORWARD FOR HARTFORD’S STUDENTS! Hartford City Council has approved a plan to address Hartford Public Schools’ projected $29.8 million deficit (FY25/26), following its inclusion on the October 13 agenda. It appears on the Tuesday, October 13, 2026, City Council agenda in two places: Item 6.5, pages 101–104: Committee report recommending budget transfers and appropriations to address the Board of Education’s FY2026 deficit. Item 6.12, pages 120–123: Mayor Arulampalam’s letter and resolution addressing the $29.8 million deficit. Thank you to Mayor Arunan Arulampalam and the City Council for standing with our students and investing in Hartford’s future. THE FIGHT CONTINUES. Together, we must secure lasting state support to give every child the resources, opportunities, and excellent education they deserve. Every Hartford child matters. Every child’s future is worth FIGHTING for. #HartfordRise #leading4excellence #setthebarmeetthebarexceedthebarraisethebar

“The more you read, the smarter you become!” My RUSH Reading Tour continued at Naylor Elementary School, where our Hartford Public Schools students embraced that message with excitement and enthusiasm! Every book builds knowledge. Every page opens possibilities. Let’s keep nurturing readers who believe in themselves and their futures! #HartfordRise #leading4excellence #setthebarmeetthebarexceedthebarraisethebar

NEWS EXTRA (October 12, 2026): Our budget challenges have been documented since at least 2017. Annual cuts and temporary fixes cannot replace sustainable funding in Hartford Public Schools. I joined Brian Shactman on WFSB - Channel 3 Eyewitness News to discuss the path forward. We’re committed to responsible financial management and fighting for the resources our students deserve. Every Hartford child matters. Our challenge is ensuring the funding system adequately covers the costs our district is required to pay. We MUST solve the funding challenge and protect our children’s future. Watch below. #HartfordRise #leading4excellence #setthebarmeetthebarexceedthebarraisethebar

🏀❄️ WE’RE HIRING WINTER COACHES! Lead the team. Inspire the future. Hartford Public Schools for the 2026–2027 season! 🔗 Browse all openings and apply online: app.hirenimble.com/jobs/hart… All internal and external applicants must submit an online application to be considered. Coaching positions are open until filled. #HartfordRise #leading4excellence #setthebarmeetthebarexceedthebarraisethebar

BREAKING: Hartford Public Schools FORENSIC AUDIT FINDINGS Hartford families, educators, and community members deserve to hear this directly: The State-commissioned forensic audit states Connecticut State Department of Education: “CLA did not identify evidence of fraud, misappropriation of District assets, improper payments, or unsupported, duplicate, or unauthorized adjusting journal entries.” Since becoming Superintendent, I have received 6 reports, including this audit. And all reports CONFIRMED what I’ve been sharing from day 1: “We have a structural deficit and we need sustainable funding and resources that match our children’s needs.” The audit identifies significant financial pressures from rising costs and expiring grant funding. Despite these challenges, our students and educators continue to deliver progress: 🎓 An 85.3% four-year graduation rate (the highest in Hartford Public Schools history) 📚 K–5 literacy improvement, with students reading at or above expectations increasing from 41% to 49%. 📈 historic math achievement as we continue raising expectations and strengthening instruction. These achievements represent students moving closer to their dreams, and educators and families working together to make it possible. Ahead of tomorrow’s State Board of Education presentation, our community should know: Hartford Public Schools has momentum, our children have extraordinary potential, and I remain committed to earning your trust through transparency, action, and results. State Board of Education Meeting October 7, 2026 - 4:00PM Link: youtube.com/live/EXi2lnY1mJg… YOUR voice matters. Ask our STATE LEADERS AND ELECTED OFFICIALS to fully fund the support Hartford Public Schools is requesting so we can deliver what our students need. We have consistently raised the need to address our structural deficit. Over the last decade, Hartford Public Schools has cut more than $200 million dollars and lost more than 600 jobs. Behind those reductions are fewer adults supporting children, fewer resources for educators, and fewer opportunities for students. We cannot keep asking our children to absorb the cost of an unresolved funding problem. We will no longer accept balancing the budget on the backs of kids. Ask our State leaders to provide the sustainable funding we are requesting, and give us the resources to do what is best for students. #HartfordRise #leading4excellence #setthebarmeetthebarexceedthebarraisethebar

A huge THANK YOU to our friends at Veo for answering my call and bringing a safety demonstration, free helmets, and swag bags to our students in Hartford Public Schools! They practiced on a safety course, and I joined in too! I ride Veo scooters around Hartford, to and from work and from school to school. Knowing our students ride them too, I started wearing a helmet to lead by example. Our young people deserve to see us practice what we preach! Micromobility helps us connect with our city. Let’s enjoy that opportunity with our helmets strapped, our eyes up, and respect for everyone sharing the road. We’re looking to bring Veo back this spring to share more free helmets with our community. Every student has dreams worth protecting, and a future worth arriving safely for. Let’s set the example. Let’s protect one another. Let’s keep Hartford moving forward! 💚 #HartfordRise #leading4excellence #setthebarmeetthebarexceedthebarraisethebar

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Today, I had the opportunity to visit our Hartford Public Schools students at the ReadyCT & Hartford HealthCare Summit, and I loved seeing them learning, exploring, and experiencing healthcare careers firsthand! Through our healthcare pathway with Hartford HealthCare, HPS students have access to incredible experiences, including exclusive internship opportunities, hands-on learning, and exposure to healthcare professionals and careers right here in Hartford. This is what education should do: connect the classroom to careers, expose students to possibilities, and open doors to their future. Our students are getting opportunities to SEE IT. EXPERIENCE IT. AND BECOME IT. Another reason why there are AMAZING opportunities in Hartford Public Schools! 💚 SET THE BAR. MEET THE BAR. EXCEED THE BAR. RAISE THE BAR! 📶 #HartfordRise #leading4excellence #setthebarmeetthebarexceedthebarraisethebar

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Tonight, I’m deeply humbled and grateful to be honored at the 100 Men of Color Black Tie Gala & Awards and selected to serve as the Valedictorian of the Class of 2026! I’m blessed to represent Hartford Public Schools and will continue giving my very best to our students, families, staff, and the entire Hartford community. I receive this recognition with gratitude, and a renewed commitment to the work of service. Grateful for the honor. Humbled by the opportunity. Committed to excellence. SET THE BAR. MEET THE BAR. EXCEED THE BAR. RAISE THE BAR! 📶 #100MenOfColor #HartfordRise #leading4excellence #setthebarmeetthebarexceedthebarraisethebar

The RUSH Tour stopped at Dwight Bellizzi Dual Language Academy, and our 3rd graders were READY! Their excitement for reading, learning, and growing filled the room! I told them: “The more you read…” They shouted back: “THE SMARTER YOU BECOME!” That’s what it’s all about, building confident readers who are excited to learn and hungry to grow! Keep reading. Keep growing. Keep RAISING THE BAR! 💚 #HartfordRise #leading4excellence #setthebarmeetthebarexceedthebarraisethebar

Eastern Connecticut State University, I’m coming your way! I’m excited to join the Eastern Voices of Excellence and speak with students across ALL majors about leadership, purpose, perseverance, and the power of education. 📅 Wednesday, October 7 | 3:00–4:00 PM 📍 Student Center Theatre Eastern students, I’m looking forward to seeing you there. Let’s raise the bar together! #leading4excellence #setthebarmeetthebarexceedthebarraisethebar