Bridgeport Families Urged to Join School Funding Advocacy Push

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Bridgeport's Board of Education has created a new advocacy committee focused on pushing the state to increase funding for Bridgeport Public Schools. Local leaders are calling on principals, administrators, parents, students, and other residents to join the effort, with the goal of raising per-pupil state aid well beyond the current proposal. A QR-code guide will help families quickly contact legislators.

Why it matters

Bridgeport schools have long struggled with inadequate funding, leading to challenges like large class sizes, outdated facilities, and limited resources for students. This new advocacy push represents a community-driven effort to secure more state support and improve educational opportunities for Bridgeport children.

The details

The new Bridgeport school funding advocacy committee plans to testify at the state Capitol this week, making the case for increased aid. They are encouraging all stakeholders - from principals and administrators to parents and students - to get involved and contact their legislators. A QR code guide will provide a quick way for families to reach out to state representatives.

• The Bridgeport Board of Education created the new advocacy committee in February 2026.
• The committee plans to testify at the state Capitol this week.

What’s next

The committee's testimony at the state Capitol this week will be a key step in their push for increased school funding. Bridgeport families are encouraged to stay engaged by using the QR code guide to contact their legislators.