September - October 2012

September/October 2012: Table of Contents

Perspective

Diane Sembrot

10 Teens to Watch

If you have ever been tempted to dismiss the young, prepare yourself for a refreshing change of perspective. These Fairfield teens are impressive for many reasons, and not just because they’ve discovered and honed natural talents at a young age. They’re performing in orchestras around the world, rolling up their sleeves for volunteering at home, and scoring high on tests and in athletics. These teens are confident about the future—and they are sure to win you over along the way.

Beth Cooney Fitzpatrick

Closing the Achievement Gap

While school begins, questions remain as policy makers and experts continue to debate whether the state’s education reform bill will accomplish its objectives, and parents try to grasp how the changes will affect their kids in class. Here is the lowdown so far.

Carol Leonetti Dannhauser

Forever Free

Lincoln, the Emancipation Proclamation, and a Story of Empowerment

Brigitte Quinn

Street Eats

Fairfield's food trucks in all their quirky, mess, spicy deliciousness

beth cooney fitzpatrick