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Bridgeport’s Sit & Speak is a listening session hosted by Reginald David, the CT Mirror’s Bridgeport-focused community engagement reporter. It was created to center the voices of residents in an open and honest conversation. The session on Thursday, April 30, 2026, will focus on education and provide a space for students, parents, educators and community members to share their experiences, including what’s working in local schools, the challenges they see and what they hope to see in the future.

Date: Thursday, April 30
Time: 5:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m.
Location: Bridgeport Public Library, Main Branch, 925 Broad St.

The superintendent and members of the Board of Education will be present primarily to listen and hear directly from the community, with an opportunity for questions and discussion from attendees. The session is designed to be conversational and community-driven, not a formal presentation. Attendees can expect a welcoming environment where they can speak freely, listen to others and engage in meaningful dialogue about the issues shaping Bridgeport’s schools. Email Reginald or join the Bridgeport text line if you have any questions.

Reginald David is the Community Engagement Reporter for CT Mirror. He builds relationships across Connecticut to elevate community voices and deepen public dialogue around local issues. Previously, he was a producer at KCUR 89.3, Kansas City’s NPR station, where he created community-centered programming, led live event coverage for major events like the NFL Draft, the Kansas City Chiefs Super Bowl Parade, and Royals Opening Day, and launched KC Soundcheck, a music series spotlighting local and national artists. Reginald has also hosted special segments, including an in-depth interview with civil rights leader Alvin Brooks and live community coverage on issues like racial segregation and neighborhood development. He began his public media career as an ‘Integrity in News’ intern at WNPR in Hartford.