Residents use computers at the UConn Library at the Hartford Public Library’s downtown branch before the pandemic. Public access to the computers has been interrupted at this library and others during the pandemic. Residents use computers at the UConn Library at the Hartford Public Library’s downtown branch before the pandemic. Public access to the computers […]
Barbara Dalio
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Public-private education partnership dissolved despite objections from its embattled CEO
The board’s vote closed the book on a venture marked by its controversial exemption from state disclosure and ethics rules.
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CT and Dalio Philanthropies to formally dissolve education partnership on Friday
State officials and representatives of hedge fund billionaire Ray Dalio’s philanthropic arm will meet Friday to dissolve their education partnership.
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Education partnership CEO could receive $120K in severance, but musn’t criticize the group
The CEO of Connecticut’s education partnership will be paid more than $120,000 in severance if fired, provided she remains silent.
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Lamont announces end to CT’s education partnership with Dalio Philanthropies
Gov. Ned Lamont said he and the Dalios agreed to dissolve the education partnership because of a “breach of trust.”
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Education partnership discusses budget, hires and plans — all in open session
That’s a contrast to the first meeting, which was conducted mostly behind closed doors. The partnership has been criticized for a lack of transparency because it originally planned to hold all its meetings privately.
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Lawmakers balk at being excluded from decision making in education partnership
A plan to exclude lawmakers from the executive committee would weaken oversight of the public-private partnership.
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Lawmakers balk at OKing executive pay, budget for education partnership — via mail
The Partnership for CT board was asked to unanimously approve a tentative budget, nearly $250,000 in executive compensation, and various operating procedures before it has even met.
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After the donation, the $100 million question
The Dalio Foundation’s $100 million donation to Connecticut’s schools is being hailed as good news, but also opens a host of policy questions on how and where the money should be spent.