One of the unique components of RULER is its emphasis on family involvement and reinforcement. In this way, the language of RULER becomes not only a tool that parents can use at home but which bridges the home and school environment.
For more information about how to create and use the charter at home please click here.
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Westport Public Schools honored Veterans Day on Monday, November 11, 2025, with meaningful programs across the district that brought students, staff, families, and local veterans together. From preschool through high school, students learned about the courage, sacrifice, and service of members of the United States Armed Forces and found age-appropriate ways to express their gratitude.
Daniel Cortright, a Bedford Middle School science teacher and former biochemist, has been named Westport’s 2026 Teacher of the Year. Recognized for making science come alive and inspiring eighth graders, Cortright will represent the district in the state competition later this fall. Read the full article in Westport Journal.
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