PROUD Academy (Connecticut)

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PROUD Academy, Inc
Location
New Haven
,
Connecticut

United States
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EstablishedJune 28, 2021
Grades 7-12
Website PROUD Academy

PROUD Academy Inc, is a nonprofit incorporated on June 28, 2021. The goal is to open and operate a school geared for LGBTQ+ students and their allies in Connecticut. The nonprofit is pursuing a charter school initiative and will apply for charter school status in CT. The name "PROUD" Academy stands for "Proudly Respecting Our Unique Differences" Academy. [1] [2] [3]

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The academy will focus on being a safe space free of harassment and bullying for individuals who may have traditionally faced discrimination and harassment. The school will support a broadly inclusive student body bringing together students of different sexual orientations, gender identities/expressions, origins, and faiths. [4] [5] [6] [7]

PROUD Academy will open in Ansonia after moving from New Haven due to high costs and a lack of funding. The school aims to enroll at least 20 students and has received strong interest from families and teachers. Supporters say it will provide a safe, inclusive space for students to thrive. [8] [9] [10]

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References

  1. ↑ Zaretsky, M. (10 July 2022), "Former CT educator eyes private school for LGBTQ students", New Haven Register, retrieved 4 February 2023
  2. ↑ "PROUD Academy Comes Out For New School", New Haven Independent, 7 January 2023, retrieved 4 February 2023
  3. ↑ "Conn.'s first school for LGBTQ+ students coming to New Haven". WTNH News 8. 30 June 2022. Retrieved 30 April 2025.
  4. ↑ "PROUD Academy, a school for LGBTQ youth, to open in September", Connecticut Public, 3 February 2023, retrieved 4 February 2023
  5. ↑ "School Choice Celebration to Elevate LGBTQ+ and Allies Student Voices, Showcase Local Schools", Victoria Advocate, 19 January 2023, retrieved 4 February 2023
  6. ↑ "Connecticut's first LGBTQ-centered school to open later this year", NBC News, 4 February 2023, retrieved 4 February 2023
  7. ↑ Yurcaba, Jo (30 January 2023). "Connecticut's first LGBTQ-centered school to open later this year". NBC News. Retrieved 30 April 2025.
  8. ↑ Stagis, Julie (8 August 2023). "PROUD Academy to open in Ansonia after dropping New Haven plans". New Haven Register. Retrieved 30 April 2025.
  9. ↑ Rader, R. (22 January 2025). "We need the state of Connecticut to fund PROUD Academy". Hartford Courant. Retrieved 30 April 2025.
  10. ↑ "PROUD Academy Delays Opening School for LGBTQ+ Students Due to Lack of Funding". NBC Connecticut. 22 August 2024. Retrieved 30 April 2025.


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