Teach Kids How, Not What, to Think [PHIL-OSOPHY]
Ask them how to solve this problem. Continue reading…
View ArticleUnisex Bathrooms Are a Health Threat for School Girls [OPINION]
Some girls stay home while menstruating to avoid feeling 'period shame.' Continue reading…
View ArticleNew Bedford City on a Hill School Fraud Hiring Scheme [OPINION]
City on a Hill charter school is still advertising to hire teachers for its New Bedford campus, which is set to close soon. But it gets even more deceptive. Continue reading…
View ArticleBomb Threat at B-P Regional Tech School Deemed 'Not Credible'
The high school was evacuated Tuesday 'out of an abundance of caution." Continue reading…
View ArticleBaker: Schools Closed Until May 4
Gov. Charlie Baker announced today that Massachusetts schools will not re-open any sooner than Monday, May 4. Continue reading…
View ArticleMass. Waives MCAS Requirements as Pandemic Upends School Year
The state Legislature passed the bill Thursday and it went straight to Governor Baker's desk. Continue reading…
View ArticleBaker: Schools to Remain Closed for Rest of Academic Year
Massachusetts school buildings will remain closed to students for the rest of this school year, Gov. Charlie Baker announced Tuesday. Continue reading…
View ArticleState Outlines Plan to Bring Students Back to Schools
The Baker Administration unveiled a back-to-school framework that allows for in-person education to resume with a range of new COVID-19 safety protocols. Continue reading…
View ArticleGreater New Bedford Has Lots of Politics to Focus On [OPINION]
There are tremendous political questions and changes occurring in America now. There are even more important local questions and changes that can't be ignored. Continue reading…
View ArticleRemembering New Bedford's Best Teachers [OPINION]
We all remember those teachers who impacted us the most. Barry Richard recalls some of the best he had in New Bedford. Who was yours? Continue reading…
View ArticleSome Students in Fairhaven, New Bedford Being Dismissed Early
Students at the East Fairhaven School, as well as Roosevelt Middle School in New Bedford, are being dismissed early due to water and heating issues at the schools. Continue reading…
View ArticleBaker Seeks $15M for Displaced Students
Gov. Baker plans to recommend $15 million in additional state funding for districts that are educating students displaced by hurricanes in Puerto Rico and the U.S. Virgin Islands. Continue reading…
View ArticleWareham Crossing Guard Hit by Car During Tuesday Morning Commute
A school crossing guard in Wareham is hospitalized after being struck by a car Tuesday morning. Continue reading…
View ArticleTeen Held Without Bail
The student accused of making threats against Wareham schools has been ordered held without bail. Continue reading…
View ArticleDurkin Presents Budget Request
New Bedford Public Schools Superintendent Dr. Pia Durkin has outlined her final budget proposal to the School Committee. Continue reading…
View ArticleGomes Calls for Stronger School Security
New Bedford City Councillor at Large Brian Gomes is calling for renewed discussion and action on improved safety measures in city schools. Continue reading…
View ArticleWBSM TV: Selectman Allin Frawley on School Safety, South Coast Rail
Chairman of the Middleboro Board of Selectman Allin Frawley joins Chris McCarthy to discuss his town's plan to keep schools safe by installing a police officer in every building, and more. Continue...
View ArticleSchool Threat
A student at a New Bedford middle school has been disciplined after allegedly making a threat towards the school. Continue reading…
View ArticleAnderson to Lead New Bedford Schools
In a 6-1 vote, the New Bedford School Committee has selected Thomas Anderson to lead the New Bedford School District as superintendent. Continue reading…
View ArticleBaker: $15 Million Coming to Schools with Hurricane Evacuees
Gov. Baker says $15 million of state education funds will be available to districts that enrolled evacuee students from Puerto Rico and the Virgin Islands. Continue reading…
View ArticleMitchell: Short and Long Term Solutions Needed for Opioid Crisis
In his weekly appearance on WBSM, New Bedford Mayor Jon Mitchell said although the city saw a drop in overdoses, there has been a spike in fatal overdoses. Continue reading…
View ArticleCreating A Voting Culture
One City Councilor is looking for ways to increase voter interest and turnout in New Bedford elections. Ward Three Councilor Hugh Dunn wants to see voter registration forms placed in public buildings...
View ArticleMontigny: New Bedford Set to Receive Millions in School Aid
The Massachusetts Senate voted today to pass legislation which will implement significant state dollars toward local public schools. Continue reading…
View ArticleMassachusetts Senators Table ‘Meal Shaming’ Bill
The Massachusetts Senate is calling on schools to better inform parents about their policies regarding students who don't have money to pay for lunch. Continue reading…
View ArticleMontingy Secures Hundreds of Millions in Funding for New Bedford Programs
Sen. Mark Montigny has secured a multi-million dollar increase in state operating funds for New Bedford. Continue reading…
View ArticleSouthcoast Rail, Schools Covered in 11th Bristol Debate [WBSM TV]
Ahead of the Tuesday, September 4 primary, the candidates for the 11th Bristol District debated Monday on the Barry Richard Show. Continue reading…
View ArticleCouncilor Dunn's Unity Resolution on City's Future [OPINION]
New Bedford is facing financial devastation if the state imposes another unfunded mandate. Hugh Dunn is leading a unification movement in the City Council. Continue reading…
View ArticleNew Bedford Schools to Receive $90,000 Grant
Senator Mark Montigny of New Bedford announced that New Bedford Public Schools will receive $90,000 to support early literacy programs in local public schools. Continue reading…
View ArticleSave Our Schools Discussion Held
Parents, teachers, and City officials made impassioned pleas as they voiced their opposition to any expansion of charter schools in the city. Continue reading…
View Article$430K in Grants Awarded to New Bedford Educational Causes
Two grants have been awarded to causes that further educational opportunities for children in New Bedford. Continue reading…
View ArticleHay-Mac to Reopen Tuesday
Classes will resume as scheduled on Tuesday at Hayden McFadden Elementary School in New Bedford. Continue reading…
View ArticleNo New Charter Schools in MA
This year's round of charter school applications came to an end on Tuesday, with no new charters granted. Continue reading…
View ArticleNew Bedford Needs Local School Leadership [OPINION]
The New Bedford City Council must end the practice of giving residency waivers to people who want to work in city schools but refuse to join the community. Continue reading…
View ArticleMitchell: MTA 'Wrong' on Law Regarding Charter School Deal
Mayor Jon Mitchell said the Mass. Teachers Association is 'wrong' about state law preventing the City from transferring the Kempton School to Alma del Mar. Continue reading…
View ArticleNew Bedford Parking Dispute Is Important [OPINION]
The potential sale of the Philips Avenue public school building to a developer has become a catalyst for public involvement and a lesson in local government. Continue reading…
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