The civil rights complaint against Greater New Bedford Regional Voc-Tech and other Massachusetts vocational high schools continues to wind its way through the legal system.
Members of the Vocational Education Justice Coalition joined The Chat to talk about their ongoing concerns that the schools continue to engage in admissions policies that prevent access to vocational education for many students in New Bedford, specifically English language learners, students of color, and students with disabilities.
Jack Spillane spoke with three members of the coalition, including Renee Ledbetter of United Interfaith Action of Southeastern Mass, about what some see as the most pressing educational issue in the city.
THE CHAT ARCHIVES
Register for The Chat: The budget crisis in Massachusetts cities and towns
Join Jack Spillane on June 18 at 1 p.m. for a discussion with two experts on how municipal budgets are crafted in Massachusetts and what, if anything, might help the situation.
O’Leary, DeLoach, Furtado Jr. working together for New Bedford students
The leaders of the city’s public schools joined the conversation to discuss collaboration and working toward a common goal. Watch the entire Chat.
Mitchell on his goals for the city, the budget, and immigration enforcement
In an hour-long one-on-one with The Light, the mayor hit on everything from education to wind to police to standing up for New Bedford.