The Light gathered librarians, directors, and school administrators to discuss the state of school libraries and their future. They are unified. Libraries offer “a social and emotional support space in the school.”
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The Light on Radio: Jack Spillane discusses school building funding on The Tim Weisberg Show
New Bedford Light columnist Jack Spillane goes on WBSM’s The Tim Weisberg Show to discuss one his most recent columns addressing the Massachusetts School Building Authority’s reluctance to replace New […]
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The Light on Radio: Jack Spillane weighs in on Mayor Jon Mitchell’s State of the City speech
Mayor Jon Mitchell’s State of the City speech was the first topic as New Bedford Light columnist Jack Spillane joined Jim Phillips on WBSM’s Townsquare Sunday.
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The Light on Radio: Jack Spillane discusses deadly boarding house fire, vocational admissions and city council
Jack Spillane joins Jim Phillips on WBSM’s Town Square Sunday to discuss a recent deadly fire at a boarding house on Acushnet Avenue. They also delve into the future of […]
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Video: Chancellor Mark Fuller talks about the next chapter for UMass Dartmouth
At the start of his second full year as chancellor of UMass Dartmouth, Mark Fuller has some big challenges in front of him. Among his tasks are to turn around declining enrollment and retention numbers.
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New Bedford-area teachers frustrated by state’s decision to raise MCAS standards
“They don’t understand the harm that it’s causing … or what it’s doing to our teaching and learning environment.” — Cynthia Roy, biology teacher and executive committee member of the Massachusetts Teachers Association.
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South Coast area colleges changing courses, shifting strategies to boost declining enrollment
Specific majors and departments at area universities are seeing enrollment drop in liberal arts courses as interest shifts to fields that have a more reliable track to the workforce.
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Could New Bedford really solve its school building problems? Assistant superintendent says ‘Yes’
“Our students shouldn’t have to compromise for where they are. Our teachers shouldn’t have to compromise for where they work.” — New Bedford’s Assistant Superintendent Andrew O’Leary
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New Bedford High School students navigate the stresses of COVID-19
“There’s a huge majority of students who are doing fine. … But we have seen an increase in anxiety and depression which are consistent with national trends.” — Kathleen Mackenzie, supervisor of clinical and behavioral services at New Bedford Public Schools
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Innovators Charter School withdraws its application
“We need additional time to continue to share the vision for our proposed educational model in the community.” — Meg Mayo-Brown