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
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Innovators Charter School sparks now-familiar struggle in New Bedford
There is nothing quite so discouraging to the hopes for the future of New Bedford as this never-ending, always acrimonious debate over each new charter school as they open or expand.
New Bedford School Committee
The New Bedford School Committee will hold a regular meeting at 6 p.m. on Monday, May 9 at Keith Middle School. On the agenda: Public comment on the 2023 budget […]
New Bedford School Committee
The New Bedford School Committee will hold a regular meeting at 6 p.m. on Monday, May 9 at Keith Middle School. On the agenda: Public comment on the 2023 budget […]
New Bedford School Committee
The New Bedford School Committee will hold a regular meeting at 6 p.m. on Monday, May 9 at Keith Middle School. On the agenda: Public comment on the 2023 budget […]