New Bedford Light columnist Jack Spillane and Assistant Superintendent of Finance and Operations Andrew O’Leary talk New Bedford schools.
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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 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.
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Black and Hispanic students account for most New Bedford school arrests
“We’ve added more school counselors and we work with our staff to try to identify certain signs to help de-escalate situations.” — New Bedford Superintendent of Schools Thomas Anderson.
Posted inCOVID-19
Omicron taking toll on New Bedford schools
All games and athletic practices through the week have been paused, following a rise in COVID-19 cases among several athletic teams. Officials will reevaluate the situation over the weekend to decide if athletic activity can resume.
New Bedford Schools Facilities Sub-Committee
A review of previous minutes, discussion of December projects and a review of the Facilities Work Charts are on the agenda for this meeting of the Facilities, Maintenance and School […]
New Bedford Schools Facilities Sub-Committee
A review of previous minutes, discussion of December projects and a review of the Facilities Work Charts are on the agenda for this meeting of the Facilities, Maintenance and School […]
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Alma del Mar Charter Schools making the grade
By January, Alma will have built two entirely new school buildings, its original Ottiwell campus on Belleville Avenue and a second $24 million Douglass campus on Church Street.