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 story behind the story of the new Zeiterion
How did The Zeiterion actually manage to pull off a $37 million theater restoration in a mid-sized city like New Bedford?
Food insecurity: ‘Food need is 365 days a year’
If you missed The Chat with Jack Spillane and local leaders of food distribution programs, you can watch it here.
Candidates’ Chat: School for thought with The Light
The election special Chats with Jack Spillane concluded Wednesday with an informative hour with the candidates for School Committee.