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When I think of a 5th year senior, my imagination conjures up a college football player, red shirted for a year to gather more maturity for the sport. Never ever do I see the high school student graduating as a fifth year senior. But lookee here...

According to a presentation by the Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education (DESE), New Bedford continues to turn around its school district.

New Bedford Superintendent Dr. Pia Durkin is setting her goals for the current school year. Durkin outlined her agenda before the School Committee Monday night. Durkin said her goal continues to be a 40% reduction in the number of students rated as "needing improvement" or "unsatisfactory" in the state's standardized test...

During a roundtable at the "Level Four" Parker School, Department of Elementary and Secondary Education Commissioner Mitchell Chester made it clear. Chester heard from school officials, teachers, and parents on any progress the school has made since it's "Level Four" designation three years ago, and where the school is still lacking...