New Bedford Schools

As part of the search for the next Superintendent of New Bedford Public Schools, the Screening Committee seeks input from students, staff, families, and residents through community meetings, focus groups, and an online survey.

Mayor Jon Mitchell says the cost of the hiring an outside search firm to help find candidates for the next superintendent of New Bedford Schools is money well spent.

Some classes are again cancelled at 181 Hillman Street Friday due to needed boiler repairs.

Mayor Jon Mitchell said he had no problem with the New Bedford School Committee voting to continue the No Trespass order against member John Oliveira, because the mayor said he hasn't seen any improvement in Oliveira's behavior.

Some classes are cancelled at 181 Hillman Street on Thursday, January 11 due to needed boiler repairs.

Bristol Community College and New Bedford Public Schools are proud to announce a partnership to bring the Girls Who Code program to BCC’s New Bedford campus this winter.

Despite rumors to the contrary, New Bedford Schools Superintendent Dr. Pia Durkin is not currently a candidate for the same position in Maine.

New Bedford Mayor Jon Mitchell made his weekly visit to WBSM on Wednesday, speaking publicly for the first time on Dr. Pia Durkin's decision to resign as Superintendent of New Bedford Schools.

In a wide-ranging interview, outgoing New Bedford Schools Superintendent Dr. Pia Durkin gives her reasons for resigning and addresses her critics.

Outgoing New Bedford Schools Superintendent Dr. Pia Durkin will discuss her resignation with WBSM's Barry Richard Monday afternoon, but before you listen (and watch), let's get you caught up with all the drama of this past week.