Pia Durkin

Summer Education
Summer Education
Summer Education
New Bedford Superintendent of Schools, Dr. Pia Durkin, is voicing her support for legistlation that would continue education through the summer months. Durkin spoke in favor of the bill on Beacon Hill Monday. Durkin tells WBSM News the pilot grant program would partner the school district with educational venues like the Whaling Museum, the Art Museum, and others that would offer educational and f
Bullying at New Bedford Schools [Video]
Bullying at New Bedford Schools [Video]
Bullying at New Bedford Schools [Video]
Can you believe that a 4th grader bit a school official? That what one parent tells Brian's Beat on the Educational Focus. Worst, according to Jennifer Duarte and Janele Goldman, acts of violence by this 4th grader have been on-going, and that school principals and administrators were slower than molasses in resolving the issue...
Hay-Mac Turnaround
Hay-Mac Turnaround
Hay-Mac Turnaround
With the Hayden-McFadden school's new turnaround plan coming together, New Bedford Superintendent Pia Durkin says no one will lose their job during the re-application process, except for performance reasons. On Wednesday, the School Committee discussed a number of recommendations to bring the low-performing school out of the level 4 designation, including requiring all staff and faculty to re-appl
Coats For Needy Students
Coats For Needy Students
Coats For Needy Students
Members of the New Bedford Educators Association are donating more than $5,3000 worth of coats, winter clothing, educational supplies and hygiene products to needy children in all city schools. Karen Regan is the supervisor of school nurses in New Bedford...
New Bedford To Put Emphasis On Student Support
New Bedford To Put Emphasis On Student Support
New Bedford To Put Emphasis On Student Support
Although state officials were happy with New Bedford Schools' progress, they say there's still work to do with student support. At Monday's School Committee meeting, the Department of Elementary and Secondary Education presented a report on New Bedford's Accelerated Improvement Plan...
Some Improvements
Some Improvements
Some Improvements
Although some New Bedford elementary schools' PARCC results showed improvement, Superintendent Pia Durkin says the district still faces challenges. At Monday's School Committee meeting, members recognized a number of schools for showing growth in their PARCC exam results...

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