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The New Bedford School Department conducted its second annual Community Survey and saw over a 300% increase in participation from staff, families, and community members compared to last year's.

A group of teachers claim things are not what they seem in the New Bedford School District. This year, unlike last year, few reports have surfaced this year about teachers being assaulted by students. However, the teachers tell WBSM's sister station Fun 107, the assaults are happening on a regular basis and claim there are many students at the New Bedford High School with emotional and behavioral

Teachers and parents are saying there is still a serious threat of violence in New Bedford Public Schools.

The New Bedford City Council hopes to hear from public school teachers Thursday night, concerning disciplinary issues within the schools. Councillor-At-Large Brian Gomes says he still hears about troubling behavior from students within the high school and middle schools, and wants to get to the bottom of it, "Every day we hear of incidents...

New Bedford mayoral candidate Maria Giesta opened up her campaign headquarters at 290 Union St Saturday afternoon.

The New Bedford School Committee recently approved a budget of $120.4 million for the upcoming school year with a six to one vote.

Things got heated during another meeting between parents and New Bedford school officials at Kempton School Tuesday evening. Parents voiced their frustrations about the elementary school closing and students being moved to Rodman School...

Working up to a final budget proposal for FY 16, the New Bedford School Committee met Monday afternoon to discuss how to get to that final proposal.

New Bedford Public Schools wants to hear from students, staff, parents, and other community members.

The City of New Bedford continues to do all it can to promote bicycle usage in the city. Thanks to a $20,000 grant from a regional planning agency, SERPEDD, the city has purchased 163 new bike racks.  They're being placed at parks, beaches and schools...