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Technology took the forefront of Monday night's New Bedford school budget discussion. Out of the $7.7 million expected to be added to the district's budget for 2017, $300,000 will be included for technology replacement. New Bedford schools' Information Technology Director Rob Tetreault says the additional funds could go toward a number of needs, such as laptops for middle school faculty, or partia

Street peddling is protected speech. Panhandling is a viable, hard-working job. Imagine sitting or standing for a few hours with a sign that reads, "Homeless, Need Help, God Bless." That's all it takes for a few panhandlers to make a wad of money...

This very disturbing video comes from Tifton County, Georgia, where a teacher appears to intentionally knee a four-year-old special needs student, knocking him to the ground. The video, which sparked outrage on when posted on WBSM's social media platforms, begs the question--if Tifton County schools can have cameras placed in their classrooms and hallways, why can't New Bedford...

New Bedford Mayor Jon Mitchell's fourth State of the City Address was well received by fellow elected officials Thursday afternoon.

New Bedford's City Council and School Committee will conduct a rare joint session meeting next month to discuss rising concerns over discipline issues in schools.

New Bedford School Superintendent Dr. Pia Durkin requested a budget of around $130 million for the upcoming school year.

School across Eastern Massachusetts cancelled classes on Monday due to a major winter storm that was forecasted to bring up to 10 inches of snow.

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

Loan orders dominated the New Bedford City Council's agenda Thursday night, including funding of municipal buildings and elementary schools.

The New Bedford School Committee heard from parents at the Jireh Swift Elementary School during their meeting last week.