charter school

In New Bedford, an interest group has formed to propose a new charter school, which brings back recent memories of intense public debate.

The deal involves the purchase and eventual demolition of the home currently located at the Church Street address.

School officials say classes will continue till the end of the school year, but students aren't so sure.

New Bedford School Superintendent Thomas Anderson has responded to written questions submitted by students of the soon-to-close City on a Hill charter school.

CEO Kevin Taylor says the purpose of the forum is to answer questions about the closure of the school and discuss educational options for students.

Thomas Anderson is beginning his third full year as Superintendent.

Now that the charter school plan has collapsed—or perhaps gone accordingly to plan—the city is going to have to deal with the financial fallout.

The collapse of the compromise between Alma del Mar Charter School, New Bedford, and Comm. Riley is an opportunity for Gov. Charlie Baker. But does he want it?

Those on both sides of the issue, from Mayor Jon Mitchell to Alma del Mar Executive Director Will Gardner, have weighed in on today's decision.

Education Commissioner Jeff Riley said Friday morning he is "still looking into" how to handle a New Bedford charter school expansion