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NB Schools Removed from State Monitoring
NB Schools Removed from State Monitoring
NB Schools Removed from State Monitoring
The Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education has concluded its monitoring of New Bedford Public Schools’ implementation of its Accelerated Improvement Plan (AIP), and has expressed its confidence in the district’s ability to continue its track record of progress under the plan and leadership’s strategy...
Brooks Elementary School
Brooks Elementary School
Brooks Elementary School
The Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education released statewide achievement scores for PARCC and MCAS exams Monday afternoon and they showed an improved ranking for the Elizabeth Carter Brooks Elementary School.
Graduation Numbers Up
Graduation Numbers Up
Graduation Numbers Up
New Bedford School officials say more students are graduating from New Bedford High School, and fewer students are dropping out. Figures from the Mass. Department of Elementary and Secondary Education show the annual dropout rate at New Bedford High School has declined to 2...
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...
Mitchell To DESE:  New Bedford Opposed To “City On The Hill” Charter School
Mitchell To DESE: New Bedford Opposed To “City On The Hill” Charter School
Mitchell To DESE: New Bedford Opposed To “City On The Hill” Charter School
Mayor Jon Mitchell has informed the Commissioner of Elementary and Secondary Education, he is opposed to the City On The Hill Charter School in Boston, being awarded a charter for a new school in New Bedford.  In a ten page letter to Commissioner Mitchell Chester, the Mayor said his opposition is related to cost, and the school's poor educational record........
Mitchell Asks DESE For Help With Superintendent Search
Mitchell Asks DESE For Help With Superintendent Search
Mitchell Asks DESE For Help With Superintendent Search
The Mayor of New Bedford traveled to Boston on Thursday, making a stop at the Department of Elementary and Secondary Education.  Mayor Jon Mitchell tells WBSM News, he's seeking the state's help in recruiting top notch candidates for the Superintendent's job in New Bedford...

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