josh amaral

Two of the four candidates vying for three available seats on the New Bedford School Committee appeared on WBSM Wednesday, addressing what they feel are the biggest issues going forward for the city's school department. Both seem to agree that Superintendent Dr. Pia Durkin is one of those issues.

Nothing like the kid showing the adults the ropes

The New Bedford Educators Association held a debate featuring the four candidates for school committee on Tuesday night.

The four candidates vying for three seats on the New Bedford School Committee in next month's municipal election are expected to take part Tuesday night in a Candidates' Debate at the Whaling Museum.

Candidates running for City Councilor At-Large, School Committee, and Mayor were participated in a public forum at the Whaling Museum on Thursday.

Members of the New Bedford School Committee and City Council are finally talking to each other. It happened Wednesday night during a meeting at the Downtown library, organized by City Council President Linda Morad and School Committee Vice-Chair Josh Amaral...

The tallies are unofficial, but we are getting a better idea on how New Bedford School Committee members feel about affirming free speech as a fundamental right for members in the educational atmosphere. Members Josh Amaral and Chris Cotter are crafting a Resolution that guarantees a students, with parental consent to opt-out or refuse statewide standardized tests like MCAS and PARCC, and be able

Two New Bedford School Committee members are working on a resolution to allow students along with their families the right to opt out of high stakes tests, like MCAS and PARCC. Brian explains not only is it time, but how you should throw your support their way...

A quaint gathering at the downtown New Bedford library, A UMass-Dartmouth Education Professor delivering much more than promised. Dr. Ricardo Rosa bringing to light a release, last week, by the Amherst-Pelham School District. They have affirmed the right of parents and children to Opt out of high stakes testing...

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.