![New Bedford Charter School Debate Not Done Yet [OPINION]](http://townsquare.media/site/518/files/2019/03/Mitchell-and-Gardner.png?w=980&q=75)
New Bedford Charter School Debate Not Done Yet [OPINION]
The City of New Bedford and the Alma del Mar Charter School have finally reached a deal, but that deal has many choke points.
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![Councillor Hugh Dunn is Leading on Charter Schools [OPINION]](http://townsquare.media/site/518/files/2018/08/Hugh-Dunn.png?w=980&q=75)
Councillor Hugh Dunn is Leading on Charter Schools [OPINION]
The first member of the City Council to oppose the expansion of charter schools is Hugh Dunn. Mayor Mitchell and former Mayor Lang also oppose this expansion.
![New Bedford Leaders Needed on Charter School Expansion [OPINION]](http://townsquare.media/site/518/files/2017/10/Alma-del-Mar-Charter-School.jpg?w=980&q=75)
New Bedford Leaders Needed on Charter School Expansion [OPINION]
Alma del Mar, a charter school in New Bedford, is asking the Commonwealth to expand its population by over 1,000 new students. The mayor of the city opposes it.