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The New Bedford School District is inviting teachers to submit applications during a Career Fair Saturday at Keith Middle School. Spokesman Jonathan Carvalho says the district is looking for teachers who want to be in New Bedford.... Carvalho says applications will also be accepted for a variety of other positions, including clerical jobs, custodial positions, electricians, paraprofessionals, and

It was not a happy first day of school for Ken Walsh and his family in New Bedford. Walsh's six year old daughter is a type one diabetic, and per her doctor's orders, she needs to attend a school with a full-time nurse on duty.

There's some changes coming to the Hayden-McFadden Elementary School in New Bedford, thanks to a $1.2 million state grant.

The New Bedford City Council has again tabled a request to transfer $3.5 million in free cash, to close a deficit in the School Department budget.  When asked to react to the City Council's decision, Mayor Jon Mitchell said..."t...

Days before the School Committee vote on Innovation Schools,  backers of those plans rallied Thursday night at Our Lady of Guadalupe Parish at St. James Church.  Several speakers from United Interfaith Action urged "yes" votes for the Esperanza and Renaissance Schools, but Mayor Jon Mitchell told the crowd of 200, he is still undecided...

Mayor Jon Mitchell says his administration is ready to deal with the reported deficit in the School Department budget.

The process of hiring a new School Superintendent in New Bedford started with 36 candidates.  Now, its down to three.

The City of New Bedford is making real progress in removing snow from streets and sidewalks, so public schools will reopen Wednesday in New Bedford.  That's the word from New Bedford Mayor Jon Mitchell.     The Mayor says his biggest concern is making sure busses can maneuver and children can walk safely to school...