schools

The potential sale of the Philips Avenue public school building to a developer has become a catalyst for public involvement and a lesson in local government.

Mayor Jon Mitchell said the Mass. Teachers Association is 'wrong' about state law preventing the City from transferring the Kempton School to Alma del Mar.

The New Bedford City Council must end the practice of giving residency waivers to people who want to work in city schools but refuse to join the community.

This year's round of charter school applications came to an end on Tuesday, with no new charters granted.

Classes will resume as scheduled on Tuesday at Hayden McFadden Elementary School in New Bedford.

Two grants have been awarded to causes that further educational opportunities for children in New Bedford.

Parents, teachers, and City officials made impassioned pleas as they voiced their opposition to any expansion of charter schools in the city.

Senator Mark Montigny of New Bedford announced that New Bedford Public Schools will receive $90,000 to support early literacy programs in local public schools.

New Bedford is facing financial devastation if the state imposes another unfunded mandate. Hugh Dunn is leading a unification movement in the City Council.

Ahead of the Tuesday, September 4 primary, the candidates for the 11th Bristol District debated Monday on the Barry Richard Show.