Thomas Anderson

Even in the time of remote learning, there is still such a thing as a snow day.

New Bedford Police Officer Chris Cotter says the relationship between the cops and the kids locally remains mostly positive.

While welcoming students back to school, Superintendent Anderson is closely watching the rates of infection in New Bedford and other school districts.

If children fear the police, it is because they have been taught to fear them.

Principal Darcie Aungst says 'five years ago, Congdon was ranked in the bottom 20% of schools in the state. Now, it's one of the top schools in the country.'

It will be a challenging start to the school year in New Bedford, but Superintendent Thomas Anderson is planning to meet all challenges head on.

The New Bedford branch of the NAACP says city schools have a long way to go when it comes to establishing a diverse workforce.

The plan calls for most students to start the year with remote learning from home, and a gradual return to in-person learning in schools in October.

Thomas Anderson has "set a constructive tone" and offered clear direction for the city's schools, Mayor Jon Mitchell said.

Our kids have not attended school since February and March and need to get back in the classroom as quickly as possible.