Education

United States Senator Elizabeth Warren (D-Mass.) released the following statement after President Biden cancelled student loan debt: “Today is a day of joy and relief because President Biden has canceled a big chunk of student debt for as many as 43 million Americans. The President has taken a powerful step …

University of Massachusetts receives grant to launch new statewide Early College program with online classes. The Baker-Polito Administration today awarded more than $2 million to high schools and colleges, including the University of Massachusetts, that are developing new early college pilot programs aimed at significantly increasing the number of underrepresented …

With most New Bedford Public Schools opening for their first day of classes on September 1, technicians and specialists of NBPS Technology Services Department have been busy throughout the summer carrying out their department’s annual IT Refresh Program for the coming 2022-2023 School Year. The comprehensive districtwide upgrade represents an …

“On Wednesday, August 17, 2022 at approximately 8:45 p.m., Dartmouth Police received a call from two (2) hikers who were lost in the woods off of Collins Corner Road. As their cell phone was extremely low on battery, Dartmouth Police dispatchers were eventually only able to communicate with the hikers …

Hayden McFadden, Renaissance and Rodman Schools welcome new leaders for SY2022-2023. New Bedford Public Schools welcomes three new principals for the 2022-2023 school year at Hayden McFadden, Renaissance and Rodman Schools, Superintendent Thomas Anderson announced recently, stating, “It is a pleasure to welcome these accomplished leaders; they bring a wealth …

Six new teams added at Keith, Normandin and Roosevelt Middle Schools. New Bedford Public Schools along with Play Ball Foundation continues to expand athletic offerings at its three middle schools with pla­ns for additional team sports in the coming school year. Keith, Normandin and Roosevelt Middle Schools saw increased capacity …

The New Bedford School Committee and the New Bedford Education Association (NBEA) have agreed to a new three-year contract that will run from July 1, 2022, through June 30, 2025. The 8-page Memorandum of Agreement – Unit A (MOA) was unanimously ratified by the New Bedford School Committee on July …

The Baker-Polito Administration today awarded $15 million in workforce training grants to the Commonwealth’s 15 community colleges in support of the creation and expansion of training programs in high-demand industries, such healthcare, education, manufacturing, information technology and cybersecurity. Approximately 1,500 individuals will receive specialized training at no cost. About one …

Today, Senator Mark Montigny (D-New Bedford) voted in favor of legislation that will expand access to early education and care across Massachusetts. S2973 will improve access and affordability for families, stabilize providers while expanding capacity, and increase support for the workforce to recruit and retain highly qualified staff. Measures contained …

Nearly 100 eighth grade scholars graduated from Alma del Mar this month. These graduates will now matriculate to the high school of their choosing, including Greater New Bedford Voc-Techl, the Academy of Honors at New Bedford High, Bishop Stang, Bristol Aggie, and Old Colony. Alma del Mar operates two charter …