The Buttonwood Park Zoo, a regional leader in wildlife conservation, oversaw the birth of two endangered bird species last month. Two Cabot’s tragopans, a horned pheasant species listed as vulnerable, and five scaly-sided mergansers, an endangered diving duck species, hatched under the watchful eye of animal care staff. Some of …
Read More »UMass Dartmouth professor featured in National Science Foundation virtual showcase
UMass Dartmouth Associate Professor Shakhnoza Kayumova, who teaches in the STEM Education & Teacher Development department, will be featured in the 2020 STEM for All Video Showcase funded by the National Science Foundation. The event will be held online on May 5-12 and can be found on the STEM for …
Read More »UMass Dartmouth plans for fall 2020 Commencement
Celebrating the Class of 2020 on campus planned for October UMass Dartmouth Chancellor Robert E. Johnson announced today that the University is planning for Commencement ceremonies on campus on October 9 and 10, 2020. Due to the spread of COVID-19, UMass Dartmouth was forced to cancel ceremonies originally scheduled for …
Read More »New Bedford’s NorthStar Learning Centers acquires property for new early childhood education center
With the deed in hand, a vacant lot on the corner of Hyacinth and Rivet Street in New Bedford’s South End of New Bedford will become the site of NorthStar Learning Center’s new early childhood education center. “Our vision is a state-of-the-art center where 134 young children and their families …
Read More »Grab n’ Go meal distribution at Roosevelt moves to Jacobs, May 1
New Bedford Public Schools’ free Grab n’ Go student meal distribution program continues at Grab n’ Go locations throughout the city with one temporary change of location in the South End: on Friday, May 1, 2020, Grab n’ Go at Roosevelt Middle School will move to Jacobs Elementary School, which …
Read More »Baker announces extension of school and non-emergency child care program closure
The Baker-Polito Administration today announced new actions to support the ongoing COVID-19 response, including extending the closure of all public and private schools through the end of the school year, and the closure of all non-emergency child care programs until June 29, 2020. The Administration also announced further support for …
Read More »New law upends MCAS for current school year, loosens housing assistance rules
By Chris Lisinski State House News Service MCAS testing requirements for the school year are suspended, the Department of Elementary and Secondary Education will modify or waive graduation requirements for students set to complete high school this summer, and due dates for district improvement plans will be pushed back under …
Read More »New Bedford Public Schools ‘Grab n’ Go Meals’ schedule changes begin April 9
New Bedford Public Schools free student meals distribution program to adjust schedule: Week of April 6-10, 2020 New Bedford Public Schools’ free Grab n’ Go student meal distribution program continues as usual at the eight Grab n’ Go locations from Monday, April 6 through Thursday, April 9, 2020. However, there …
Read More »Largest teachers union in Massachusetts wants MCAS canceled
Matt Murphy State House News Service The state’s largest teachers union wants the Senate go a step further than the House did on Thursday and mandate the cancellation of the MCAS standardized this year. “Any remote learning that is happening should focus on creative efforts to help students stay connected …
Read More »Greater New Bedford Voc-Tech distributes Chromebooks to students
Greater New Bedford Voc Tech distributed several chromebooks to students in an effort to give all students accessibility to technology throughout the extended school closure. Members of the IT department, maintenance staff, and Officer Fisher facilitated the no contact, curbside pickup for families. This technology is essential for student success …
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