education

New Bedford High School has graduated from the National Academy Foundation. The announcement was made Tuesday by several officials, and means the high school will be adding three new academies in the fall of this year in addition to it's engineering academy...

The newest additions to the Buttonwood Park Zoo were formally introduced to the zoo community Thursday night during a members only event.

Lack of central air conditioning at B.M.C Durfee High School has students planning a walk-out tomorrow afternoon. Do you have any sympathy?

Michael Rock paid a visit to Leroy Wood Elementary School in Fairhaven. Their Buddy Bench has been quite the success. Principal Hartley-Matteson and a couple students explain how it works, and their experiences with finding a buddy! This is an amazing concept, and I wish that it existed when I was in school years ago...

Congratulations are in order for Wareham High School.  As of last week they now have “full” accreditation status.

A groundbreaking was held on Friday for a new playground at the Alfred J. Gomes School in New Bedford.

Local author, Caitlyn Fontes, wrote “Magestica: The Land of Imagination.” The book features a wishing well for children to drop their feelings and wishes into. Fontes' daughter goes to St. Josephs in Fairhaven, and the school adopted the concept of her book for students...

New Bedford Mayor Jon Mitchell's fourth State of the City Address was well received by fellow elected officials Thursday afternoon.

New Bedford's City Council and School Committee will conduct a rare joint session meeting next month to discuss rising concerns over discipline issues in schools.

Photos: Malcolm Butler gives an inspirational message to Brockton students, then engages the media. pic.twitter.com/bitSHzuxzJ — Mike Reiss (@MikeReiss) March 16, 2016 New England Patriots Super Bowl hero Malcolm Butler went to West Middle School in Brockton yesterday to deliver an inspirational message about bullying.