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Massachusetts has once again ranked high in the education field!

The New Bedford School Department conducted its second annual Community Survey and saw over a 300% increase in participation from staff, families, and community members compared to last year's.

Teachers and parents are saying there is still a serious threat of violence in New Bedford Public Schools.

The New Bedford City Council hopes to hear from public school teachers Thursday night, concerning disciplinary issues within the schools. Councillor-At-Large Brian Gomes says he still hears about troubling behavior from students within the high school and middle schools, and wants to get to the bottom of it, "Every day we hear of incidents...

Things got heated during another meeting between parents and New Bedford school officials at Kempton School Tuesday evening. Parents voiced their frustrations about the elementary school closing and students being moved to Rodman School...

Working up to a final budget proposal for FY 16, the New Bedford School Committee met Monday afternoon to discuss how to get to that final proposal.

A trend is forming that is keeping more and more public schools open on Good Friday. Old Rochester Regional Public Schools has decided for the first time to open schools this Good Friday. Meanwhile, across the Rhode Island border, a problem is developing in Cranston, where over 200 teachers and 40 assistants in Cranston are requesting Good Friday off. The Superintendent  is thinking of canceling

Teachers from outside the New Bedford School District were invited to Keith Middle School Saturday to see what it's like to teach in the city and submit applications during a career fair.

Paraprofessionals provide classroom support to students that need a little extra assistance. The District Management Council conducted a review of these personnel and presented their findings to the New Bedford School Committee Monday night.

Middle-school age students in New Bedford schools are being offered a new opportunity to expand their musical horizons. Keith, Normandin, and Roosevelt Middle Schools will soon offer free, weekly group lessons for students interested in learning string instruments...