Education

New Bedford Fishing Heritage Center revives exhibits on fishing families and immigrant workers, with free April events, AHA! Night talks and youth programs.

RI commencement speakers 2026 feature Matthew Slater and Ashley Judd, as Providence College and NEIT announce major names for May graduation ceremonies.

New Bedford High graduation rate hits 87.3%, record AP scores, student achievement, DESE data, historic gains across subgroups.

A Rochester student wins Feinstein award, donates prize to Forever 1111 Fund honoring classmate lost in skiing avalanche tragedy.

The Dartmouth Cultural Center opens its 2026 season with an exhibit featuring Dartmouth High School AP student artwork and new workshops.

Free New Bedford workshops will teach residents how to repair clothing and bicycles while helping reduce waste at the Crapo Hill landfill.

Bridgewater State students along the South Coast Rail line may soon receive discounted MBTA fares under a pilot program championed by Sen. Mark Montigny.

New Bedford Public Schools extended contracts for Superintendent Andrew O’Leary and Deputy Darcie Aungst through 2031 as the district cites academic progress and reduced absenteeism.

Richard Reeves will speak in New Bedford about the education gap, boys falling behind, and solutions like later school starts and pre-K reform.

One Southcoast Chamber job fair brings 60+ employers to Westport with on-the-spot interviews and hiring opportunities.