“Global Learning Charter Public School (GLCPS), a tuition-free public charter school that currently services 500 students in grades 5-12, recently sponsored students Natalie Teixeira and Rosa Nieto-Hernandez at the Brown University Leadership Institute. Both students chose to attend the Women in Leadership course which included readings, assignments, independent study and …
Read More »Massachusetts Officials: “Beavers will be picking up activity as ‘Beaver Moon’ arrives”
“November’s full moon can be seen this upcoming Sunday and is known as the “Beaver Moon”. It likely got its nickname from beavers being active as they prepare for winter by building their winter dams, stockpiling food, and putting on weight at this time of year. Beavers play an important …
Read More »OPINION: “College students unable to pay for food is not a new phenomenon!”
The following is an opinion sent to New Bedford Guide. It does not reflect the opinion of New Bedford Guide, nor is it an OP-ED. In fairness and objectivity, we share opinions from our readers whether we agree or disagree with their opinion. Do you have a counter opinion to …
Read More »Local historian explains the origin and history of New Bedford’s “City Seal”
In a video produced by New Bedford Cable Network, local historian, Arthur Motta explains the origin of New Bedford’s “City Seal”. The first seal originated in 1847 and was a crudely drawn depiction of Clarks Point lighthouse. The seal read “I am diffusing light” which was not only a reference …
Read More »Legacy of former New Bedford Mayor Kalisz taught to youth regarding importance of local government
The “New Bedford Votes Youth Empowerment Program” is not only getting the youth interested in local politics, but it is giving them paid jobs to work as poll workers during elections. New Bedford election commissioner, Manny DeBrito and Ward 4 City Councilor Derek Baptiste took a different approach to spark …
Read More »Providence College Friars star Bryce Hopkins surprises kids at New Bedford Boy & Girls Club
The kids at the Boys & Girls Club of New Bedford couldn’t contain their excitement when PC Friars basketball star and projected 2nd round draft pick, Bryce Hopkins walked into the gym on Wednesday afternoon. He was accompanied with PC Friars woman’s basketball standout, Grace Efosa. They spoke to the …
Read More »The fascinating and tragic history of Palmers Island in New Bedford
Tucked west inside the busy New Bedford Harbor lies an island that began with a grim history. The land was first used as an internment camp for indigenous people during King Philip’s War in 1675-76. Most of these Individuals were later sold into slavery in the West Indies after the …
Read More »Bishop Stang Senior, Dartmouth’s William Kippe recognized by National Merit Scholarship Program
“President James Benson and Vice Principal for Academics Dan Dias of Bishop Stang High School announced today that William Kippe has been named a Commended Students in the 2024 National Merit Scholarship Program. A Letter of Commendation from the school and National Merit Scholarship Corporation (NMSC®) has been presented to …
Read More »Massachusetts education officials release accountability results; recovery plans for New Bedford
Tackling learning loss & achievement gaps are the focus of district plans. “The Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education (DESE) released the 2022–2023 statewide accountability results that include achievement and growth scores from both ACCESS and MCAS testing. The accountability results also measure progress in the areas of attendance, …
Read More »Massachusetts education leaders planning to add more charter schools to New Bedford
According to reporting from the Boston Globe, Massachusetts education leaders are creating a new pipeline to develop and open more charter schools across the state. In a recently released article titled “Massachusetts education leaders hope to jump start a new era of charter school growth” they noted, “The expansion will …
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