1+ hour, 41+ min ago   (301+ words) The New Bedford Light has once again been selected as a host newsroom by Report for America. With the program's support, The Light will launch an Oceans beat " covered by a new full-time reporter " that will explore the region's rapidly…...

1+ day, 8+ hour ago   (143+ words) Keynote Speaker Richard Reeves: "The Silent Crisis: Addressing the Educational Struggles of Boys and Men'newbedfordlight.org Keynote Speaker Richard Reeves: "The Silent Crisis: Addressing the Educational Struggles of Boys and Men Keynote speaker Richard V. Reeves will present "The Silent Crisis:…...

4+ day, 19+ hour ago   (140+ words) Stuff You Should Know: Basic American Government'The New Bedford Light Stuff You Should Know: Basic American Government The First Unitarian Church in New Bedford is offering a free class, "Stuff You Should Know: Basic American Government." The course provides an…...

1+ week, 23+ hour ago   (1229+ words) Two candidates are vying for a single seat on the board that oversees the education of nearly 13,000 local children and a $250 million budget." Henry Bousquet and Marcus Coward lead the field to fill a vacant seat on the School Committee…...

1+ week, 3+ day ago   (990+ words) It all began in 1985. But the financial situation did not improve, and in 1988, after much debate and hand-wringing, Swain merged with Southeastern Massachusetts University, which would officially become the University of Massachusetts Dartmouth in 1991." At first, it was a difficult…...

2+ week, 6+ hour ago   (1754+ words) The New Bedford Light "If you're an underprivileged kid in America, you will, on average, get the best education not in rich Massachusetts but in poor Mississippi, where per-pupil spending is half as high." " Idrees Kahloon, The Atlantic Massachusetts is…...

2+ week, 1+ day ago   (1246+ words) The New Bedford Light Nine candidates have submitted self-nominations to fill the vacant seat on New Bedford's School Committee, including former city councilors, education professionals, and other well-known civic leaders. This Wednesday, a joint convention of the City Council and…...