Two charter schools in New Bedford are seeking to grow by almost 1,300 seats. Currently the New Bedford Public Schools are already underfunded by $40.3 million annually, but the proposal could drain as much as $30 million more. These charter schools are not required to meet the needs of every student, and many are returned back to the public schools.
The New Bedford Coalition to Save Our Schools is urging concerned citizens to flood state reps and senators with calls opposing pro-charter school bill, HD4174 that turns state education law on its head to pay for Alma del Mar with public funds.
Click here for a script. You can also sign an online petition.
City and State officials have been working behind closed doors to sidestep the community's voices in determining the future of public education for residents of New Bedford. Join educators, students, and parents in the fight for quality public schools and the resistance to charter school expansion in New
Bedford. Our voices, our futures.
City and State officials have been working behind closed doors to sidestep the community's voices in determining the future of public education for residents of New Bedford. Join educators, students, and parents in the fight for quality public schools and the resistance to charter school expansion in New
Bedford. Our voices, our futures.
City and State officials have been working behind closed doors to sidestep the community's voices in determining the future of public education for residents of New Bedford. Join educators, students, and parents in the fight for quality public schools and the resistance to charter school expansion in New
Bedford. Our voices, our futures.
The New Bedford Coalition to Save Our Schools will be hosting a screening of "Backpack Full of Cash" to highlight the role charter schools, privatization, and funding cuts have had in devastating public schools, and the most vulnerable children who rely on them. The film also shows a model for improving schools – a well-resourced public school system in Union City, New Jersey, where poor kids are getting a high quality education without charters or vouchers.
Lunch will be served.
On Tuesday, November 27th, Massachusetts Jobs with Justice be joining the New Bedford Coalition to Save our Schools Community Discussion on Public Education https://www.facebook.com/events/1917012901939402/” from 5:30-7:30pm at the Keith Middle School. Two charter schools in New Bedford are seeking to grow by almost 1,300 seats. Currently the New Bedford Public Schools are already underfunded by $40.3 million annually, but the proposal could drain as much as $30million more. These charter schools are not required to meet the needs of every student, and many are returned back to the public schools.
