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A City Master Plan New Bedford 202010EducationOverviewThrough the 19 th and mid-20 th centuries, New Bedford’seducational system evolved in support of our community’s need fora workforce in maritime, textile, and industrial enterprises. As aresult, higher education was not necessary to provide a good livingfor New Bedford families, and not emphasized as a vital tool forindividual, family, or citywide success. As we plan for our future,we understand the urgency to develop a quality educational visionthat will impact our community’s character and economic potential.A comprehensive sustainable vision for New Bedford must includethe strengthening and expanding of our educational system.This section describes the existing educational resources withinNew Bedford and the surrounding region, including highereducation, the public school system, specialty programs, and privateschools. These regional resources present opportunities forCredit: Spinner Publicationscontinued coordinated efforts to develop a comprehensivecommunity of resources and activities for the benefit of all our residents. Expanding our educational systeminto our region supports the development of lifelong learning opportunities for residents and provides for thedevelopment of sustainable competencies in our students, with increased exposure to local and regional issuesand resources. For more information, please refer to the New Bedford Public Schools website. 1During the public input process the educational attainment of New Bedford citizens, both youth and adult, wasa major topic of discussion. The following provides a summary of comments regarding education:> Support and initiate programs that promote the value of education to all generations and ethnic groups;> Instill the value of education as part of the local culture by developing initiatives and programs intended tobetter engage parents and families in the City’s educational system;> Continue to expand cooperation and integration among City agencies, city schools, local colleges, nongovernmentalorganizations, and local businesses;> Link educational and training programs to the needs of existing and potential employers to supportsustainable economic development; and> Develop programs and tools that support, celebrate and assist immigrant populations in New Bedford’seducational system.1 New Bedford School Department website: http://www.newbedford.k12.ma.us/Education10-1
A City Master Plan New Bedford 2020Currently, the New Bedford Public Schools Strategic Plan for 2008–2011 (NBPS Strategic Plan) lays outspecific elements that are appropriate to incorporate into New Bedford 2020, as presented below. 2Mission StatementVisionGuiding PrincipleWe are committed to developing a community of learners who are academicallyproficient, demonstrate strong character and exhibit self-confidence.“As whalers’ oil provided light to the world, so shall New Bedford students shinewith academic excellence.”Children and youth are the highest priority in all decision making.> All students have the right to achieve to their highest potential.> School culture and climate must be responsive to the diverse needs of ourstudents.> All of our students can succeed academically.Goal with ObjectivesSet high academic standards for all students and believe they can achieve them.> Create a positive school culture that builds character and self confidence.> Engage parents and community in the learning process.> Establish a professional staff that demonstrates quality, diversity and a strongbackground in content knowledge and pedagogy.The NBPS Strategic Plan goes into depth on how to accomplish specific goals by assigning objectivesassociated with each goal, as demonstrated by the example above. The objectives are further developed into thespecific categories, including activities, responsible parties, schedules, and expected outcomes during thePlan’s timeframe.Many of the NBPS Strategic Plan actions support other recommendations of New Bedford 2020, such asworkforce development for marine science and technology, renewable energy, and healthcare. Furthermore,safer communities, more public engagement, and expansion of community spirit are benefits of increasedcommunity involvement in the school system.Existing Educational ResourcesNew Bedford and the surrounding region have a variety of educational resources that provide many educationalopportunities for all segments of the population. These resources consist of the following schools andprograms. Figure 10.1, provided at the end of this chapter, shows the location of the existing educationalresources.2 New Bedford Public Schools Strategic Plan 2008-2011, New Bedford School Department, October 2008.(website: http://www.newbedfordschools.org/STRATEGIC_PLAN_2008_2011.pdf)Education10-2
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