Education

School Committee Supports Resolution to Remove MCAS Graduation Requirement

Keith Thibault April 9, 2024 Comments Off on School Committee Supports Resolution to Remove MCAS Graduation Requirement

Fall River School Committee last night voted to support a resolution to remove the MCAS graduation requirement and ask the state legislature to pass the “Thrive Act” to allow local districts to determine graduation

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Area Recycling Event to Be Held This Weekend in Swansea

Keith Thibault April 8, 2024 Comments Off on Area Recycling Event to Be Held This Weekend in Swansea

Eversource, National Grid, the regional legislative delegation and Massachusetts-based junk removal Green Team Junk Removal are sponsoring recycling events in the region during the month of April

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A Solar Eclipse will Happen on Monday. Here’s What to Expect

Keith Thibault April 6, 2024 Comments Off on A Solar Eclipse will Happen on Monday. Here’s What to Expect

People across the country will be looking to the skies on Monday as we experience a solar eclipse

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City Recognizes Child Abuse Prevention and Sexual Assault Awareness Month

Keith Thibault April 5, 2024 Comments Off on City Recognizes Child Abuse Prevention and Sexual Assault Awareness Month

April is Child Abuse Prevention and Sexual Assault Awareness Month. Mayor Paul Coogan recognized the efforts of organizations such as the Children’s Advocacy Center and The Women’s Center that use this time of year

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Superintendent Pontes Reflects on Her Career as a City Educator

Keith Thibault March 28, 2024 Comments Off on Superintendent Pontes Reflects on Her Career as a City Educator

Late last month Fall River School Superintendent Maria Pontes alerted the school committee of her intention to retire on June 30th, capping a nearly 40-year educational career in Fall River

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