Leadership Academy Approved by School Committee

Monday night, April 12th 2010, the New Bedford School Committee heard two presentations concerning the work of the Restructuring Committee at NBHS.  The NBLA (New Bedford Leadership Academy) proposal was one.  In a short PowerPoint presentation, we laid out 1) what the NBLA is, 2) where are we now, and 3) what work comes next. [...]

Blueprint for Reform: Revising NCLB

Much has happened lately.  As many of you know, NCLB is being revised by the Obama Administration.  There have also been reform measures suggested in the areas of national standards, which would have a powerful impact on the nation.  Massachusetts has suggested that, because it has one of the highest standards in the nation, it [...]

NBLA 2.0 – Technology Brainstorming

In September 2010, the NBLA will open inside NBHS.  On that first day of class, and in that first week and month, students must know that their instruction will be different than the rest of the school – but different how?  One aspect of our curriculum redesign will focus on technology integration in innovative ways.  [...]

Site Visits for the NBLA

Over the past year, both the Restructuring Committee and the Design Team for the New Bedford Leadership Academy have gone on quite a few site visits, as well as researching many other schools and districts. Our goals were to collect data and observe instructional strategies, leadership and governance, small school designs, thematic instruction, and more.  [...]

Leadership Academy Proposed

// Students at risk for academic problems and dropping out of school may have another option if the proposed New Bedford Leadership Academy — a smaller school that would exist inside New Bedford High School — becomes a reality next year.”For the past year, the high school has been working on restructuring and within that [...]

Race to the Top: DOE Secretary & NEA President

Through Race to the Top, the US Department of Education is asking States to advance reforms around four specific areas: Adopting standards and assessments that prepare students to succeed in college and the workplace and to compete in the global economy; Building data systems that measure student growth and success, and inform teachers and principals [...]

The Massachusetts Education Reform Act

In the state of Massachusetts, one of the most sweeping – and controversial – laws was recently signed by Governor Patrick to reform our education system.  The act clears caps on charter schools, creates plans for Innovation Schools, and also creates new conditions for underperforming schools to rebuild themselves.  Here’s a copy of the new [...]

Leadership Academy Prospectus

Executive Summary New Bedford Leadership Academy (NBLA) is a highly collaborative teacher-led autonomous small school set within a reserved area of the existing New Bedford High School facility located at 230 Hathaway Boulevard in New Bedford, Massachusetts. Our education community is comprised of 12 professional educators supporting 125 students, 75% of whom meet several at-risk [...]

Obama and Race to the Top Funds

An interesting article… Obama coaxes states to change with school dollars By LIBBY QUAID, AP Education Writer Libby Quaid, Ap Education Writer Wed Nov 4, 6:26 am ET WASHINGTON – One year after his election, President Barack Obama is coaxing states across the country to rewrite education laws and cut deals with unions as they pursue his vision for [...]

Leadership Academy Meeting 10.19.09

October 19th Meeting Notes: Attending: Janet Beith, ,Isaac Ribeiro, Sandra Rivera, Donna Guay, Nate Everett, Andy Kulak, Jessica Meade, Dennis Winn Objectives: To build and integrate thematic curriculum guidelines. To establish specific criteria and a process for student admission. To create a rubric, interview questions and job descriptions for new teachers. To design focus group [...]

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