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To cultivate a thriving economy, our redevelopment strategy alone won’t be enough. To compete successfully and to enjoy a high quality of life, a city must create pathways for its citizens to reach their full potential. More than anything else, that means we must offer our city’s children a public school education that enables them to thrive as adults. |
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Change is moving forward in our schools. Our schools can, and will, do better – much better. We will build a school system that shines with a culture of achievement, and again be a source of community pride. We will give our kids the education they deserve. |
There is no doubt that the changes are difficult, and they are expensive. But they are necessary. Each of us needs to see that the success of our city and region is tethered to our schools. If they flourish, we will flourish.
And I, for one, refuse to accept that New Bedford Schools can’t again achieve excellence. Our kids can learn just as well as kids anywhere else.
I wish in particular to acknowledge the vast majority of teachers in our system for stepping up this year, often under very difficult circumstances. Much more is being demanded of them than in the past. They don’t do their jobs for the credit, but they certainly deserve it. At the same time, they recognize that the changes taking place are meant to put kids on the right path, and I thank them for their commitment to that worthy cause.
14 comments:
Buffoon.
Maybe he will hire all the teachers he let go to work on his imaginary bridge project. He needs a bridge he says. he needs it to grow jobs he says. What he doesn't have is a plan on how to get this bridge. I think Pia already sold him one.
Phew! He has replaced hard and comfort zone with flourish and thrive. One problem: We are being asked to do more than ever before? Actually, we are being TOLD to do more harm than good.
I would like a published guest list for this event. Thank you!
Who gets to leave their payed jobs to attention this stuff?
All city employees should be able to attend
Don't any of these people actually work...
Wondering why we have a deficit in the budget? You would be shocked to see what taxpayers are footing the bill for and what gets put on the bill schedules: Cell phones, hotels, meals, events, transportation and car rentals, and a whole hell of a lot of luxuries withheld from the public!
Mitchell's words are just a bunch of hot air to placate his audience. He does not care about the teachers in this district. If he did, he would utilize and maximize their strengths in a collaborative effort. He sabotaged us.
Does anyone really take this guy seriously?
I think it's time the taxpayers of New Bedford cut these peoples ......extras account...
They need to reimburse the taxpayers all the money from these little events they have.....
Done.......
HYPOCRITE !
Get out the shovels! More bull$@/&?, hogwash, and chicanery from our so-called "education mayor"!
I hope they are all putting in for a personal day for this,they don't give me the day off to attend these things,and I am also a city employee,but guess I'm just a low level worker
More like a school business day at the taxpayer's expense!
Why did he speak , I thought Durkin was the mayor!
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