Under the academy model, students would be enrolled and assigned to the school's Academy of Engineering; those students, for the most part, would be a cohort by themselves separate from the rest of the school, said O'Leary.
"We would have a school-within-a-school, autonomous academy within New Bedford High School, serving about 250 students," said O'Leary. "That's the ultimate objective."
The plan is to have the engineering academy in place by September, according to O'Leary.We are very happy to see that the city of New Bedford and its public schools are accepting of the autonomous school-within-a-school model. We hope the acceptance of this concept will be extended to include Esperanza School of Language and Culture. We look forward to learning more about the Academy of Engineering including details on finances, student enrollment process, use of the New Bedford High building, modifications and/or waivers to the contract negotiated with the New Bedford Educators Association, and any autonomies this school will have.
The Standard Times - February 4, 2013
Charis Anderson - Staff Writer
http://www.southcoasttoday.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20130204/NEWS/302040316
