Bedford Bulletin : Education

Woodbury School plans unique schoolyard spaces

Bedford Editor — Wed, 03 Jun 2009 20:23:00 GMT

By JENNIFER LORD College and elementary school students and educators are working together to create a one-of-a-kind outdoor adventureland. The schools are Peter Woodbury School in Bedford and New Hampshire Technical Institute in Concord, and the project...(read more)

New principal for Bedford High School

Bedford Editor — Wed, 06 May 2009 21:21:00 GMT

By STEPHEN BEALE The School Board has chosen former Acton-Boxborough Regional High School Principal Stephen Donovan to be principal at Bedford High School next year, the school district announced Tuesday, May 4. “We’re extremely excited and...(read more)

Bedford High School showcases talent like TV show

Bedford Editor — Wed, 22 Apr 2009 18:17:00 GMT

BY DARRELL HALEN It had the makings of the popular TV show “American Idol.” Anxious singers doing their best to win over their audience. A panel of judges critiquing the performances. Audience members casting ballots for their favorite vocalist....(read more)

Eighth-grader to compete in D.C. bee

Bedford Editor — Wed, 22 Apr 2009 18:14:00 GMT

BY MATT SCHOOLEY Cooper Lecza has driven through Washington, D.C., with his family before. This time he’ll be able to stop and stay for a few days. Lecza will make his first trip to the nation’s capital after winning the state geography bee...(read more)

Chinook a step closer to being state dog

Bedford Editor — Wed, 22 Apr 2009 18:07:00 GMT

BY MATT SCHOOLEY With a group of seventh-graders presenting in front of State House members, it wasn’t the students who were nervous. “I was shaking like a leaf the entire time,” said Lurgio seventh-grade teacher Jen Wells. “They...(read more)

An inside look at cell phones in schools

Bedford Editor — Wed, 18 Mar 2009 19:43:00 GMT

BY DAN DeCONINCK and MATT SCHOOLEY Cell phones – it seems like everyone has them. After all, this is the age of technology, and being without mobile capability is like being without shoes – you could probably make it through the day barefoot,...(read more)

Bedford High School to lose principal

Bedford Editor — Wed, 11 Feb 2009 20:06:00 GMT

BY STEPHEN BEALE Before the first brick was laid or the first teacher hired at Bedford High School, there was George Edwards. For the last three years – four counting his time as a consultant – Edwards has been a steady hand at the helm as...(read more)

Bedford students show the ‘write’ stuff on latest test

Bedford Editor — Thu, 05 Feb 2009 14:10:00 GMT

BY STEPHEN BEALE The latest NECAP test scores show a significant turnaround in writing ability and more improvement than expected in reading and math for Bedford students. On reading and math, thirdthrough eighth-grade students did better in fall 2008...(read more)

McKelvie moves for money

Bedford Editor — Wed, 05 Nov 2008 20:58:00 GMT

BY MATT SCHOOLEY It was likely a quiet afternoon at McKelvie Intermediate School. After a morning of fitness activities on Oct. 23, fifth-grade teacher Marie Alsup said she was expecting her classroom to be filled with some tired students. “The...(read more)

Bedford schools to get writing curriculum right

Bedford Editor — Wed, 27 Aug 2008 23:36:00 GMT

BY STEPHEN BEALE The school district is rewriting its writing curriculum. The new program will be matched by an initiative to focus teachers on their writing instruction. While students have been off for the summer, administrators and teachers have been...(read more)

Only seniors will be missing at Bedford High School

Bedford Editor — Wed, 20 Aug 2008 20:16:00 GMT

BY STEPHEN BEALE Last year, Bedford High School was half full. Built for four grades, only two of them occupied it. This year, that spacious feeling will make way for more students, more teachers and more programs. The school is going through a growth...(read more)

Schools to start new security measures

Bedford Editor — Wed, 16 Jul 2008 19:10:00 GMT

BY STEPHEN BEALE Bedford schools will be safer and parents will be more informed about security, starting this fall. Over the summer, the district will install a perimeter security system in its three elementary schools and intermediate school at a cost...(read more)

New regulations force fifth of Bedford High students to get remedial help

Bedford Editor — Wed, 16 Jul 2008 19:04:00 GMT

BY STEPHEN BEALE Summer school once was for students who had flunked out of their classes or, in some cases, for a few go-getters who wanted to take an elective. But at Bedford High, the program is also for students who had passing grades but nonetheless...(read more)

Horsing around – Young campers train to be veterinarians at Joppa Hill Farm

Bedford Editor — Tue, 03 Jul 2007 19:24:00 GMT

BY IRENE LABOMBARDE Twenty-four Bedford boys and girls learned firsthand how to care for young kids, cows and horses at The Educational Farm at Joppa Hill summer camp. During Animal Science/Veterinary Training camp the week of June 25, children aged 6...(read more)

Schools set time for freedom of assembly and prayer

Bedford Editor — Thu, 17 May 2007 15:39:00 GMT

BY KEVIN SHALVEY By state law, public school students are allowed no more than five minutes of unsupervised prayer before classes begin each day. A policy draft for Bedford aims to provide that freedom to district students. At the Monday, May 14, meeting,...(read more)