CASE STUDY Focus and Persistence Change the Course: Turnaround at New Bedford Public Schools (MA) by Diane Ullman and Sam Ribnick Originally published in District Management Journal, v.19, Spring 2016 For the first time, teachers and principals had common expectations for instruction, which created a foundation for feedback, coaching, and professional development. COPYRIGHT © 2016 DISTRICT MANAGEMENT GROUP. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED. C A SE STUDY 1 THE DISTRIC T MANA GEMENT COUNCIL | dmc ouncil.org Focus and Persistence Change the Course: T urnaround at New Bedford Public Schools (MA) Incorporated: 1787 Population: 95,078 29.2% Below poverty line Median household income: $33,098 Unemployment rate 10% Key industries: Healthcare Construction Education Manufacturing Down from 12

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