Massachusetts Chosen as Semifinalist in National Skills and Employment Initiative
By Tiffany Williams – WASHINGTON — The U.S. Department of Education announced 10 states have been selected as semifinalists in the Connecting Talent to Opportunity Challenge, a national initiative aimed…
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Worcester Public Schools Nearly Doubles Early College Enrollment as Massachusetts Expands Program Statewide
By Tiffany Williams – WORCESTER, Mass. — Massachusetts Education Secretary Stephen Zrike announced the largest expansion of Early College partnerships in state history on Wednesday, highlighting Worcester Public Schools as…
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Governor Maura Healey Announces Major Investment In Worcester Tech HVAC And Plumbing Programs
By Tiffany Williams – WORCESTER, Mass. — Worcester Technical High School is getting a massive state-backed expansion of its skilled trades pipeline as Massachusetts pours millions into career technical education…
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Worcester Students to Ride Quiet, Emission-Free Electric Buses
By Tiffany Williams – Worcester Public Schools is about to make a quiet, green revolution on the city’s streets. Starting the week of March 2, the district will roll out…
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Worcester Public Schools Adding 75 Full-Day Pre-K Seats for 2026-27
By Tiffany Williams – WORCESTER, Mass. — Worcester Public Schools will add 75 full-time preschool seats at five schools and launch a new targeted special education support program for 108…
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Worcester Teacher Named 2026 Central Mass Middle School Music Educator of the Year
By Tiffany Williams – WORCESTER, Mass. — Andrea Cook added a major honor to her resume on January 17. The Burncoat Middle School music teacher was named the 2026 Central…
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Worcester Public Schools Launches Peer Mentoring Program for Principals
By Tiffany Williams – WORCESTER, Mass. — Worcester Public Schools is turning inward to shore up leadership stability, launching a peer mentoring effort aimed squarely at recruiting, retaining and strengthening…
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