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Building for our Future: Modernizing Worcester’s Schools for Future Ready Learning
In their new Strategic Plan, Our Promise to the Future, the Worcester Public Schools has committed to ensuring that each …Read More "Building for our Future: Modernizing Worcester’s Schools for Future Ready Learning"
Spring 2024 Broadband Update
The WRRB’s Broadband Explorer is an interactive tool to show broadband status and other selected data on a Census Tract …
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The Worcester Regional Research Bureau serves the public interest of Greater Worcester by conducting independent, non-partisan research and analysis of public policy issues to promote informed public debate and decision-making. For thirty years, The Research Bureau has worked to protect the public interest in Greater Worcester by identifying issues, investigating impacts, and educating the public and government officials of opportunities and best practices.
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Paul Matthews, Executive Director of the Research Bureau, joins Talk of the Commonwealth for a deep dive into the maintenance of Worcester public schools.
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J. Christopher Collins, of counsel at Mirick O’Connell, will be the recipient of the 2024 Isaiah Thomas Award.
Read MoreWorcester Schools Face Urgent Need for Modernization Amidst Historical Charm
Worcester's educational landscape is at a critical crossroads, with Superintendent Rachel Monárrez highlighting the dire need for modernizing schools that date back to the late 1800s and early 1990s.
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