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Last 14 days
- Schools launch antiracism campaign after athlete harassment. Worcester Public Schools started a multiyear Stand Against Racism campaign after student athletes faced racist comments during away games, adding awareness programming and a pregame pledge, Boston.com reports.Boston.com
- Four Worcester schools earn state academic recognition. Four Worcester elementary schools received top state recognition for academic progress, reflecting notable gains amid ongoing challenges in the district's test results, according to a report cited by Worcester Patch.The Worcester Guardian
- 17 Worcester teachers win nearly $23,000 in grants. More than a dozen Worcester teachers received UMass Chan Cares mini-grants totaling almost $23,000 to fund classroom libraries, sensory supports, field trips and other programs across several city schools, Worcester Patch reported.Worcester Patch
- Massachusetts Academy tops state's best high schools list. The Massachusetts Academy of Math and Science, based in Worcester, was ranked the top public high school in Massachusetts in a new statewide ranking, Worcester Patch reported.Worcester Patch
- Schools weigh next steps on gender support plan. Worcester Public Schools students and educators are pressing the School Committee to adopt a formal Gender Support Plan after filing a petition, with a district report still pending, The Worcester Guardian reports.The Worcester Guardian
- Elementary school gets sports gear from nonprofit. A Worcester elementary school serving pre-K through sixth grade launched a two-year partnership with the national nonprofit Good Sports to supply new athletic equipment for gym classes and after-school activities, Worcester Patch reports.Worcester Patch
- Schools plan anti-racism campaign after athletic incidents. Worcester Public Schools plans to launch a districtwide anti-racism campaign next week, bringing students and officials together following recent incidents in school athletics, Worcester Patch reports.Worcester Patch
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