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1. Worcester Schools Honor Educators, Name Worcester Tech Principal Of The Year (patch.com) — Worcester Public Schools has honored more than 50 educators and staff at its annual Vision to Action Awards, spotlighting the work happening in classrooms and offices across the city. Worcester Technical High School principal Drew Weymouth was named 2026 Principal of the Year, while Gerald Creamer Center teacher Taylor Nunez received Educator of the Year among dozens of school-based honorees.
2. Worcester Police Officers Run 450-Miles To D.C. Honoring Officer Manny Familia (patch.com) — Worcester residents can take pride in 21 local police officers who ran 450 miles from Green Hill Park to Washington, D.C., honoring fallen Officer Enmanuel “Manny” Familia during National Police Week. The annual journey, which ends at the National Law Enforcement Memorial where Familia’s name is engraved, is described as a powerful symbol of brotherhood, remembrance, and the city’s ongoing commitment to his legacy.
3. Music Worcester Announces New Season Featuring Classical, Jazz And Dance (patch.com) — Worcester arts fans can look forward to Music Worcester’s 2026-2027 season, bringing 23 performances to Mechanics Hall, The Hanover Theatre and other city venues. The lineup features Emanuel Ax, major dance companies, expanded “Pay What You Wish” options, and large-scale choral collaborations with The Worcester Chorus and local choirs.
4. 2 Worcester College Students Earn Awards For Research In Brazil, Poland (patch.com) — Worcester readers can celebrate two Clark University students who just earned prestigious Fulbright Awards, spotlighting local academic excellence on a global stage. Graduate student Rowan Compton will study agricultural expansion in Brazil, while undergraduate Kaya Banka heads to Poland to research immune health in surrogate mice, both building on research experiences rooted in Worcester.
5. Worcester Schools Has Most Google Certified Trainers In U.S., District Says (patch.com) — Worcester Public Schools is marking a big tech milestone after Belmont Street Community School teacher Kelsey Dilling became the district’s 100th Google Certified Trainer, giving Worcester the most such trainers in the nation. The district’s iTeacher program now has a deep bench of tech-savvy educators helping colleagues design more interactive lessons, boost communication, and better support students across Worcester classrooms.
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