Teacher Spotlight: Worcester's Lillian Momanyi Makes A Difference

Patch has partnered with T-Mobile to recognize teachers and show them how much they're valued and appreciated.

Ex-Worcester Superintendent Binienda Gets Pension, Salary With Waiver

Maureen Binienda retired with a pension in 2022, but still works as an interim superintendent making six figures with special permission.

Worcester Parent Says Kids Endured Racism Before Removal From School

The mother feels her two children, who are Black, were retaliated against. Other Midland Elementary parents have similar complaints.

Heat Will End Worcester School Year A Day Early

Worcester Public Schools has called off classes on Thursday, effectively making Tuesday the last day of the 2023-24 school year.

MCAS Tested Halted After Laptop Burns Student In Uxbridge

MCAS testing is taking place across Massachusetts this week for elementary and middle school students.

Worcester Closes Schools After Nor'easter Dumps Snow, Ice

Worcester Public Schools initially delayed the start of school, but decided on cancellation around 8 a.m.

Ex-Worcester Principal Accused Of Sex Abuse Invited To Read At School

Parents at Midland Elementary were shocked John Monfredo read to children after a woman told her story of abuse in an October article.

Electric School Buses Coming To Worcester With EPA Grant

The new electric buses will complement Worcester's new gasoline fleet.

Worcester Schools Canceled Due To Winter Storm

After the area received more than a foot of snow, Worcester Public Schools canceled classes Monday.

Worcester Org To Make $800K In Scholarships Available In 2024

The foundation has awarded almost 10,000 scholarships to students since the program's inception in 1978, totaling $14.8 million in awards.

Worcester High School Closed Tuesday Due To Lack Of Heat

A Worcester High School announced it would be closed Tuesday due to an issue with the building's heating system.

Clark University Worcester Scholarship Expands Geographic Area

Clark's University Park Partnership Scholarship zone is adding more than two dozen streets near its Worcester campus.

Jermaine Johnson Seeks New Worcester District F Schools Seat: Q&A

Jermaine Johnson won a seat on the Worcester School Committee in 2021, but is back in 2023 for a new district seat.

Worcester School 'Safe And Secure' After Small Explosion Nearby

A fuel container explosion behind the Belmont Street Community School over the weekend prompted a police investigation.

Molly McCullough Returns In 2023 In Bid For New Worcester Schools Seat

Here's what Molly McCullough, an incumbent running in 2023 for a district seat, says about items like charter schools and LGBTQ+ issues.

Caitlin McCarthy Is Worcester Teacher By Day, Screenwriter By Night

In partnership with T-Mobile, Worcester Patch is recognizing local teachers who are making a difference.

Worcester Schools Will Dismiss Early Due To High Heat

Worcester is under a heat advisory until at least Thursday evening due to a dangerous combination of air temperature and humidity.

Worcester Teacher Cloutier 'Molding Minds' For 27 Years

In partnership with T-Mobile, Worcester Patch is recognizing local teachers who are making a difference.

Worcester Teacher DeBarros 'Gives Her All' To Students

In partnership with T-Mobile, Worcester Patch is recognizing local teachers who are making a difference.

7 Questions For Nelly Medina, Worcester School Committee Candidate

Three District E Worcester School Committee candidates are running in the Sept. 5 primary. Here's Nelly Medina on key district issues.

7 Questions For Kathi Roy, Worcester School Committee Candidate

Three District E Worcester School Committee candidates are running in the Sept. 5 primary. Here's Kathi Roy's take on key district issues.

7 Questions For John Reed, Worcester School Committee Candidate

Three District E Worcester School Committee candidates are running in the Sept. 5 primary. Here's John Reed's take on key district issues.

Worcester Teacher Fulfills Lifelong Dream Of Teaching In Hometown

In partnership with T-Mobile, Worcester Patch is recognizing local teachers who are making a difference.

Key Schools In Worcester Diocese Decline New Gender, LGBTQ+ Policies

Religious orders that sponsor Worcester and Shrewsbury schools told Bishop Robert McManus they will continue "established practices."

New Worcester Diocese Schools Policy Prohibits Gender Expression

The new policies issued by the Diocese of Worcester prohibit student behavior not "consistent with their biological sex."

Free Summer Meals For Kids In Worcester: See 2023 Locations

Worcester's Summer Eats sites are open for the summer, offering breakfast, lunch and dinner to anyone under 18 for free.

At 102, Worcester Senior Gets Her High School Diploma

Longtime Worcester resident — and school employee — Antoinette “Ginger” Rinaldi got her high school diploma Thursday.

2023 Worcester Grads Earn $40K In WEDF Scholarships

The Worcester Educational Development Foundation gave out dozens of scholarships and other awards to 2023 high school graduates.

Worcester Student Earns DCU Scholarship

Digital Federal Credit Union handed out scores of scholarships to students across the U.S. Here are the local students who got them.

Worcester Ending Last School Lease With Catholic Diocese

After quarreling with the Catholic church over the La Familia school lease, Worcester will end a 30-year lease of a former diocese school.

Worcester Schools, Teachers' Union Reach Tentative Contract Agreement

After months of negotiations, the School Committee and union have reached a tentative agreement on a four-year contract.

Worcester School Committee Seeks Mediation For Teacher Contract Talks

The Worcester School Committee and Educational Association of Worcester have been in negotiations for months.

Worcester Teachers To Confront School Committee Over Stalled Contract

A rally at this week's school committee meeting will precede a possible vote of no confidence in the district leaders.

Worcester To Stop Field Trips To Old Sturbridge Village

The school committee voted unanimously on the idea Thursday. OSV has sponsored a charter school that will take money from Worcester schools.

Stop & Shop Seeds New Food Pantry At Worcester's City View School

All City View Discovery School students qualify for free lunch, but struggle with hunger outside of school.

Worcester Teachers To Picket Outside Schools Over Contract Impasse

The district and the Educational Association of Worcester union are in "productive" negotiations, the superintendent said.

Diocese Terminating Worcester's La Familia Lease, School Moving

The La Familia School lease will be terminated in June. The monsignor of an attached church didn't want sex ed classes in the building.

Worcester Sen. Backs Charter School Reform After BESE Board Vote

The proposed law would require reporting on how proposed charter schools might sap funds from public school districts

State Auditor Will Examine Worcester Charter School, OSV Ties

The Worcester School Committee asked State Auditor Diana DiZoglio to investigate during a special meeting Monday.

State Board OKs Worcester Old Sturbridge Village-Tied Charter School

The charter school was called "plainly parasitic" during a BESE meeting Tuesday. The school would serve about 360 elementary students.