Jermaine Johnson On Worcester School Committee Bid: Questionnaire

Johnson is one of four non-incumbents running for a seat in 2021. Hear his views on everything from the superintendent to sex-ed.

Tracy Novick: Why I'm Running For Worcester School Committee

Hear from incumbent Tracy Novick on why she chose to run for School Committee in 2021, and what she wants to do next.

How Worcester MCAS Scores Changed Amid Pandemic

2021 MCAS scores trended down statewide, according to figures released Tuesday by the Department of Elementary and Secondary Education.

See Worcester Students Who Are National Merit Semifinalists

A few hundred students from Massachusetts were chosen for the initial round of National Merit scholarships coming in 2022.

3 Charged After Worcester Principal Assaulted During Fight

Three teenagers, none of whom were students at Burncoat Junior High, were arrested following a fight outside the school on Friday.

FAFSA Completions Down In MA: How Worcester Area Schools Compare

See how college aid applications changed for Worcester area high schools.

Worcester Senior Gets $3K Junior League Scholarship

Genesis Daniela Marquez Campos earned the Worcester Junior League scholarship due to high grades and athletics.

DA Grant Funds Safe Worcester HS Celebrations

The $20,000 grant will fund post-prom and post-graduation activities to steer young people away from drugs and alcohol.

Worcester Teen Wins Rare $25K Taco Bell Scholarship

North High School student Nhi Huynh earned the "Live Mas" award because of her goal to teach English as a second language.

Graduation 2021: Surprise Your Graduate By Sharing A Photo On Patch

Tell us why your grad is special and send a message of congratulations on Worcester Patch.

Gaps Seen In Worcester Students Returning To Classrooms Full-Time

A new Worcester Regional Research Bureau report says poorer, nonwhite students may more often elect to continue remote learning.

U.S. News Best MA High Schools: Where Worcester Schools Rank

Two Worcester high schools were among the top 60 best in Massachusetts, beating some schools in much wealthier districts.

Worcester State To Require COVID-19 Vaccines For Students

The presidents of nine schools in the Massachusetts university system made the decision Monday.

FAFSA Completions Down In MA: How Worcester Area Schools Compare

See how college aid applications changed for Worcester area high schools.

Assumption Will Offer Scholarships With The BASE

The program means eight full and partial scholarships will be given out annually.

Holy Cross Locks Down Campus Amid Coronavirus Spike

The school said students can only gather with roommates, with athletics are canceled, until at least Wednesday after 40 new cases c0nfirmed.

Majority Of Framingham Teachers Have Been Vaccinated: District

Framingham teachers recently reached a contract amendment ahead of a full return to middle school buildings on April 28.

Worcester Parents Must Pick In-Person, Remote Learning By Friday

Worcester students in kindergarten to 8th grade can either return to buildings in May or continue learning remotely.

As Becker College Closes, Nearby Schools To Help Students

The 237-year-old Becker College will close at the end of this school year, but some programs will continue at other local colleges.

Worcester Schools Get OK To Delay April Return

State officials on Wednesday approved Worcester's request for a waiver from return deadlines in April.

Worcester Schools Waiver For Full Return Delayed

State officials approved 58 waiver requests on Tuesday ahead of full return deadlines in April, but Worcester was not among them.

Worcester Area Increases Share Of College Grads

The share of U.S. residents holding four-year or higher degrees has been growing. Here's how it’s changed in Worcester County.

Worcester Will Seek Waiver To Avoid April Full School Reopening

The Department of Elementary and Secondary Education is requiring a full return for elementary students by April 5.

Worcester Council Takes First Vote To Remove Police From Schools

An initial vote at Tuesday's meeting sets the stage for a larger package of policing reforms proposed by City Manager Edward Augustus Jr.

Holy Cross Picks Vincent Rougeau As New President

Rougeau will be the college's first non-clergy and first Black president. He takes over for the Rev. Philip Boroughs.

Lawsuit Alleges Worcester School Committee Voting Is Unlawful

The suit says that residents of color have not been granted an equal opportunity to elect candidates, due to at-large plurality voting.

Clark's $10M Grant Will Retrain Up 800 Local Workers

The federal grant, the only one of its kind in the Northeast, will allow Clark to offer training in IT fields.

Worcester Schools Offering Flu Shot Clinics For Students

All students in Massachusetts are required to get flu shots before the end of December under a new order.

Clark Professor Wins 2020 Claude V. Palisca Award

Professor Ben Korstvedt won the award for his edition of Bruckner’s Symphonie No. 4 in E-flat major.

Clark University Highlights Apprenticeship Week

National Apprenticeship Week runs Nov. 8 to 14.

Assumption Will Use $1M Grant To Train Rehab Counselors

The grant will go toward tuition assistance for students studying addiction therapy.

Holy Cross President Boroughs To Step Down

The Rev. Philip Boroughs has been president of the Jesuit college for nearly eight years.

5 Worcester Students Named National Merit Semifinalists

The National Merit Scholarship Corporation this week announced semifinalists for 2021 scholarships, including hundreds in Massachusetts.

21 Coronavirus Cases In Massachusetts Linked To College Party

Campus security at the College of the Holy Cross in Worcester broke up a party two weeks ago where students weren't wearing masks.

Worcester Red Sox Unveil Jerseys And Hats For Inaugural 2021 Season

Team officials held a ceremony at Polar Park Monday afternoon to show off the team’s new threads.

Worcester Picks Remote Back-To-School Plan, With Hybrid Later

Worcester students won't return to in-person classes until November at the earliest, according to a plan approved Thursday.

Worcester Teachers Form Group To Address Racism In Schools

The teachers in Member Voice are pushing back on union leadership over recent statements about racism.

MA Schools Ranked By Equity: Worcester Near Bottom

The new WalletHub ranking compares per-student spending to average household income. Towns with high income tended to be less equitable.

Parents Weigh In On Worcester's Back-To-School Plan

Worcester has proposed a hybrid model for the 2020-21 school year, where students attend a mix of in-person and online classes.

Worcester Colleges Plan Fall Semesters Around Coronavirus

See how Worcester's eight largest colleges are planning to welcome students back amid coronavirus.