Clark University Joins Carnegie Project as New Ed.D. Program Expands
Clark University has joined the Carnegie Project on the Education Doctorate, a consortium of more than 165 colleges and universities focused on strengthening professional doctoral education. The membership comes as Clark develops its new Ed.D. in…
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Batista Says DOJ Investigation Closure Is ‘Not Vindication,’ Reaffirms Worcester Police Accountability Efforts
Worcester City Manager Eric D. Batista said the U.S. Department of Justice’s decision to close its investigation into the Worcester Police Department does not retract the federal government’s 2024 findings or amount to vindication. Batista said the city…
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Worcester Public Schools to Host Countdown to Kindergarten at Polar Park Aug. 24
Worcester Public Schools will hold its annual Countdown to Kindergarten event at Polar Park on Monday, Aug. 24, giving incoming kindergarten students and their families an opportunity to learn about school routines, transportation and district resources…
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Smith Pond Beach Closed After E. Coli Levels Exceed Water Quality Standards
Smith Pond Beach, also known as Cooks Pond, is closed until further notice after testing found E. coli bacteria above water quality standards. Worcester public health officials say additional laboratory testing is required before the beach can reopen.
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11 Worcester Schools to Begin 2026-27 With New, Acting or Interim Principals
Worcester Public Schools has announced leadership changes at 11 schools for the 2026-27 school year, including North High, South High, Nelson Place and several elementary schools. Many of the incoming principals are longtime WPS educators returning to or…
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