As the state of Massachusetts tries to move all schools back to in-person, Worcester schools say they need more time. Worcester schools don't think that they are ready to bring all students back and do not think they have adequate space for all…
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As schools try to move back to in-person learning, the schools have less bus drivers than anticipated. The bus vendor has a driver shortage, as they have been unable to work for the last year.
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Many students lack a reliable internet connection required for online learning. The Worcester schools negotiated with Spectrum to try and get affordable internet for students. Spectrum is the only internet option as they have a local monopoly.
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Worcester schools delay the transition to hybrid learning, which would bring students with needs back to in-person learning. HVAC work that is necessary to keep the building safe, needed to be completed before any students could come back.
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The Worcester School district plans to have all students remote for the first quarter of the school year. Students are placed in 3 groups that will be slowly introduced back to in-person schools.
Created By: Melissa Hanson; Contributed By: Melissa Hanson