Worcester Public Schools’ new 5-year Strategic Plan, Our Promise to the Future, sets ambitious goals to increase overall student achievement and close performance gaps for historically underserved students. What do the latest MCAS results—the state’s standardized assessment—reveal about Worcester’s progress toward these goals? What initiatives are in place to ensure that all students succeed? How do parents and caregivers view these efforts? What additional supports do they believe are needed to help their children thrive?

The Worcester Education Equity Roundtable’s new community forum series, “Charting the Path to Excellence and Equity,” will explore these important questions as part of a broader effort to examine student achievement in Worcester.

Join us on Monday, December 9th, from 4:30 – 6:00 pm, for Part 1: MCAS Achievement Data, which will feature two representatives from Worcester Public Schools: Dr. Marco Andrade, Director of Research and Accountability, and Craig Dottin, Principal on Assignment for Student Supports. Dr. Andrade will present the district’s 2024 MCAS results, highlighting performance trends among student groups, providing historical context, and comparing Worcester’s results to similar urban districts. Mr. Dottin will then discuss key initiatives the district is implementing to support student success.

Following the presentation, Dr. Andrade and Mr. Dottin will be joined by Ron Waddell, a Worcester Public School parent, for a panel discussion on student achievement in Worcester. They will explore what supports parents and caregivers believe are critical to ensuring all students can reach their full potential.

This event is designed for anyone with a vested interest in education, including parents, families, educators, policymakers, and community advocates.

Program Overview:

Welcome | Jennifer Davis Carey, Worcester Education Collaborative

2024 MCAS Results | Marco Andrade, Worcester Public Schools

District Initiatives to Support Student Achievement | Craig Dottin, Worcester Public Schools

Panel Discussion | Ron Waddell, WPS Parent; Marco Andrade, WPS; Craig Dottin, WPS

Q&A

Sponsored by the Worcester Education Collaborative and the Worcester Education Equity Roundtable, this event is intended to help our community work together towards a stronger, more inclusive educational system for our children and our community. The Worcester Education Equity Roundtable is generously supported by The Nellie Mae Education Foundation.

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