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A Message from the Board of Directors
It is with mixed emotions that I share the news that, after 15 years of exceptional leadership of the Worcester Education Collaborative, Jennifer Davis Carey will be retiring at the end of June. I am elated that Jen can take this step into her next adventure and enjoy more time with family, friends, and the pursuit of her passions as an artist.
Naturally, I am also saddened, as what Jen has created for the Worcester community has been extraordinary…
A Letter to Our Community
At a time when fundamental rights and democratic values face unprecedented challenges, the Worcester Education Collaborative (WEC) reaffirms our unwavering commitment to advancing equity and excellence in education. As policies and rhetoric threaten to marginalize, exclude, and weaken the promise of a fair and just society, we stand resolute in our belief that education is a cornerstone of a flourishing, pluralistic democracy.
JOIN OUR TEAM! WEC IS HIRING A MANAGER OF COMMUNICATIONS AND DEVELOPMENT
Worcester Education Collaborative is seeking a Manager of Communications and Development who is passionate about education and community engagement. As a key member of our nimble team, the Manager of Communications and Development will have responsibility for supporting the work of the organization in the areas of development, communications, programming, and administration.
Now accepting applications - Woo-Labs Hanover Fellowship School Year 2024-2025
Worcester Chosen for Harvard Success Planning Initiative: What It Means for Our Youth
THE RIGHT TO READ COMMUNITY SCREENING DRAWS A CROWD TO DOWNTOWN
On May 1st, Worcester Education Collaborative, along with our local and state partners, hosted Undersecretary & Chief Operating Officer of the MA Executive Office of Education, Mark Reilly, for a public screening of the film The Right to Read at the AC Hotel by Marriott Worcester. Massachusetts State Senator Robyn Kennedy and Dr. Rachel Monárrez, Worcester Superintendent of Schools, also spoke to highlight the importance of literacy as a foundational building block for academic and professional success.
This film screening was offered as part of the Raising Readers Together Initiative, a collaborative effort to address the literacy crisis facing our communities locally, and across the United States. Partners for the initiative include Worcester Education Collaborative, City of Worcester Division of Youth Opportunities, Education Reform Now Massachusetts, Edward Street, Friendly House, Girl Scouts of Central and Western Massachusetts, The Reading League of Massachusetts, United Way of Central Massachusetts, Worcester Family Partnership, Worcester Public Library, Worcester Public Schools, and the Worcester Regional Chamber of Commerce.
The event was generously sponsored by United Way of Central Massachusetts, Fontaine Brothers, Inc., and Webster Five.
Check out some of our favorite photos from the event below!
WORCESTER PARENTS COMPLETE 6-WEEK WORKSHOP SERIES TO BETTER UNDERSTAND AND ADVOCATE FOR THEIR CHILDREN’S NEEDS
On March 21st, parents who completed the Powerful Parent workshop series celebrated the culmination of their journey with a small graduation ceremony at the Durkin Administration Building in Worcester. Hosted by C-PLAN and Worcester Education Collaborative, the six-session series was designed to empower local parents with crucial knowledge about challenges in today's educational landscape and the tools necessary to address unfair differences in education with a solution-oriented mindset.
Throughout the sessions, offered in both English and Spanish, participants engaged in interactive activities and discussions aimed to help foster a sense of community and explore strategies to support their child.
“I believe that this [experience] will help me understand [my child’s] learning style, any areas where they may be struggling, and how I can support them outside of school,” said one parent, “Ultimately, my goal is to work together with their teachers to ensure that my child is receiving the best possible education and achieving their academic goals.”
The group of dedicated parents is now better equipped with the tools to open doors for their child along their educational journey and the confidence to do so, exemplifying what it means to be a powerful parent. Their graduation marks not just the end of a series, but the beginning of a more informed and proactive approach to their child’s education.
