Maureen Binienda

A recent study has found that Worcester has the fifth highest percentage of homeless students in the United States.

The city of Worcester has begun to welcome a boom in economic development, but it comes with some drawbacks. “A Worcester renaissance is not creating affordable housing,” homelessness advocate and former juvenile court judge Luis Perez said.

Low pay and a strong local economy are creating a shortage of substitute teachers in many Massachusetts school districts. The Telegram of Worcester reports that substitutes — even those with college degrees and teacher certifications — receive less than $100 per day to fill in for a full day in most Worcester-area communities.

Low pay and a strong local economy are creating a shortage of substitute teachers in many Massachusetts school districts. The Telegram of Worcester reports that substitutes _ even those with college degrees and teacher certifications, receive less than $100 per day to fill in for a full day in most Worcester-area communities.

A Massachusetts high school has prematurely ended its football season in response to hazing allegations. The Telegram & Gazette reports that at least five Worcester Technical football players are barred from classes pending the outcome of disciplinary hearings. School officials became aware of an incident they said was video recorded and posted on social media after a player’s guardian contacted...

School leaders and city officials in Worcester, Massachusetts will meet on Tuesday to decide whether to bring back sport to public middle schools.

Several school systems have made the tough decision to get rid of middle school sports programs over the years, but Worcester may be moving in the opposite direction.

As Worcester Public Schools experience an influx of students from Puerto Rico, some in the community are wondering if the district can bring in enough teachers from the region to keep up.

Over the past few weeks the city of Worcester has seen a surge in primarily Spanish-speaking students from Puerto Rico.

A problem plaguing a school district in central Massachusetts is only getting worse. A new report shows the number of students who were chronically absent within Worcester Public Schools last year has increased.

A problem plaguing a school district in central Massachusetts is only getting worse. A new report shows the number of students who were chronically absent within Worcester Public Schools last year has increased.