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Over the past year (2023), we heard from the entire community— through surveys and committee meetings — that our strategic planning priorities revolve around authentic learning and innovative programming for students that takes place within a caring, equitable learning community.

With Hanover Research, we administered a strategic priorities survey and conducted data analysis to understand our areas of success and areas of growth. The data suggested that that we focus on equitable educational opportunities for all students from Pre-K through Grade 12, expand family and community engagement opportunities, strengthen school-related environments where everyone feels valued, safe and they belong, invest in our employees and our facilities, and focus on mental and physical health of students, staff, and caregivers.

Secondary research studies have also guided our process for developing this strategic framework. We have looked at best practices and peer benchmarks to identify key priorities and aims aligned with our community, and goals and metrics aligned to standards of practice.

Worcester Public Schools will be a national leader in education, offering high-quality learning experiences, ensuring all students are prepared to thrive, and equipping them to become engaged citizens in the community.

Our mission is to provide all students the opportunity to advance their scholarship with a rigorous core curriculum and high-quality instruction. This enables students to discover the expanse of their academic talents, shape the quality of their character, and develop the confidence to become conscientious, reflective citizens who are empowered to better our community and our world.

*New Vision, Mission and Core Values are in progress as of December 2023.