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Redistricting decisions should be based on what creates a stronger and more equitable school system for all Worcester students. Transparency about how the proposal affects the people casting the final votes can help build public trust in that process.

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That does not automatically mean any member has a conflict of interest. But before members deliberate and vote on a final plan, it could be appropriate to publicly disclose whether the proposal affects property they own and, where relevant, seek guidance from the State Ethics Commission.

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The issue was not that her children attended the school, but that she owned a nearby home whose value could potentially be affected by the decision.

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Why is this worth noting? In 2021, the MA State Ethics Commission advised a Natick School Committee member to recuse herself from deliberations and a vote involving the closure of her neighborhood elementary school.

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The assignments for the addresses associated with Maureen Binienda, Jermaine Johnson, Alex Guardiola, Kathleen Roy and Joe Petty would not change under this initial scenario.

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How would the initial redistricting scenario affect School Committee members? The initial scenario would change school assignments for: Mailman: Burncoat High→Doherty McCullough: Nelson Place→Norrback, Forest Grove→Burncoat Middle Alvarez: Elm Park→Chandler Elementary Biancheria: Belmont→City View

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WPS in Brief: First Redistricting Scenario

Nothing like coming back from a blissful 2 week vacation in paradise to a 4pm on a Friday district press release. Need a new hobby. Open to suggestions.

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What to know about the initial scenario for redistricting school boundaries.

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Tracy O’Connell Novick @tracynovick.bsky.social · 08/06/2026

Lovely to see my state praised here, but Massachusetts does not put money behind their support for bilingualism, and Worcester is about to roll back their K-12 program. www.the74million.org/article/busi... #MAEdu

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Businesses Want Bilingual Workers, Families Want Bilingual Kids, So Why the Gap?

Conor Williams on what schools need to do to meet the need and face down a sustained federal assault on K-12 linguistic and cultural diversity.

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I mean based on the inaccuracies and how it’s written I’d say yes, but the poster on Reddit denies that.

For one, Vanessa Alvarez did not vote no. It was a 9-0 vote.

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This is so concerning to me because there are multiple inaccuracies in this post (I couldn’t bring myself to read the full recap, just this is enough to enrage me), but people read it and assume it’s fact. In order to have constructive conversations we have to be working with accurate information.

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I don’t think that’s true. Social media companies have been fined by the FTC for violations of COPPA. (I have been working on understanding kids and privacy with respect to WPS because schools can consent for parents on the collection of data.)

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What I’m saying is because of the federal law doesn’t social media already have to have a way to confirm kids are over 13?

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Here’s what the FTC says:

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My understanding is that tech companies have to ensure that they aren’t collecting data from kids without parental consent if they’re under 13. So they have to have a way to verify kids are 13 or older right? Or verify parental consent?

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wpsinbrief.bsky.social @wpsinbrief.bsky.social · 03/04/2026

Doesnt COPPA already require age verification?

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Current list of the WPS boundary realignment working group. Next meeting is April 7.

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Aislinn @aislinn.bsky.social · 31/03/2026

"Investing in modern [energy] infrastructure is not just an energy issue, it is an education imperative." AG's thesis is that modernizing energy infrastructure improves student learning, which is sort of a weird take...feels like something someone working in energy infrastructure would write?

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Opinion/Guest column: Schools need upgrade literally from within

When the energy systems that support those environments become strained by aging infrastructure that isn’t replaced fast enough, learning suffers.

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Aislinn @aislinn.bsky.social · 27/03/2026

I make $100 from Worcester Sucks each month to write WPS in Brief, so it doesn’t impact my livelihood like so many other artists and writers. But it’s still disappointing to see something I’ve honed over years stolen. Don’t use AI, please. It sucks.

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Aislinn @aislinn.bsky.social · 27/03/2026

Those of you who read WPS in Brief might read this and think I wrote it. Similar format, tone, even rephrased my tag line “my goal is to help you feel informed without feeling overwhelmed.” It’s not me. My guess is the writer used AI, which scraped my work.

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Aislinn @aislinn.bsky.social · 26/03/2026

I am so thrilled that Worcester will have 7 elementary schools with a library special starting in the fall! Proud of the work of the Worcester Elementary School Library Coalition! drive.google.com/file/d/150RT...

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WESLC report.pdf

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Aislinn @aislinn.bsky.social · 25/03/2026

AMEN!!! Or close the door when the heat is on.

Aislinn @aislinn.bsky.social · 25/03/2026

we did, and moved it away from the house. he just burrowed deeper and chilled, but I haven't checked on him yet this morning.

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Aislinn @aislinn.bsky.social · 24/03/2026

yeah that's a good guess it just doesn't seem wirey enough! Another idea is a baby raccoon?

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Aislinn @aislinn.bsky.social · 24/03/2026

What is sleeping (dead?) in my trash can?

Aislinn @aislinn.bsky.social · 22/03/2026

what's the history behind that? when it start being called a no-school day instead of Good Friday?

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Aislinn @aislinn.bsky.social · 06/03/2026

Kindergartners using voice to text AI image generation in Canva makes me want to scream.

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Aislinn @aislinn.bsky.social · 06/03/2026

Wait like putting in IEPs?! Or other identifiable information?!

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Aislinn @aislinn.bsky.social · 06/03/2026

They needed to find a reason for Boston to be able to cancel school on St. Patrick’s Day. 😂

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Aislinn @aislinn.bsky.social · 05/03/2026

As a lifelong New Englander I’m not proud to admit it, but six snow days and five delays is starting to break me.

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Aislinn @aislinn.bsky.social · 05/03/2026

We could at least start with enforcing the 25mph speed limit. One of the reasons it’s challenging to turn left is because people are coming down at like 40mph.