On Wednesday, February 7th, the FY25 WPS Budget Forum was presented by Worcester Education Collaborative, the Worcester Education Equity Roundtable (WEER), and the Worcester Regional Research Bureau.

The event kicked off with an overview of Paying for a Public Education, the WRRB's report on the FY24 budget, including how the state funds public schools and how aid to Worcester compares to its neighbors and to other Gateway Cities in Massachusetts. An overview of Worcester Public Schools’ FY25 budget followed.

The discussion featured Josh Boucher, Research Associate at the Worcester Regional Research Bureau and Brian Allen, Deputy Superintendent of Finance and Administration for the Worcester Public Schools.

Watch now to gain valuable insights into the allocation of resources, funding priorities, and the decision-making process that shapes our educational landscape.

Click here to watch in English.

Click here to watch in Spanish.

Download: Budget Presentation | Slides by Josh Boucher (Worcester Regional Research Bureau)

Download: FY25 Preliminary Budget Estimates | Slides by Brian Allen (Worcester Public Schools)