508: A Show About Worcester

Worcester School Committee 2019 Election Issues (508 #329 w/Tracy Novick)

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508 is a show about Worcester. This week, we ask, “What do you want Worcester School Committee candidates to be discussing as they compete for votes?” Our guest is Tracy Novick, legendary former School Committee member and 2019 candidate.

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We’re formulating the questions we’ll ask School Committee candidates this year. The first draft is below. These questions aren’t finalized; your suggestions are welcome.

  1. Why are you running, and how have you been active in public life in Worcester up till now?
  2. Worcester is owed in excess of $100,000,000 due to the state underfunding our school system previously. What do these candidates propose in order to retrieve the monies rightfully owed our city and how long before Worcester is repaid in full?
  3. What’s important for people to know about the academic outcomes of our schools? What’s important for people to know about discipline in our schools?
  4. What do you think about sex education?
  5. What’s your experience with education policy? What in your life has helped you understand how your decisions would affect our 25,000 students?
  6. Who’s your favorite character on The Wire?
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