Waterbury Public Schools

- 5:59

with Waterbury Superintendent, Dr. Verna Ruffin

Posted

Oct 19, 2020

COVID-19 highlights the decades-long issue of technology challenges across the nation as students everywhere are learning remotely. Waterbury Public Schools Superintendent, Dr. Verna Ruffin, talks about challenges and successes in her school district.

Hosted by: Nathan O'Leary Produced by: Western New England Newsmakers Team

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