Waterbury Public Schools

with Waterbury Superintendent, Dr. Verna Ruffin

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.

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Oct 19, 2020

Hosted by: Nathan O'Leary

Produced by: Western New England Newsmakers Team

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