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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.

Posted on:

Oct 19, 2020

Hosted by: Nathan O'Leary

Produced by: Western New England Newsmakers Team

#Connecticut #Education #Local

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Reducing Gang Violence Through Prevention And Intervention

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