Low-income students and students of color are about twice as likely to attend schools with substandard conditions in Massachusetts, according to a new education report by MassINC and the Worcester Regional Research Bureau released Tuesday.
“Everyone understands that construction costs have risen and public resources are limited, so after twenty years, it is time to update the state’s approach to school building,” said Worcester Regional Research Bureau Executive Director Paul Matthews. “To address the most pressing needs of our students, this should lead to prioritizing buildings with poor conditions that cause clear and immediate harm to students and their academic success.”
The report, titled Fixing the Foundation: Uneven Access to Modern Schools and a Blueprint for a More Equitable Fu