Good morning, Worcester.

Tomorrow, Oct. 8, school officials will discuss a proposed ban on smart glasses at Worcester Public Schools that would limit wearable devices from recording or accessing online tools to protect student privacy and maintain academic integrity.

Isabelle Jenkins and Megan Moran are connecting students and local nonprofits by bolstering community-based learning at Holy Cross and Worcester State.

Their efforts promote hands-on education & civic engagement in Worcester.

A statewide dispute unfolds over whether Gov. Maura Healey should opt Massachusetts in to a federal scholarship tax credit program that would start in 2027 — nonprofit advocates say it may boost funding for K-12 education while teachers unions warn it may benefit private schools more.

Gov. Healey's administration proposed a map cutting Central Mass. opportunity zones from 24 to 15 tracts while Worcester adds one, increasing from six to seven by including parts of Chandler Street & UMass Chan.

Certification by Treasury is expected later this fall, with zones active Jan. 1 until Dec. 2036.

Worcester State University beat Bridgewater State 35+34 on Saturday, Oct.

3 after Aidan Breen made a late two-point conversion that sealed the win in a thrilling contest.

Mendon runner Jenene Vernon will run in the New York City Marathon on Nov.

1 to honor her late mother JoAnn by crossing the Queensboro Bridge as she reflects on a decade of advocacy with LUNGevity + her husband and family will cheer her on.

Central Mass. high school football resumes with top 10 rankings released on Sept.

16 (updated from recent games). Wachusett leads after a 35-28 win over Franklin on Sept. 10, while Hudson and St. John's prepare for next matchups.