
Anthony Clough
Research Associate, Worcester Regional Research Bureau
Anthony Clough is a Research Associate with the Worcester Regional Research Bureau. Originally from Lexington, Massachusetts, Anthony graduated from the University of Massachusetts, Amherst, with a bachelor’s degree in Political Science and a minor in African American Studies in May 2022. His undergraduate thesis focused on the reconstruction of Iraq. Anthony furthered his education by earning a Master’s degree in Public Policy from UMass Amherst in May 2023. During his graduate studies, he served as a Research Assistant at Commonwealth Honors College, contributing to reshaping honors thesis programming. In his undergraduate years, Anthony worked as a poll assistant for UMass Poll, analyzing public opinion data, and interned for Massachusetts State Representative Mike Day’s Office, where he played a role in contributing to legislative initiatives.
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Fixing the Foundation: Uneven Access to Modern Schools and a Blueprint for a More Equitable Future
This report examines disparities in school facility conditions across Massachusetts and their implications for student learning.
October 7, 2025
- Nearly 60% of Massachusetts’ lowest-rated or over-capacity schools are located in Boston or a Gateway City.
- At the current pace, it could take 50 years to replace or renovate all high-need school buildings in Massachusetts.
- Suburban districts received 57% of major MSBA Core Program grants since 2015, while Boston and Gateway Cities received less than 19%.