Rhode Island officially has a new education commissioner after a vote Monday to confirm Governor Gina Raimondo’s nominee, Ken Wagner. So far, reaction…
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RI Board Of Education Approves Ken Wagner As New Education Commissioner
Rhode Island’s Board of Education has unanimously confirmed Ken Wagner to lead the state department in charge of K-12 schools. Wagner has his work cut…
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Board Of Ed Set To Vote On New State Education Commissioner
Rhode Island may have a new education commissioner as of Monday Evening. The Board of Education convenes for a vote on nominee Dr. Ken Wagner. Wagner is…
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Providence Superintendent Susan Lusi Reflects On Her Tenure
Providence Superintendent Susan Lusi opens up about her tenure in the state’s largest school district, as she prepares to step down. She spoke with…
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Is Play Making A Comeback?
As public schools work to raise test scores, many parents have commented that kids don’t get to play as much as they used to. The mid-morning recess has…
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Scott MacKay Commentary: A Providence Slavery Center in Old Episcopal Cathedral
Rhode Island’s Episcopal Church is about to unveil plans for a museum and teaching center dedicated to the slave trade. The state has a long and…
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Changes To State Standardized Testing Approved
Students in Rhode Island will take shorter standardized tests next year. The multi-state governing board that oversees the so-called PARCC tests, voted…
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Building Boom For Bryant Athletics, Academics
Four construction projects totaling $71 million are underway at Bryant University. When finished, three will have a direct impact on intercollegiate…
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$3 Million Sailing Center Opening At Roger Williams University
Festivities in Newport surrounding the Volvo Ocean Race are not the only significant sailing activities in Rhode Island waters on Saturday. Roger…
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Providence College Professor Hirsch, Hotel workers win Richard Walton Awards
The Red Bandana Fund, which honors the legacy of social activist and journalist Richard Walton, has chosen to bestow the annual Red Bandana awards to…
