According to state education officials, four- year high school graduation rates are at their highest ever, but gaps remain among low-income students,…
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PC, URI Striving For NCAA Tournament
Two teams from Rhode Island in the NCAA men’s basketball tournament? With a little luck, and another victory or two in conference tournaments this week,…
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300+ Health Care Providers Gather For Transgender Health Conference
Medical professionals and community members interested in transgender health are holding a conference today convened by Brown University, Rhode Island…
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TGIF: 22 Things To Know About Rhode Island Politics & Media
March bursts upon the scene with a blast of cold air, as lawmakers return to Smith Hill and the political pot keeps bubbling. Thanks for stopping by for…
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Political Roundtable: Knight On Why He Ran, Raimondo’s Tuition Plan & President Trump
State Rep. Jason Knight (D-Barrington) joins Political Roundtable to discus why he ran for the General Assembly; whether he supports Governor Raimondo’s…
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High School Graduation Rates: Highest Ever & On The Rise
The Rhode Island Department of Education released a report that puts high school graduation rates among students at the national average.
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Facing Change: Vietnamese Poet Connects Refugee Experience To Syrians
More than a million Vietnamese came to the U.S. as refugees in the years after their civil war ended. More than 65 thousand Vietnamese make New England…
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TGIF: 21 Things To Know About Rhode Island Politics & Media
Happy Weekend! Thanks for stopping by for my weekly column. As usual, your tips and comments are welcome , and you can follow me through the week on the…
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Facing Change: From War-Torn Syria To Snowy Prep School, Syrian Refugees Seek Education In Vermont
Many small towns in New England are eager to welcome refugees from the war in Syria, but that doesn’t seem likely under President Donald Trump’s…
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EMILY’s List Endorses Raimondo, 20 Months Ahead Of 2018 Election
With more than 20 months to go until Rhode Island’s next gubernatorial election, EMILY’s List — a national group that supports pro-choice women…
