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Report Claims 14 Million Kids Could Be Exposed to Toxic PCBs at School
Sen. Edward Markey’s staff estimated that as many as 14 million students in the U.S. could be attending schools contaminated with toxic PCBs. PCBs were…
Posted inArticle, Education, Health, Politics
Neighborhood Health Station Breaks Ground In Central Falls
Blackstone Valley’s Community Health Center broke ground Saturday on a new Neighborhood Health Station in Central Falls. The station is meant to serve…
Posted inArticle, Business, Education, Environment, Politics
Scott MacKay Commentary: Mattiello Vs. Frias, The One RI House Race All Are Watching
In an election season with few contested Rhode Island races, there is one General Assembly campaign getting lots of attention. RIPR political analyst…
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Political Roundtable: Providence Superintendent Chris Maher On Testing And Education Goals
Analysis by Rhode Island Public Radio finds urban and middle class students in Rhode Island have lower test scores than their peers in Massachusetts;…
Posted inArticle, Education, Politics
One New Charter School Proposal, Several Plans For Expansion
Achievement First in Providence wants to add a third K-8 school and move forward with its plan to open a high school, and the Segue Middle School in…
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Open, Online Textbook Initiative Aims To Drive Down College Costs
State officials say a new initiative to increase the use of digital textbooks will cut costs for many students and make higher education more accessible…
Posted inArticle, Business, Education
RI Posts Disappointing Science Scores
Fewer than one in three Rhode Island students is proficient in science, according to results from the most recent round of state science testing….
Posted inArticle, Arts And Culture, Education
RIPR in the Classroom: Immigrant Parents Have Steep Learning Curve in U.S. Schools
Listenwise helps teachers use stories from their local public radio station with students in their classrooms. Working with RIPR we identify relevant…
