Shawna Lawton, one of two Republicans running for the chance to challenge House Speaker Nicholas Mattiello, is drawing attention to how her GOP rival,…
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Slight Gains Statewide In Latest PARCC Scores
Rhode Island students scored a little bit better this spring on the annual standardized test known as PARCC, or the Partnership for Assessment of…
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For Latinos, Diabetes Disparities Driven By Poverty
The rate of diabetes among Latinos in Rhode Island has shot up faster than any other group. Why the disparity in health between this group and others?…
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Your Weekly Briefing: Health In Rhode Island
Here’s what’s happening in health in Rhode Island. (Note: Your Weekly Briefing will be on vacation next week.)
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Speaking Across Difference: When Friends Become Family
Adewole Akinbi was 14 years old when he started working for Heather Gaydos at an environmental education program he joined through Groundwork Providence…
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RI Adopts Goal To Close Achievement Gaps By 2025
Public schools will seek to close achievement gaps in 3rd grade reading and mathematics by 2025, under a bill signed into law this week by Gov. Gina…
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State Higher Ed Funding Now Tied To Performance
Starting in 2018, state colleges and universities will have to meet specific performance goals to receive increases in state funding, under a state law…
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AMA Partners With RI Health Officials On Opioid Toolbox For Health Care Providers
The Rhode Island Medical Society and state health officials are partnering with the American Medical Association on a new effort to train doctors who…
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Diabetes Among RI Latinos Rising Faster Than Any Other Group
Diabetes rates are soaring across the nation. But in Rhode Island, the Hispanic population has seen the most dramatic increase of any other group over…
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DeSimone Disputes Ethics Complaint Filed By RI Progressive Democrats
The Rhode Island Progressive Democrats on Tuesday accused House Majority Leader John DeSimone (D-Providence) of violating state ethics regulations by…
