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TGIF: 22 Things To Know About Rhode Island Politics & Media
Your humble correspondent is back on the beat. So thanks for stopping by. As usual, your tips and comments are welcome, and you can follow me through…
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Sea Robin Anyone? Chefs Get Acquainted With Local Seafood
Rhode Island’s waters teem with tasty fish. But we’re not eating most of them. That’s partly because much of it gets shipped overseas, and partly…
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Impact Of Budget On Charter Schools Remains Uncertain
Education advocates say there’s a lot to like about the state’s new budget for public schools. That includes new funding for special education and…
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RI Tweaks New Testing Policy
After announcing on Friday that 10th and 11th graders would be exempt from the state’s annual standardized testing, education officials walked back the…
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URI Top Executive Makes Less Than Nearby Colleagues
A new analysis of executive compensation at state universities shows the University of Rhode Island trailing much of New England. The Chronicle of…
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RI Drops Standardized Testing For 10th & 11th Graders
The Rhode Island Department of Education has announced a new testing policy that should come as welcome news for many high school students. Under the…
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The Pulse: Johnson & Wales Cereal Exhibit Reveals Swinging Pendulum Of Health Advice
Nutrition advice seems to change from one moment to the next – don’t eat fat, eat fat, don’t eat carbs, eat carbs. A new exhibit at Johnson and Wales…
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How Education Fared In The Legislative Session And 2017 State Budget
There were winners and losers in the 2017 budget for education. School districts got a boost, with increases in state funding. But charter schools will…
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Providence Starts Up Midnight Basketball League, Partnering With State Police
Providence brought back its midnight basketball league Thursday evening. More than 50 teams are expected to participate, along with members of the state…
