Providence Mayor Jorge Elorza has appointed a parent and a history professor to the school board. The mayor also re-appointed board member Keith…
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Providence Launches ‘Parent Academy’
Providence will offer free classes for parents under a new initiative aimed at improving city schools. The district is partnering with the Paul Cuffee…
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Education Board Nominee Up For Hearing
Governor Gina Raimondo’s pick to lead the State Board of Education faces a hearing Wednesday. Barbara Cottam is scheduled to appear before the Senate…
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Wendy Nilsson appointed by Elorza as Providence Parks Supt.
Wendy Nilsson has been appointed the new superintendent of the Providence Parks and Recreation Department, Mayor Jorge Elorza announced today. Nilsson…
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State Reports No Major Glitches On First Day Of PARCC Testing
State officials say the first day of PARCC testing passed with no major problems, although some students have refused to take the test. As of 3:30…
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New Standardized PARCC Testing Begins For Many RI Public Schools
PARCC testing begins Monday for thousands of Rhode Island students, who are taking the test on computers. Critics say the test fails to accommodate…
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TGIF: 16 Things to Know About Rhode Island Politics & Media
– Happy Budget Week, and thanks for stopping by for my weekly column. Your tips and thoughts are always welcome at idonnis (at) ripr (dot) org, and you…
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Scott MacKay Commentary: Raimondo’s Budget Politics
Gov. Gina Raimondo has proposed her first state budget. RIPR political analyst Scott MacKay looks at the politics of our new governor’s taxing and…
