It’s been five years since the shooting at Sandy Hook Elementary School in Newtown, Connecticut. Catherine Violet Hubbard was one of 20 children killed,…
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First Educator Charged With Failure To Report Sexual Abuse Nears Trial
George Blessing, a staff psychologist at Cranston High School West, is accused of failing to report allegations to child welfare authorities of, “sexual…
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‘It Sounded Like A War Zone,’ Residents Remember Storm
In Warwick, the Rhode Island city with the largest number of customers who lost power, nearly 14,000 homes and businesses remained in the dark Monday…
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As Recess Changes, Do Children Get Enough Free Play?
Across the country, and in New England, elementary schools are revamping recess with a focus on organized games and teamwork, instead of free play.
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EFSB Schedules Invenergy Public Comment Hearing In Charlestown For Dec. 5
Rhode Island’s Energy Facility Siting Board is holding a public comment meeting at Charlestown Elementary School Dec. 5 so residents can weigh in on the…
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A Year At Del Sesto: A Providence Middle School Strives To Reinvent Itself
How do you turn around a struggling middle school? It’s a question teachers, administrators, and city leaders are trying to figure out in the state’s…
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PVD Superintendent Not Target Of Investigation For Failure To Report Abuse
The Providence Public School District superintendent is not a target in the investigation of failure to report sexual abuse allegations at a city…
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Youth Rugby Grows Despite Concern Over Concussions
Rugby is on the rise. In fact, it’s the fastest growing sport in the country. But it’s also dangerous.
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Providence Principal Charged For Failing To Report Abuse
Violet LeMar, principal at Harry Kizirian Elementary School has been charged with a misdemeanor for failing to report allegations of sexual abuse of…
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Call For Independent Investigation Of School Sexual Abuse Reporting Gains Traction
A resolution calling for an independent investigation into the handling of sexual abuse allegations at Henry Kizirian Elementary School moved forward in…
