Rhode Island Education Commissioner Ken Wagner is backing a plan to add 2,192 seats to the charter for Achievement First, a mayoral academy that…
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RhodyVotes ’16: Rhode Islanders Go To The Polls
Preliminary results for Rhode Island’s General Election show Democrat Hillary Clinton leading Republican Donald Trump. A ballot measure for a casino in…
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The Pulse: Bringing Mental Health Care To Kids In School
Accessing mental health care can be tough for kids in Rhode Island. There’s a shortage of practitioners and programs and a growing need for care. This…
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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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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….
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Latest Community Meeting On 6-10 Connector Replacement Project Slated For Tuesday
A community meeting is set for Tuesday on the future of the 6-10 Connector in Providence. Debate has sprung up over how best to replace the aging…
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Back-To-School Season Gets Underway For RI Districts
After the long summer break, it’s back to school this week for many Rhode Island students. In Coventry and Barrington, classes start Monday. Lincoln and…
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TGIF: 20 Things To Know About Rhode Island Politics & Media
August is on the way out, and legislative primary races are coming up fast. Thanks for stopping by for my weekly column. As usual, you can send your…
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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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Four Years After Shooting, A New Sandy Hook Elementary Opens In Newtown CT
Students in Newtown, Connecticut will return to classes at Sandy Hook elementary next week. It’s the first time students have attended the school since…
