U.S. Supreme Court Justice Sonia Sotomayor was in the Ocean State Sunday to deliver the commencement address at this year’s the University of Rhode…
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Sánchez Picked To Lead Rhode Island College
Higher ed officials have tapped Frank Sánchez, vice chancellor for student affairs at City University of New York, as the next president of Rhode Island…
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State Ed Commissioner Ken Wagner On Standardized Testing And Graduation
Education officials are backing away from a plan to require test scores for a high school diploma.
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R.I.P. Providence Phoenix Publisher Steven L. Brown
UPDATE: Memorial Service for Steve To Be Held Sunday, June 5th at Fort Getty Park in Jamestown, R.I. from 3 to 7 p.m. Hope to See All Of Steve’s Many…
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TGIF: 19 Things To Know About Rhode Island Politics & Media
Happy mid-April, and thanks for stopping by for my weekly column. As usual, your tips and comments are welcome, and you can follow me through the week…
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Supreme Court Justice Sonia Sotomayor To Deliver URI Commencement
The University of Rhode Island has tapped the first Hispanic woman Supreme Court justice to deliver the school’s 2016 commencement speech. Sonia…
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Marathon Bombing Victim Heather Abbott To Give PC Commencement Address
Heather Abbott, whose injuries sustained in the 2013 Boston Marathon bombing spurred her to start a foundation which helps amputees get prosthetic…
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Raimondo Vows Veto Of Bill Restricting Charter Schools
Governor Gina Raimondo said Wednesday she would veto at least one bill designed to make it harder to open new charter schools. Speaking at an on-the…
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This I Believe Rhode Island: Gestures of Kindness
Life is filled with a complex mix of big and small moments. Alongside the banner events of births, deaths, weddings, and graduations are quieter, albeit…
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Teachers’ Union Seems To Harbor Doubts On School Choice Bill
The leader of one of Rhode Island’s two powerful teachers’ unions sounded unconvinced this week, following the unveiling of State Education Commissioner…
