The University of Rhode Island has received a three-million dollar grant from the National Science Foundation. The Graduate School of Oceanography will…
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TGIF: 18 Things To Know About Rhode Island Politics & Media
Happy Weekend 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 on…
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Manufacturing Cast-Offs Inspire Classroom Teachers For The New School Year
Labor Day has come and gone, schools are back in session, and once again teachers are on the hunt for classroom supplies. Many of them will head…
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Independent Report Released on Abuse at St. George’s School
A long-awaited independent report on sexual abuse at St. George’s School in Middletown was released on Thursday by Boston lawyer Martin Murphy. Murphy,…
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For Latinos, Diabetes Education Alone May Not Stem An Epidemic
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention estimates nearly a third of Americans are pre-diabetic. Many more are already diabetic.
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Brown Student Accused Of Sex Assault Can Return To School
A Brown University student accused of sexual assault and suspended for two years will be allowed to return to school this fall. The student is awaiting…
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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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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…
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For Latinos, Diabetes Disparities Driven By Poverty
The rate of diabetes among Latinos in Rhode Island has shot up faster than any other group. Why the disparity in health between this group and others?…
