Students in Rhode Island will take shorter standardized tests next year. The multi-state governing board that oversees the so-called PARCC tests, voted…
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State Approves New Bachelor’s Degree Granting Institution
There’s a new school where Rhode Islanders can receive a Bachelor’s degree. The school is aimed at students working to complete a degree they started…
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RI Senate Approves Legislation To Attach Higher Ed Funding To Performance
The Rhode Island Senate has approved legislation that would tie some funding for public colleges and universities to their performance. Supporters say…
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Building Boom For Bryant Athletics, Academics
Four construction projects totaling $71 million are underway at Bryant University. When finished, three will have a direct impact on intercollegiate…
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Scott MacKay Commentary: MacKay’s RIC Commencement Speech
RI Public Radio political analyst Scott MacKay delivered the commencement speech at Rhode Island College Saturday, May 16th. He was granted an honorary…
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Grassroots Providence Procession Draws Attention To Water Issues
A group of artists, scientists, educators, and residents who want to promote the health of urban ponds will march in a parade later today in Providence…
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Lawmakers Find Public Schools Bearing More Costs Than Charter Schools
State lawmakers say public schools may be paying more than their fair share to support charter schools. That’s the major finding of a legislative report…
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Rising Tide: For New College Grads, Job Prospects May Be Brightening
New graduates receive diplomas this weekend at the University of Rhode Island. Like grads across the state, they enter a job market showing signs of…
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Study Finds RI’s Preschool Is Expensive, But Meets Quality Standards
Rhode Island’s new state-funded preschool program is expensive, but it may be high quality. That’s according to a new study from the National Institute…
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TGIF: 17 Things to Know About Rhode Island Politics & Media
The time for raking snow from the roof has given way to the delights of spring and inevitable complaints about heat and humidity. The General Assembly…
