If we’re fortunate, as we march through life we bump into true inspiration. Perhaps we’re lucky enough to have a teacher or mentor who points us in…
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For URI, $1.6M To Train 109 New Nurse Practitioners
A new $1.6 million dollar federal grant will help the University of Rhode Island train more nurse practitioners. The idea is to help community health…
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Feds Approve Teacher Equity Plan
The Federal Department of Education has given the go ahead to Rhode Island’s plan to address inequities in the distribution of highly-qualified teachers…
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Scott MacKay Commentary: Better Times for Organized Labor on Labor Day 2015
For workers and unions, there hasn’t been much to celebrate on Labor Day in recent years. RIPR political analyst Scott MacKay says things may finally…
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As Start Of School Draws Nearer, Newport Teachers Remain At An Impasse
Newport teachers wrapped up two days of training Thursday before the new school year starts after Labor Day. But their contract talks remain at an…
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Newport Teachers Work To Make The City More Bike-Friendly
Students in Newport will learn tips during the new school year on how to stay out of harm’s way when they walk and bike to school.
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Science Education In Action At Sea
A group of local science teachers got to see science in action aboard a research cruise this summer. They worked with scientists from the University of…
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Scott MacKay Commentary: RI Needs Greater Emphasis on Teaching History in Schools
Students head to classrooms this week in the annual back-to-school ritual. RIPR political analyst Scott MacKay says this should be the year our public…
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Local Programs Aim To Stop The ‘Summer Slide’
Students are about to return to their classrooms after a long summer break. One thing their teachers are all wondering: how much did they forget over…
