The Elmwood U.S. Post Office in Providence is being officially named for the late Sister Ann Keefe, a beloved Roman Catholic nun who served for more…
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Senator Whitehouse Cheers Senate Passage Of Education Policy Overhaul
Rhode Island’s Senator Sheldon Whitehouse is sounding celebratory notes following the Senate’s approval of a new education policy. The vote…
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Teachers' Union Leader Weighs In On New Education Commissioner Ken Wagner
Rhode Island officially has a new education commissioner after a vote Monday to confirm Governor Gina Raimondo’s nominee, Ken Wagner. So far, reaction…
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RI Board Of Education Approves Ken Wagner As New Education Commissioner
Rhode Island’s Board of Education has unanimously confirmed Ken Wagner to lead the state department in charge of K-12 schools. Wagner has his work cut…
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Board Of Ed Set To Vote On New State Education Commissioner
Rhode Island may have a new education commissioner as of Monday Evening. The Board of Education convenes for a vote on nominee Dr. Ken Wagner. Wagner is…
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Education Commissioner Nominee Wagner Visits Students At Central Falls Middle School
Dr. Ken Wagner, Governor Gina Raimondo’s pick for state Education Commissioner, spent Thursday morning at Calcutt Middle School in Central Falls. It was…
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RI Public Defender Mary McElroy Nominated for Federal Judgeship
Rhode Island’s two U.S. Senators, Democrats Jack Reed and Sheldon Whitehouse, have nominated Rhode Island’s top public defender, Mary McElroy, to the U…
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Raimondo Announces Dr. Ken Wagner Of New York As RI Education Commissioner Nominee
Ken Wagner is Governor Gina Raimondo’s nomination for education commissioner. The post has been open since former commissioner Deborah Gist left for a…
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Lawmakers Name Official State Insect
The bill to make the American burying beetle the official state insect heads to the governor’s desk. This was the result of steady lobbying by third…
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Providence Superintendent Susan Lusi Reflects On Her Tenure
Providence Superintendent Susan Lusi opens up about her tenure in the state’s largest school district, as she prepares to step down. She spoke with…
