The second Providence elementary school operated by charter school network Achievement First will share a building with its first elementary school,…
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State Submits Final Race To The Top Report
Rhode Island education officials have submitted their final report to the federal government, tracking the state’s $75 million federal Race to the Top…
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TGIF: 18 Things to Know About Rhode Island Politics & Media
The pit of winter has settled over Rhode Island, judging by the combination of snow and sub-freezing temperatures. The governor used the recent…
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Scott MacKay Commentary: Changing Of The Guard In R.I. Education Leadership
Big changes are in the offing for Rhode Island public education policy. RIPR political analyst Scott MacKay on what’s at stake. After six years as…
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RI Education Board Chair: Tulsa Is Lucky To Land Gist
Chair of the state’s board of education said Tulsa is lucky to land Deborah Gist as its next superintendent of schools. Board chair Eva-Marie Mancuso…
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Rhode Island Education Commissioner Gist Going To Tulsa
Rhode Island Education Commissioner Deborah Gist has gotten the votes to become Tulsa’s superintendent of schools. In a statement, Gist said it was a…
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Vote Expected Monday On Gist
The Tulsa School Board may vote Monday evening on whether to name Rhode Island Education Commissioner Deborah Gist their new superintendent of schools….
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Tulsa Delays Vote on Gist
Tulsa education officials say they need more time to consider Rhode Island Education Commissioner Deborah Gist and one other finalist in their search…
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TGIF: 18 Things to Know About Rhode Island Politics & Media
Did anything happen this week not involving the New England Patriots and deflated footballs? Indeed. So read on, dear reader, and thanks for stopping…
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Are Charter Schools Straining Public School Budgets?
That’s the question a legislative panel is investigating. Lawmakers are scheduled to hear from several local elected officials and school leaders on…
