The search for a superintendent for New Bedford Public Schools is coming to a close. Four finalists were announced Wednesday, including two with…
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After Confusion, Lawmakers Hope To Clarify Sexual Abuse Reporting Law
Rhode Island lawmakers are re-considering the rules for reporting sexual abuse suspected of school staff. A 2016 law requires educators to report…
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Tackling The N-Word On Campus, After Her Famous Father Used It On Stage
In early February, students at Princeton University protested when a professor used the N-word in a class about hate speech. He ended up canceling the…
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When There’s A Threat At School, Anxiety Takes Toll On Students, Teachers And Parents
After the latest mass shooting at a school in Florida, there’s one idea most policy makers seem to agree on: If you see something, say something. But in…
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We Should Celebrate Black History Every Month
Black history month ends today, which leaves me just a few hours to celebrate the athletic achievements and lives of black Rhode Islanders I have known…
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New RI Executive Order Aims To Curb Gun Violence
Rhode Island is the first state in the nation to establish a “red flag” policy since the deadly high school shooting in Parkland, Florida earlier this…
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South Coast Schools To Receive New Funding For Puerto Rican Evacuees
Schools districts in Massachusetts that have enrolled students recently arrived from Puerto Rico will soon be getting a portion of $15 million dollars…
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Rhode Island Mandates School Safety Plans, Evacuation Drills
The deadly school shooting in Florida last week highlighted concerns over how schools protect teachers and students. The Ocean State mandates school…
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TGIF: 20 Things To Know About Rhode Island Politics & Media
There was a lot going down in Providence this week, so that’s a good place to start Thanks for stopping by for my weekly column. As usual, your tips and…
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Providence’s Classical High School To Mark 175th Birthday
Classical High School, Providence’s by examination secondary school, is holding a 175 th birthday party on March 20 th . Classical is a college prep…
