Providence school officials have persistently warned that if the city continues to underfund education, they will have to make some painful cuts. We hear from two PPSD leaders about what’s at stake if they don’t get the additional $10 million they’re asking for. Also, president-elect Trump has vowed to enact what he calls the “largest deportation operation in American history.” The head of a New Bedford advocacy organization tells us what they’re hearing from local immigrants, what people should know, and how to prepare. Plus, we hear about the community that’s formed around a popular weaving class at a Providence library. That and more on this week’s show.
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Guests:
- Javier Montañez, Superintendent, Providence Public Schools
- Zack Scott, Deputy Superintendent of Operations, Providence Public Schools
- Ian Donnis, The Public’s Radio political reporter
- Helena DaSilva Hughes, Executive Director, Immigrants’ Assistance Center
Links:
- Providence mayor threatens budget cuts, tax increases if the city is forced to pay millions to fund schools
- TGIF: Ian Donnis’ Rhode Island politics roundup for Nov. 15, 2024
- How can immigrants in our region prepare for a second Trump presidency?
- Finding a ‘third space’ through weaving at the Mount Pleasant Community Library
- Sott’Acqua: A Tale of Two Cities Underwater – Photo Exhibit (through Nov. 17)
- Costume Dog Parade hosted by The Black Dog Bannister’s Wharf (Nov. 16)
- Dionne Warwick at the Park Theatre (Nov. 17)
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