The pandemic has brought a long list of challenges for K-12 students and educators in Rhode Island. Among those most set back have been the state’s English Learners, who already struggled with lower attendance and test scores before COVID-19.
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Después de dos años de la pandemia, los estudiantes de inglés de Rhode Island se están quedando atrás
La pandemia ha traído una larga lista de desafíos para los estudiantes y educadores K-12 en Rhode Island. Entre los más afectados están los estudiantes de inglés, quienes ya enfrentaban muchas ausencias y puntajes bajos en exámenes antes de COVID.
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Brown University formally acknowledges the school is built on Narragansett ancestral land
Brown University has adopted an official land acknowledgment recognizing that the school is located on the ancestral home of Narragansett Indian Tribe.
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Proposal to unify Newport and Middletown school districts is one step closer to the ballot
Officials in Newport and Middletown have approved a ballot measure to consolidate their communities into one school district, but keep their children in different schools. The proposal, which now goes to the state General Assembly, is aimed at saving money, but some locals have expressed doubts about how a unified school district could impact students’ learning and school segregation.
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Referendum shows overwhelming support in Dartmouth for Indian logo
81 percent of voters support keeping the Dartmouth Indian as the high school’s logo.
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Montañez named permanent school superintendent in Providence
The acting school superintendent in Providence, Javier Montañez, has been named as the permanent superintendent. “Dr. Montañez has risen to the occasion as acting superintendent, and we’re grateful he has taken on this new role,” state Education Commissioner Angélica Infante-Green said in a statement. Infante-Green continued: “Dr. Montañez has provided the stability Providence needs and […]
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An Indian logo at Dartmouth High, a Wampanoag illustrator, and a town divided over its removal
A non-binding referendum is on Tuesday’s ballot.
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Newport and Middletown to consider unifying school districts
Newport and Middletown are renewing talks to consolidate their school districts in order to save money, while maintaining existing schools.
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Dartmouth will hold town referendum on high school’s Indian logo
Athletes from Dartmouth High School compete in sports leagues as the Indians, a team name that some town officials are seeking to cast aside as they align the high school with sports teams across the country reconsidering language and imagery that’s offensive to Native Americans. But the conversation in Dartmouth ground to a halt this […]
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During State of the State, McKee touts investment in housing, education and small business
Rhode Island Gov. Dan McKee used his first State of the State address Tuesday to tout new efforts to promote the state’s economy through investments in housing, education, and small business. Using the upbeat tone typical of the annual address, McKee sketched out some of the themes and initiatives he’ll emphasize while trying to fend […]
