Language immersion programs known as “dual language” programs are a growing trend in public elementary schools. They allow students to become bilingual…
Education
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RI Education Leaders Respond To ‘No Child Left Behind’ Overhaul
Rhode Islanders are reacting to the passage of new federal legislation for public schools. The “Every Student Succeeds Act” is expected to get a…
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Recess Not Likely To Make It Into School Day Regulations
The State Council on Elementary and Secondary Education is scheduled to vote Wednesday on new rules for the length of the school day and the school year…
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Rare Photos Of 1965 Selma Civil Rights March On Display In Providence
A rare collection of photos of the 1965 civil rights march from Selma to Montgomery, Alabama are now on display at the Providence Public Library. On…
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This I Believe Rhode Island: Walden
The prolific writings and musings of Henry David Thoreau – the nineteenth-century author, poet, philosopher, and naturalist – cast a very long shadow…
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At Nearly $800K A Year, Bryant’s Machtley Is Highest Paid University President In RI
A new analysis of executive compensation at private universities shows Bryant University’s Ronald Machtley is the highest paid in Rhode Island. When you…
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New Englanders Encouraged By Draft Climate Pact
Foreign ministers in Paris have a tough week ahead as they tackle the first draft of a global agreement to reduce greenhouse gas emissions. But local…
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PC And URI Renew Basketball Rivalry
Providence College basketball coach Ed Cooley had to be joking when he suggested this week that the PC-URI basketball showdown Saturday night is not a…
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TGIF: 15 Things To Know About Rhode Island Politics & Media
Thanks for stopping by for my weekly column — a little extra breezy this week due to a hectic Friday. As usual your tips and thoughts are welcome via…
