Is Monolingualism the new Illiteracy? – Students and advocates rally for language immersion programs
January 19, 2020

Is Monolingualism the new Illiteracy? – Students and advocates rally for language immersion programs

The Rhode Island Foreign Language Association (RIFLA) held a rally in the State House rotunda on Tuesday...

South side residents don’t want to lose John Hope Settlement House to proposed charter school
January 19, 2020

South side residents don’t want to lose John Hope Settlement House to proposed charter school

Last night well over 100 community members filled the South Side Community Center at a meeting convened...

Investing in world language and dual language immersion programs for all students can improve educational achievement and cultural understanding in Rhode Island
January 19, 2020

Investing in world language and dual language immersion programs for all students can improve educational achievement and cultural understanding in Rhode Island

Despite the tough realities, we’re finally taking education seriously: Governor Gina Raimondo is pushing for universal Pre-K,...

Young Voices RI produces report addressing racial disparities in Providence Public Schools
January 19, 2020

Young Voices RI produces report addressing racial disparities in Providence Public Schools

Providence Public School students engaged with Young Voices RI issued a report on Tuesday showing that 49...

The case for dual language education in Rhode Island
January 19, 2020

The case for dual language education in Rhode Island

More than 1 in 5 Rhode Island residents speak a language other than English at home. Rhode...

Rhode Island College students rally for RIC Promise
January 19, 2020

Rhode Island College students rally for RIC Promise

“With a mom who works a full time job, I’m responsible for keeping the house clean and...

CCRI Faculty protesting ‘educationally unsound’ 12-day classes
January 19, 2020

CCRI Faculty protesting ‘educationally unsound’ 12-day classes

Members of he Community College of Rhode Island Faculty Association (CCRIFA) were protesting in the morning and...

Counselors not Cops: The Providence Student Union demands a new approach to school safety
January 19, 2020

Counselors not Cops: The Providence Student Union demands a new approach to school safety

The Providence Student Union (PSU) kicked off their new campaign demanding an increase in school counselors and...

PLEE is demanding access to a high-quality public school option for all children of color
January 19, 2020

PLEE is demanding access to a high-quality public school option for all children of color

Parents Leading for Educational Equity (PLEE) “is a newly founded, parent-led, grassroots organization with a mission to...

Newly elected South Kingstown School Committee members facing harassment and threats
January 19, 2020

Newly elected South Kingstown School Committee members facing harassment and threats

An unusual Friday night meeting of the South Kingstown School Committee became contentious over what should have...

Federal class action suit filed in Providence seeks to establish constitutional right to an adequate education
January 19, 2020

Federal class action suit filed in Providence seeks to establish constitutional right to an adequate education

“Most people think that students have a right to an adequate education under the United States Constitution,”...

It’s time to ‘Respect RIC’ say Rhode Island College faculty
January 19, 2020

It’s time to ‘Respect RIC’ say Rhode Island College faculty

As part of a campaign to “Respect RIC,” Rhode Island College (RIC) faculty held an informational picket...

Providence Teachers Union pickets Elorza’s State of the City Address
January 19, 2020

Providence Teachers Union pickets Elorza’s State of the City Address

Hundreds of Providence public school teachers and supporters picketed Mayor Jorge Elorza’s State of City Address on...

ACLU: Despite state law, Internet censorship in RI public schools continues
January 19, 2020

ACLU: Despite state law, Internet censorship in RI public schools continues

“Political,” “hobbies,” “dictionary” and “news” are just four of the ‘filtered’ categories blocked by Rhode Island school...

January 19, 2020

Providence Student Union calls for removal of Assistant Principal after incident at Central High School

Update: Assistant Principal Tom Bacon has resigned. “As of this morning, Mr. Bacon has resigned from his...

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