Student rights groups call on RI schools to reject body cameras for school resource officers
November 7, 2022

Student rights groups call on RI schools to reject body cameras for school resource officers

“Students need a positive school climate that nurtures healthy student-teacher relationships, provides mental and behavioral health supports,...

Following recent violence, community groups call for immediate removal of all police from schools
February 16, 2022

Following recent violence, community groups call for immediate removal of all police from schools

“We must remember that this is not an isolated incident, but rather placed within a broader pattern...

Education justice groups call for “equitable and safe schooling” during covid surge
January 8, 2022

Education justice groups call for “equitable and safe schooling” during covid surge

“We face unique challenges as a society in these times. We must rise to these challenges by...

The Providence Alliance for Student Safety Coalition releases plan for student safety: Police Free Schools
June 25, 2021

The Providence Alliance for Student Safety Coalition releases plan for student safety: Police Free Schools

“Police are trained to handle crime and disturbances out in the community, they aren’t familiarized with situations...

Pawtucket parent group demands schools reopen
January 26, 2021

Pawtucket parent group demands schools reopen

In a letter, PLEE demands that that the Pawtucket School Committee reverse their “premature decision to keep...

Community Statement on Equitably Reopening RI Schools
August 12, 2020

Community Statement on Equitably Reopening RI Schools

“As the leaders in our state are working hard to develop school reopening plans, we strongly believe...

Janie Seguí Rodriguez announces run for Pawtucket City Council Ward 5
June 1, 2020

Janie Seguí Rodriguez announces run for Pawtucket City Council Ward 5

“I will work to center the voices of underrepresented communities and ensure that we are all working...

Groups request that RIDE make school districts’ remote learning plans publicly available
March 20, 2020

Groups request that RIDE make school districts’ remote learning plans publicly available

“This act of transparency will serve two very important purposes. First, it will give officials in school...

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...

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