Behind Closed Doors: The Forces Tearing Apart Public Education in Providence
July 6, 2023

Behind Closed Doors: The Forces Tearing Apart Public Education in Providence

The closure of Alan Shawn Feinstein (ASF) Elementary at Broad Street in Providence raises concerns about community...

Charter schools barely outperforming public schools in Providence
December 19, 2022

Charter schools barely outperforming public schools in Providence

Are Charter Schools actually outperforming Providence Public Schools? The numbers say they are not, says Tom Hoffman,...

Community leaders accuse PVD Public Schools of retaliation and discrimination
December 2, 2022

Community leaders accuse PVD Public Schools of retaliation and discrimination

Reacting to the failed state takeover of Providence Schools and the revelations of racism and retaliation in...

Classical High School students walk out over transphobic teacher
October 1, 2022

Classical High School students walk out over transphobic teacher

“I had Miss Bessinger for third period English, she took time out of our class to do...

Providence mayoral candidate Nirva LaFortune releases ambitious education plan
August 30, 2022

Providence mayoral candidate Nirva LaFortune releases ambitious education plan

“For too long we have allowed politics to take priority over our children. The reality is we...

Mayoral forum challenges candidates on health equity in Providence
August 11, 2022

Mayoral forum challenges candidates on health equity in Providence

“If you live in Smith Hill, your life expectancy is 6 years less than if you live...

Mayor Elorza rallies to have teacher contract details released
July 29, 2021

Mayor Elorza rallies to have teacher contract details released

“…once we see the contract, we can get into whether it’s transformational or not,” said Providence Mayor...

Students march on State House to demand counselors, not cops in Providence public schools
May 1, 2021

Students march on State House to demand counselors, not cops in Providence public schools

“As many of you are aware, my friend unfortunately passed away a few months ago,” said Shaylee,...

Students walkout to demand counselors, not cops in Providence public schools
April 30, 2021

Students walkout to demand counselors, not cops in Providence public schools

“Today we are here because you have organized and called to action to removed SROs for over...

Privatizing School Nurses: SMART Clinics in Providence Public Schools
April 12, 2021

Privatizing School Nurses: SMART Clinics in Providence Public Schools

From College Hill Independent reporters Olivia Cruz Mayeda and Mara Cavallaro: “By removing union school nurses and...

Providence teachers and allies march against “failed” state takeover of Providence Schools
April 7, 2021

Providence teachers and allies march against “failed” state takeover of Providence Schools

“It is in the district and state leadership’s best interests to divide and conquer stakeholders while putting...

PVD youth organize and lead Juneteenth march for racial justice
June 20, 2020

PVD youth organize and lead Juneteenth march for racial justice

“I’ve noticed that there’s missing history, history that has to do with my skin,” said Faith, a...

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