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...

Educators, advocates and students say ‘No’ to SROs in and out of House Finance hearing
June 16, 2022

Educators, advocates and students say ‘No’ to SROs in and out of House Finance hearing

“We know that SROs can serve many functions in schools, including enforcement and discipline,” said Clausius-Parks from...

Pawtucket High School students walk out to protest legislative inaction on guns and abortion rights
June 1, 2022

Pawtucket High School students walk out to protest legislative inaction on guns and abortion rights

“We’re here in response to the failures of our government – how they failed those babies in...

After student assaulted by Student Resource Officer, youth-led community groups call for an end to police in schools
March 2, 2022

After student assaulted by Student Resource Officer, youth-led community groups call for an end to police in schools

“Countless other students have also been brutalized by SROs. We know that police in schools only bring...

Education Commissioner and Governor defend cops in schools despite ongoing violence
February 16, 2022

Education Commissioner and Governor defend cops in schools despite ongoing violence

“I am certainly pleased overall with what the SROs have been able to do in the schools...

Community groups repeat call to remove cops from schools
February 15, 2022

Community groups repeat call to remove cops from schools

“Community investment and involvement is a long term preventative practice that supports the emotional, social, and mental...

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...

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...

Groups press for funding for mental health staff for Rhode Island students
August 3, 2020

Groups press for funding for mental health staff for Rhode Island students

“A concerted effort in increasing the number of mental and behavioral support staff – and reducing or...

Activists urge civilian oversight board to aid in defunding efforts
June 21, 2020

Activists urge civilian oversight board to aid in defunding efforts

“When we’re talking about what it means to change policing in Providence … we need to start...

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...

DARE Board statement on the murder of George Floyd and civil unrest in Rhode Island
June 4, 2020

DARE Board statement on the murder of George Floyd and civil unrest in Rhode Island

We are tired. We are hurting. We are enraged that little meaningful change has been made in...

Providence City Councilors seek to eliminate SROs, bring more social services to students
February 27, 2020

Providence City Councilors seek to eliminate SROs, bring more social services to students

“Students want to be able to walk through the building without fear of being arrested for nonviolent...

ACLU takes legal action over unlawful arrest of 13-year-old honors student
January 20, 2020

ACLU takes legal action over unlawful arrest of 13-year-old honors student

“When I see officers now, I just try my best to avoid them cause I feel like,...

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