Failing School Choice Act H5774/H5858 Testimony: Education Committee-Rhode Island House of Representatives
Introduced by Rhode Island Republican House Minority Leader Mike Chippendale
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Department of State Daily Press Briefing March 28, 2023
Vedant Patel, Principal Deputy Spokesperson Washington, D.C. MR PATEL: Good afternoon. I have two very brief things off the top and then I’m happy to dive into your questions. So first, today the United States took action in coordination with the United Kingdom to designate key individuals supporting the regime[Read More…]
Pawtucket High School Students! Pawtucket School Department Career Fair!
The Pawtucket School Department will hold a CTE Career Fair for all high school students on Saturday, April 1, 2023. This event is designed to connect students with potential employers and to explore career paths in their fields. The CTE Fair will feature a variety of industry professionals, including[Read More…]
Why The Bonds Failed: A Pawtucket Story
“Shea High School is like that beloved old junker you are desperately trying to get that last inspection sticker for … Hoping against hope that you can squeeze those last few years before you have to replace it with a new Unified High School” – Pat Ford at a recent[Read More…]
LaProv! Save the Date: PVDFest-THE Providence Signature Art Festival to Return September 8-10
Mayor Brett P. Smiley and Director of the Department of Art, Culture, Tourism (ACT) Joe Wilson Jr. today announced the return of PVDFest, Providence’s signature arts festival, happening September 8-10, 2023. PVDFest 2023 will bring the City together once again to celebrate Providence’s world-renowned artistic, cultural, and culinary communities.[Read More…]
Pre K Parents! Families Can Now Register To Be Notified When 2023-2024 RI State Pre-K Lottery Opens
Commissioner Angélica Infante-Green and the Rhode Island Department of Education (RIDE) today announced a new tool for families to register to be notified when the 2023-2024 RI state Pre-K lottery officially opens. RI Pre-K, entering its 15th year, provides free, high-quality Pre-K education to 4-year-old children in 18 communities[Read More…]
ACLU OF RI REPORT DETAILS “ALARMING” RATES OF SCHOOL SUSPENSIONS OF K-5 STUDENTS & “EXTRAORDINARILY HIGH” SUSPENSION RATES OF STUDENTS BASED ON RACE AND DISABILITY
ACLU OF RI REPORT DETAILS “ALARMING” RATES OF SCHOOL SUSPENSIONS OF K-5 STUDENTS AND “EXTRAORDINARILY HIGH” SUSPENSION RATES OF STUDENTS BASED ON RACE AND DISABILITY From The Rhode Island Chapter of the ACLU: The ACLU of Rhode Island released a report today detailing the significant number of out-of-school suspensions meted out each[Read More…]
Mayor Smiley: Moody’s Upgrades City of Providence’s Bond Ratings
Issuer & GO Ratings Move from Baaa1 to A3; Outlook Is Stable Mayor Brett P. Smiley announced Moody’s Investors Service has upgraded the City of Providence’s issuer rating from Baa1 to A3 and reported a stable financial outlook. This is the second consecutive rating increase this fiscal year. In[Read More…]
The Economic Progress Institute and Equity Partners Announce Support of Proposed Equity Legislation
Equity review of annual state budget would highlight advances and areas of improvement Weayonnoh Nelson-Davies, Executive Director of The Economic Progress Institute (EPI), State Senators Jonathan Acosta (District 16) and Tiara Mack (District 4), State Representatives Terri Cortvriend (District 72) and Rebecca Kislak (District 4), and 32 community organization[Read More…]
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