GOV. GINA M. RAIMONDO announced that she is delaying in-person school throughout the state due to preparation concerns. / PBN FILE PHOTO/MIKE SKORSKI
PROVIDENCE – After weeks of speculation, Gov. Gina M. Raimondo confirmed that she is delaying the start of the school year in Rhode Island during her coronavirus briefing on Wednesday afternoon. Rhode Island's teachers will now return Sept. 9, while the first day for students will be Sept. 14. The original start date was planned…