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Trump asks Brown, other colleges to sign ‘Compact’ for favorable access...

Education 10/02/2025

WASHINGTON (AP) – The White House is asking nine major universities to commit to President Donald Trump’s political priorities in exchange for more favorable...

TOUCH OF CLASS: Natalie Delmar, a math tutor at Rhode Island Tutorial and Educational Services Inc., writes a problem on a whiteboard in a classroom at the organization’s office in Pawtucket. The nonprofit has seen an increase in parents seeking tutoring for their children to prepare for college admissions testing.  PBN PHOTO/ PAUL J. SPETRINI

Tutors are busier as SATs undergo change

Education 09/13/2024

Susan Santucci says she was surprised when she received a barrage of phone calls earlier this summer from parents of children preparing to apply...

ANGELICA INFANTE-GREEN, R.I. commissioner of education, is calling on school districts statewide to develop plans to increase participation and overall scores on SATs and PSATs. / PBN FILE PHOTO/MICHAEL SALERNO

R.I. education chief: Districts should devise plans to boost SAT, PSAT...

Education 10/03/2019

PROVIDENCE – R.I. Commissioner of Education Angélica Infante-Green is calling for school districts to create "readiness action plans" to improve SAT and PSAT scores...

Aspiring college students know ‘shockingly’ little about financial aid

Education 07/08/2019

NEW YORK – High school students know very little about how financial aid works, according to a new analysis. An overwhelming majority of 11th and 12th...

BROWN UNIVERSITY says it's willing to pay $3.5 million to settle a class-action lawsuit filed by participants of the university's 403(b) retirement plans. The plaintiffs accuse Brown of not meeting its fiduciary duties. / COURTESY BROWN UNIVERSITY

SAT essay, ACT writing test no longer required for application to...

Education 08/24/2018

PROVIDENCE – As part of its continued efforts to make application to the Ivy League school more accessible for low-income families, Brown University no...

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