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BROWN UNIVERSITY has launched a $300,000 pilot program, funded by the Barr Foundation, to strengthen retention and training for recent graduates teaching in Providence, Central Falls and Pawtucket. / COURTESY BROWN UNIVERSITY

Brown University launches $300K pilot program to assist graduates teaching in...

Education 02/07/2024

PROVIDENCE – Brown University has received a $300,000 grant from the Barr Foundation to help develop a pilot program to strengthen retention and training...

ROGER WILLIAMS UNIVERITY's University College at One Empire Plaza in downtown Providence would house the proposed University High School charter school. / PBN FILE PHOTO/DAVID LEVESQUE

RWU’s charter school proposal 1 of 5 under consideration by RIDE

Education 08/22/2019

PROVIDENCE – A charter school with the backing of Roger Williams University that would cater to English language learners is one of five charter...

Providence After School Alliance receives $300K Barr Foundation grant

Education 10/27/2017

PROVIDENCE – One of eight New England organizations honored earlier this month, the Providence After School Alliance was awarded a $300,000 grant from the...

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