Tag: Providence Public School District
Providence Public Schools adding cameras to bus fleet
PROVIDENCE – Each fall, a return to school brings the usual rush of yellow buses to Rhode Island’s streets. But this year, buses will come...
RIDE’s takeover of Providence schools to continue for 3 years, but...
PROVIDENCE – Rhode Island’s largest public school district will remain in the R.I. Department of Education’s control for the next three years at the...
Providence school board wants state intervention to end. But will it?
PROVIDENCE – The Providence Public School District board made clear Wednesday night that the city’s schools should be brought back under local control. However,...
State awards $5M in grants to help schools hire instructional coaches
PROVIDENCE – State elected and education officials announced Friday that $5 million in state funding will be distributed to 24 local education agencies –...
Settlement reached in closure of Providence high school
PROVIDENCE – Multilingual learner students from 360 High School and their families, the Providence Public School District and the R.I. Department of Education have...
2 Providence elementary schools receive U.S. DOE Green Ribbon award
PROVIDENCE – A pair of city elementary schools have received Green Ribbon awards from the U.S. Department of Education.
William D’Abate Elementary School and Frank...
360 High School students, families file lawsuit to keep school open
PROVIDENCE – Multilingual learner students who attend 360 High School and their parents have recently filed a federal lawsuit along with the Rhode Island...
2 Providence school projects progressing; one plan gets final approval
PROVIDENCE – Plans to construct two new school buildings in the city are moving forward, with one project receiving final approval from the city’s...
‘Eat, Play, Learn PVD’ returning to Providence this summer
PROVIDENCE – Free meals and educational programs will continue for Providence children and young adults this summer.
Mayor Brett P. Smiley on Monday announced the...
Fidelity launches financial literacy programs to reach thousands of students
PROVIDENCE – Fidelity Investments Inc. says it has launched several financial education initiatives in an effort to reach thousands of students nationwide over the...