Tag: Providence Public School District
State takeover of PPSD to begin Nov. 1
PROVIDENCE – The state takeover of the Providence Public School District will begin Nov. 1, the R.I. Department of Education announced Tuesday.
Concurrently, R.I. Education...
RWU’s charter school proposal 1 of 5 under consideration by RIDE
PROVIDENCE – A charter school with the backing of Roger Williams University that would cater to English language learners is one of five charter...
ACLU urges Providence schools to address racial disparities in discipline
PROVIDENCE – The American Civil Liberties Union of Rhode Island is calling upon Providence school officials to take steps before classes start next month...
State education commissioner requests authority to take control of Providence schools
PROVIDENCE – Angélica Infante-Green, the new state education commissioner, will request authority Tuesday from the Council on Elementary and Secondary Education to intervene in...
Report paints bleak picture of Providence schools
PROVIDENCE – The Providence Public School District is failing miserably at nearly every aspect of its mission, with students struggling to learn in schools...
Elorza, Providence Teachers Union reach tentative contract agreement
PROVIDENCE – The Providence Teachers Union and Mayor Jorge O. Elorza have reached a tentative contract deal, Elorza announced Thursday.
Specific details of the deal...
Providence Public School District unveils strategic plan, grant
PROVIDENCE – A new five-year strategic plan and $250,000 Nellie Mae Education Foundation grant were announced by the Providence Public School District at a...
Providence Public Schools expands free lunch program for 2017-18 school year
PROVIDENCE – A free breakfast and lunch will be provided to all Providence Public Schools elementary school students after the capital city’s federally supported...
Elorza signs FY18 budget
PROVIDENCE – Mayor Jorge O. Elorza signed the fiscal year 2018 budget Tuesday, highlighting the city’s focus and investment in education and training, public...
