Tag: Providence Public Schools
The high stress, high stakes world of CD1 campaign managers
Brexton Isaacs’ resume reads like an ambitious travel itinerary.
Iowa, New Hampshire, Ohio, New York: The 31-year-old has worked in 10 states on at least...
Former Providence mayor named CEO of Democrats for Education Reform
PROVIDENCE – The city’s former mayor has landed a new job.
Jorge O. Elorza, who served eight years as Providence mayor, has been appointed the...
Providence Public Schools recognized for sustainable electronics efforts
PROVIDENCE – The Information Technology Department of the Providence Public Schools recently received a 2022 Electronic Product Environmental Assessment Tool Purchaser Award for its...
Providence offers summer youth programs, jobs through ‘Eat, Play Learn PVD’
PROVIDENCE – Free meals and educational programs aren’t going away for Providence kids and young adults when the school year ends, with a host...
R.I. calls on schools with 20% or less vaccinated to hold...
PROVIDENCE – As Gov. Daniel J. McKee is pushing for increased COVID-19 vaccination among children, especially in cities where inoculation rates are relatively low,...
Providence announces $300M in infrastructure improvements to city schools
PROVIDENCE – City officials on Aug. 18 announced an amended School Capital Plan that outlines $300 million in infrastructure improvements to Providence Public Schools.
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Five Questions With: Patrick Crowley, National Education Association of Rhode Island...
1. Before COVID-19, what was the most pressing labor issue for teachers? It was the state takeover of Providence public schools and what that...
Gallo to exit as interim Providence schools chief on Dec. 20
PROVIDENCE – Providence Public School District Interim Superintendent Frances Gallo’s last day in her role will be Dec. 20, due to a 90-day retirement...
Providence declares parking ban, school closures ahead of Monday evening snow
PROVIDENCE – Providence has declared a parking ban beginning at 12:01 a.m. Tuesday due to the upcoming snowstorm expected to begin later Monday afternoon.
The...
Take the opportunity with city schools to boost future workforce
Providence public schools will undoubtedly function better and produce better-educated students five years from now, the soonest a planned state takeover will end. But...