Rhode Island Comprehensive Assessment System

MORE THAN A GAME: Janice Mascarelli, center, a teacher at the Newport Family Child Opportunity Zone Summer Learning Academy at Pell Elementary School in Newport, plays Alphabet Zoop card games with Pell students to build letter and sound recognition skills as they prepare to enter first grade. COURTESY NEWPORT FAMILY CHILD OPPORTUNITY ZONE SUMMER LEARNING ACADEMY

As funding shrinks, can Learn365RI still get results?

Education 09/12/2025

During April vacation, it may be hard to imagine children feeling enthusiastic about more schoolwork during what’s typically an eagerly awaited break. But when Warwick...

Math Matters RI puts focus on crucial subject

Commentary 02/28/2025

We’ve all heard the expression: I am not a math person. The numbers and complex math rules and formulas can be overwhelming for some....

ANGELICA INFANTE-GREEN is expected to receive a new three-year contract to remain as the state's education commissioner. /PBN FILE PHOTO/MICHAEL SALERNO

Infante-Green to receive new 3-year contract as R.I.’s education commissioner

Education 09/26/2024

PROVIDENCE – Angélica Infante-Green is expected to remain the state’s education commissioner for the next three years. The R.I. Council on Elementary and Secondary Education...

Attendance in R.I. public schools is on the rebound after pandemic...

Education 08/07/2024

Rhode Island kids aren’t skipping school as much as they used to. In the 2023-2024 school year, there were 244,375 fewer absences across Rhode Island’s...

$3.8M in Learn365RI grants awarded across 29 municipalities

Economic Activity 07/08/2024

PROVIDENCE – Twenty-nine municipalities received a total of $3.8 million in Learn365RI grants to create or expand extended learning programs, with many focusing on...

McKee vows to raise incomes, shore up health care system, cut...

Economy 01/16/2024

PROVIDENCE – Striking a note of optimism in the face of future deficits and the absence of unprecedented federal dollars in recent years, Gov....

STUDENTS IN RHODE ISLAND have shown overall improved proficiency in both math and English language arts on the Rhode Island Common Assessment System exam in 2023. However, R.I. Education Commissioner Angélica Infante-Green said the state still has a lot of work to do to improve educational outcomes across the state. / AP FILE PHOTO/MARY ALTAFFER

RICAS results show educational improvement, but more work needed

Editor's Choice 10/18/2023

PROVIDENCE – The R.I. Department of Education on Wednesday released its latest Rhode Island Comprehensive Assessment System exam results, which show year-to-year improved student...

SIGNED ON THE LINE: Newport Mayor Xaykham “Xay” Khamsyvoravong, seated at right, ceremonially agrees in April to participate in Gov. Daniel J. McKee’s Learn365RI out-of-school learning initiative. McKee is sitting at left. R.I. Education Commissioner Angélica Infante-Green stands between McKee and Khamsyvoravong. The signing took place at the Boys & Girls Clubs of Newport County.  COURTESY GOV. DANIEL J. MCKEE’S OFFICE

Some doubt lingers over Learn365RI initiative

Education 09/15/2023

In Newport, Mayor Xaykham “Xay” Khamsyvoravong sees all the ingredients for student success – not just within the school system and among students but...

GOV. DANIEL J. MCKEE and the R.I. Department of Education announced Tuesday that 24 public school districts received $3.8 million in funding to support McKee's "Learn 365 RI" plan. / COURTESY OFFICE OF GOV. DANIEL J. MCKEE

30 school districts receive $3.8M in funding as part of McKee’s...

Education 08/08/2023

PROVIDENCE – Thirty public school districts across the state received close to $3.8 million in grants aimed to support launches or expanding extended student...