Tag: Rhode Island Department of Education
East Providence educator named R.I. Teacher of the Year
PROVIDENCE – Aimee Couto, an elementary educator in the East Providence School District, was named the 2024 Rhode Island Teacher of the Year by...
McKee wants Wavemaker fellowships to address state’s teacher shortage
It’s no secret Rhode Island doesn’t have enough teachers.
Which is why Gov. Daniel J. McKee wants to give student loan reimbursement to recent college...
Judge: State violated rights of English-language learners
PROVIDENCE – A Superior Court judge ruled Thursday the Council of Elementary and Secondary Education and the state Department of Education violated the rights...
Utah nonprofit launches online preschool program in R.I.
PROVIDENCE – A Utah-based nonprofit is launching a free online preschool program to up to 200 students in the state.
The program, Waterford Upstart, will...
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,...
Elorza sues Infante-Green over disputed funding for Providence schools
PROVIDENCE – Whether the city has set aside enough money for the Providence Public School District is at the center of a dispute now...
R.I. to delay school reopening two weeks
PROVIDENCE – After weeks of speculation, Gov. Gina M. Raimondo confirmed that she is delaying the start of the school year in Rhode Island...
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...
Russillo named 2020 R.I. Teacher of the Year
JAMESTOWN – Elizabeth Russillo was named 2020 Rhode Island Teacher of the Year in a surprise ceremony at Smithfield High School, where Russillo is...
DHHS grants R.I. $9M to expand, coordinate mental health youth outreach
PROVIDENCE — The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services has awarded a $9 million, five-year grant to the R.I. Department of Education and...
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