Tag: Rhode Island Foundation
R.I. education strategic plan taking shape
Armed with ideas from a recent “Make It Happen RI” forum, a committee assembled by the Rhode Island Foundation will soon be putting the...
Hayes receives 2019 Murray Family Prize for Community Enrichment
EILEEN HAYES, CEO and president of Providence-based nonprofit Amos House, recently received the 2019 Murray Family Prize for Community Enrichment from the Rhode Island...
Rhode Island Foundation names strategic initiative officer for Health sector
Zach Nieder has been appointed a strategic initiative officer at the Rhode Island Foundation. He is responsible for leading the Foundation’s activities and grant-making...
RIF education brainstorm draws diverse perspectives
PROVIDENCE - Educational equity. Universal pre-K. Transportation, teacher benefits and even amending the Rhode Island Constitution.
Ideas big and small filled the room, shared in...
R.I. Foundation forum a chance to take action on education
When the Rhode Island Foundation convenes its second “Make It Happen RI” forum on Dec. 7, the format won’t be the same as the...
R.I. Foundation to host brainstorming session on improving state’s public education
PROVIDENCE - A brainstorming session next month on how best to develop a 10-year plan for improving Rhode Island’s public schools will include state...
Coventry schools head effort to address childhood trauma
COVENTRY – A $440,000 grant to the Coventry Public School District will go toward training teachers, first responders and others who work directly with...
Business community debates best way to help Providence schools
The Providence schools need an infusion of energy and expertise. Business owners and leaders are being asked to commit staff and financial resources to...
Complexities of price transparency in health care makes it an elusive...
Prices attached to health care services and products need to be more transparent, according to panelists at the Providence Business News 2019 Fall Health...
Physician assistants, nurse practitioners may play big role in future of...
Rhode Island is facing a shortage of primary care physicians, but increasing the roles of physician assistants and nurse practitioners might ease the problem,...
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