An investigation into how recent tariff increases have negatively impacted Rhode Island's state pension fund, resulting in a significant $500 million reduction. The report examines how this financial setback could affect education funding and teacher pensions across the state.
An analysis of three legislative bills aimed at restructuring priorities within the Providence Public School system. The article examines how these proposed changes could address current administrative challenges and improve educational outcomes.
The Providence Teachers Union has issued a formal response to Mayor Smiley's proposed plan to return Providence Public School District to local control. The union addresses key concerns about the transition timeline and governance structure.
Mayor Smiley's plan for Providence schools faces opposition from Rhode Island Department of Education (RIDE), which considers the approach outdated. Source: rhodeislandcurrent.com
Nonbinary Providence teachers are fighting to keep their positions amid nonrenewals, with support from the Progressive Caucus and other allies. Source: rhodeislandcurrent.com
More than 200 teachers in Providence have received displacement notices, affecting their positions within the school system. Source: wpri.com
A coalition of high school students in Rhode Island is advocating for the implementation of an ethnic studies program in schools. Source: browndailyherald.com
Rhode Island legislators are scheduled to discuss two important education-related measures at the State House: increased mental health resources for students and the implementation of cameras on school buses to improve safety and address disciplinary concerns. Source: abc6.com
The National Education Association Rhode Island (NEARI) has announced its legislative priorities for 2025, focusing on teacher support, education funding, and policy reforms aimed at improving the state's education system. Source: steveahlquist.substack.com
A prominent Rhode Island children's advocate has expressed deep concern over the possible loss of critical federal funding for schools, describing the situation as "heartbreaking" and warning about the long-term consequences for educational programs and resources. Source: thepublicsradio.org
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