Congress has sent President Donald Trump legislation that reverses an Obama-era rule designed to keep guns out of the hands of certain mentally disabled…
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Scott MacKay Commentary: One Square Mile Johnston, All This Week
Today we renew a tradition at Rhode Island Public Radio: our recurring series “One Square Mile.” It’s designed to take you deep inside one Rhode Island…
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National School Choice Week Kicks Off In RI
“National School Choice Week” kicked off on Monday with more than 20,000 events expected across the country to promote broader education options, such…
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K-12 Gets Less Attention But Still A Boost In FY18 Spending Plan
Governor Gina Raimondo’s plan for two years of free college tuition is grabbing most of the attention in the budget proposal for fiscal year 2018, but…
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Business Leaders Say Immigration Can Stem New England’s Workforce Shortage
Part 1 of a four-part New England News Collaborative series called “Facing Change” New England is facing a demographic crisis: its people are getting…
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Providence Charter School Group Gets Expansion Approval From State Education Council
The State Council on Elementary and Post-Secondary Education voted Tuesday to allow a major proposed expansion of the charter school system, Achievement…
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Providence School Board President On The Potential Cost Of Charter School Expansions
Votes are expected Tuesday on several applications to expand or open new charter schools. The decision at the state Council on Elementary and Secondary…
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State Education Commissioner Wagner On His Support For Charter School Expansion
Debate is growing over the expansion of the charter school Achievement First in Providence.
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Providence Mayor Offers Support For Limited Achievement First Expansion
Providence Mayor Jorge Elorza says he supports an expansion by charter school group Achievement First. But a smaller expansion than the group is seeking…
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State Education Officials To Consider Charter School Expansion
Charter school expansion will be up for discussion Tuesday at the state Council on Elementary and Secondary Education. One proposal from charter…