Protestors are asking the state health department to abolish the requirement that all seventh graders receive the HPV vaccine, which can prevent…
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Mayors Diossa, Grebien Heading to Colombia to Explore Cultural Exchanges
Central Falls Mayor James Diossa and Pawtucket Mayor Don Grebien are slated to visit Arjona, Colombia, this week to explore cultural exchanges. …
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Children In Crisis: Struggling To Recruit Enough Foster Families
Rhode Island doesn’t have enough foster families to meet a growing need. That’s one reason the Department of Children, Youth, and Families places a high…
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Children In Crisis: Caring For Foster Kids, Doctors Find Long Reach Of Neglect, Abuse
Children who experience abuse or neglect–or even the stress of poverty—can have serious health problems later in life. That’s one of many challenges for…
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RI Gets Federal Dollars For AP Exams
Rhode Island will get $45,248 in federal funding to help low-income students take Advanced Placement exams. The U.S. Department of Education announced a…
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Children In Crisis: With Few Alternatives, More Kids End Up in Group Homes
Rhode Island’s child welfare system is under the microscope. Gov. Gina Raimondo has called for a complete overhaul, saying the Department of Children,…
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This I Believe Rhode Island: Strength and Weakness
All of us face personal challenges in our lives, some bigger and more intimidating than others. Some people wear their challenges on their sleeves, and…
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State Department Partners With RISD For Conference On Design And Public Policy
State Department officials are meeting with artists at the Rhode Island School of Design this week for a series of workshops on design and public policy…
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Ken Wagner On Standardized Testing, Teacher Evaluations And RI Public Schools
Rhode Island’s New Education Commissioner Ken Wagner started work this week with a visit to a public school in Providence. He stopped by Rhode Island…
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National Grid Now Estimates Some Customers Will Not Get Power Back Until Friday
More than two days after thunderstorms brought down trees and power lines in Rhode Island, some 3,000 homes and businesses are still without power, many…