So Lincoln Chafee has become the first Rhode Islander to seek a major party nomination for president. RIPR political analyst Scott MacKay on why Chafee…
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Chafee Announces Presidential Run; Vows to “Wage Peace”
Former governor Lincoln Chafee announced his Democratic presidential campaign Wednesday evening at George Mason University in Virginia while vowing to …
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Parents, Community Groups Petition State Education Officials To Stop High Stakes Testing
A group of community organizations has filed a petition with the State Board of Education to stop high stakes testing from taking effect as early as…
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RISD To Divest From Fossil Fuel
The Rhode Island School of Design is the first university in the state to pledge to stop investing in fossil fuel companies. Board Chairman Michael…
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This I Believe Rhode Island: Homesick
Maturation is a wonderful thing – if and when it happens, of course. If we’re really fortunate, throughout our lives we have the wherewithal to learn…
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Providence Health Plan To Cover Transgender Services; City Designates Gender-Neutral Restrooms
Providence city officials say they want to be more inclusive of transgender employees and retirees. That includes extending health insurance coverage…
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Providence School District Appoints Interim Superintendent
Providence has named the head of an education consulting firm to lead its school district, while the school board prepares to launch an official search…
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Nardelli Stepping Down From R.I. Charter School League
Steve Nardelli, executive director of the R.I. League of Charter Schools, is retiring at the end of June. His post will be assumed by Timothy Groves,…
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Roger Williams Offers Bachelor’s Degree For Paramedics
Roger Williams University has launched the state’s first bachelor’s degree program in emergency medical services. The new major aims to prepare students…
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RISD To Confer 669 Degrees Saturday
The Rhode Island School of Design celebrates commencement on Saturday at the convention center. At one point it appeared as though 666 students would…