A resolution calling for an independent investigation into the handling of sexual abuse allegations at Henry Kizirian Elementary School moved forward in…
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This I Believe Rhode Island: Try Again
Every life has its share of stumbles and false starts. The dashed dreams. Accidents. Faltering relationships. Health crises. The enduring challenge for…
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RI Attorney General Joins Suit Against US Education Secretary
Attorney General Peter Kilmartin joined 19 other attorneys general this week, in suing U.S. Education Secretary Betsy DeVos for suspending Obama-era…
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Calculator Seeks To Help Prospective Students Understand The True Cost Of College
Fifteen colleges, including seven in New England, are now offering an easy way for college applicants to figure out how much their education will cost….
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Budget Cuts, Voucher Programs Take Center Stage At National Education Association Meeting
The country’s largest teacher’s union, the National Education Association, wraps up its 155 th annual meeting Wednesday, in Boston.
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Newport High School Plays Host To Superstars Of Modern Classical Music
Think of the world’s most famous concert venues: Carnegie Hall, the Paris Opera House, Royal Albert Hall. Well, you may be able to add another name to…
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On The Governor’s Desk: Health, Education, and Marijuana Bills
A slew of bills heads for Gov. Gina Raimondo’s signature as the General Assembly nears the end of the legislative session. Here’s a brief list of what’s…
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This I Believe Rhode Island: Empathy
Empathy. It’s such a simple word, only seven letters long. But the concept is so complex. Is it really possible to truly understand and appreciate…
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This I Believe Rhode Island: Hamlet
Imagine yourself as a high school English teacher trying to inspire your students to grapple with the complex nuances embedded in Shakespearean…