Researchers from Brown University have found that even low levels of lead in children’s blood can lower future test scores. It’s one of the first…
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One New Charter School Proposal, Several Plans For Expansion
Achievement First in Providence wants to add a third K-8 school and move forward with its plan to open a high school, and the Segue Middle School in…
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Big Farewell For Big Papi: At Fenway, Fans Celebrate Beloved Slugger’s Finale Before The Playoffs
The regular season career of Red Sox slugger David Ortiz has come to an end. The 40-year-old slugger is retiring at the end of this season. In the…
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TGIF: 22 Things To Know About Rhode Island Politics & Media
October beckons, with playoff baseball, autumnal beauty, and the run-up to the deciding of legislative races. So thanks for stopping by for my weekly…
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PARCC Scores: RI Vs. MA
After just two years of PARCC, there is little longitudinal data to help us understand how students and their schools are doing. But one of the…
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Judge Rules Brown University Student Accused Of Sexual Misconduct Entitled To New Hearing
Brown University found the male student responsible for sexual assault in April. The student, known only as John Doe, sued Brown University after he was…
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Open, Online Textbook Initiative Aims To Drive Down College Costs
State officials say a new initiative to increase the use of digital textbooks will cut costs for many students and make higher education more accessible…
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New Program To Help Fill Need For English As A Second Language Teachers In RI
Sixty Rhode Island teachers are heading back to college to learn how to teach English as a second language. The program, a collaboration between urban…
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RI Posts Disappointing Science Scores
Fewer than one in three Rhode Island students is proficient in science, according to results from the most recent round of state science testing….
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RIPR in the Classroom: Immigrant Parents Have Steep Learning Curve in U.S. Schools
Listenwise helps teachers use stories from their local public radio station with students in their classrooms. Working with RIPR we identify relevant…