Rhode Island puts too many children in group homes. Everyone agrees that’s bad. But dig a little deeper, and it seems Rhode Island does have some…
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Mayoral Academies CEO To Lead ‘Chiefs For Change’
National education advocacy group Chiefs for Change has a new CEO, and he comes from the Ocean State. The group has tapped Rhode Island Mayoral…
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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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TGIF: 17 Things to Know About Rhode Island Politics & Media
Happy Friday, and thanks for stopping by for my weekly column. There’s plenty of news, even in the peak of summer, so we’re ready to dive in. Your tips…
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New Education Commissioner Takes The Reins Monday
Rhode Island’s new Education Commissioner Ken Wagner officially begins his tenure on Saturday, August 1st, although he is not expected in the office…
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If We Talked About Teachers The Way We Talk About Sports
It might sound something like this spot-on satire from Key & Peele. Keep watching for the car commercial at the end.
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Providence Announces Names For New High Schools
Two experimental high schools scheduled to open in Providence this fall will be known as 360 High School and Evolutions High School. Both schools will…
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Bob Kerr: Honoring Gunny Sullivan
Rhode Island Public Radio columnist Bob Kerr, who spent two years in the Marines in the 1960’s, reflects on the shootings at two military facilities in…
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Bob Kerr: Honoring Gunny Sullivan
Rhode Island Public Radio columnist Bob Kerr, who spent two years in the Marines in the 1960’s, reflects on the shootings at two military facilities…
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Elmwood Post Office in Providence To Be Dedicated to Sister Ann Keefe
The Elmwood U.S. Post Office in Providence is being officially named for the late Sister Ann Keefe, a beloved Roman Catholic nun who served for more…