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Day: April 11, 2025

A War of Words: Despite Positive Overtures From the Smiley Administration, the Rhode Island Department of Education “Won’t Back Down” (Apologies to Tom Petty)

  The release of a comprehensive plan for the return of Providence Public Schools to local control appears to have reignited a war of words surrounding a turf battle that exhibits no sign of relenting. The theme and tone of…

Vartan Gregorian Elementary School Principal Named 2025 Outstanding First Year Principal by Rhode Island Association of School Principals

Vartan Gregorian Principal Matthew Brown was recognized as Outstanding First Year Principal Award by the Rhode Island Association of School Principals (RIASP) today at Vartan Gregorian Elementary School.  Rhode Island Department of Education Commissioner Angélica Infante-Green, Rhode Island House Majority Leader Christopher R….

Rhode Island Environmental Groups Praise New Legislation Tackling Litter & Plastic Waste

    Two Bills Establishing a “Bottle Bill” Introduced Today in RI General Assembly   Today, four of the state’s largest environmental organizations – Save the Bay, Clean Water Action, Audubon Society of Rhode Island, and Just Zero – praised…