Providence Public School District and the Providence Teachers Union have reached a tentative three-year contract agreement featuring phased wage increases for educators. The new deal comes after lengthy negotiations where teachers worked without a contract for the entire academic year, with the previous one-year agreement expiring in August 2024.
East Greenwich teachers present their case to town officials requesting increased funding allocation for school programs and staff support. Source: youtube.com
Former state representative Dennis Algiere receives confirmation for his appointment to the Rhode Island Board of Education. Source: thewesterlysun.com
Rhode Island implements stricter attendance requirements that could result in grade-level retention for students with excessive absences beginning next academic year. Source: turnto10.com
Education columnist warns public charter schools considering unionization to carefully weigh the potential consequences and challenges ahead. Source: rhodeislandcurrent.com
Warwick teachers organized a public rally during the city's budget hearing to advocate for increased education funding and improved working conditions. Source: youtube.com
Rhode Island lawmakers are demanding explanations for significant errors in school funding calculations that have impacted district budgets statewide. Source: rhodeislandcurrent.com
Technology experts have welcomed the recent executive order on implementing AI in K-12 schools but have called for more specific guidelines and implementation details. Source: rhodeislandcurrent.com
Rhode Island's ethics code, particularly regarding gift-giving rules, is under review and may soon receive significant updates to address modern governance challenges. Source: rhodeislandcurrent.com
Brandon Pearce, a dedicated educator at South Kingstown High School, has been recognized as Rhode Island's Civic Education Teacher of the Year for his exceptional contributions to civic education. Source: ricentral.com