The Trump administration has paused $27 million in Rhode Island education funding, representing 17% of the state's federal education support. The funding freeze affects after-school programs, student support services, teacher training, and English language learning programs across K-12 schools statewide.
Principal Velino has announced his resignation from Johnston Senior High School. The move follows his recent leadership efforts; a replacement timeline is expected to be shared by the district soon.
Special education teacher VanAvery has been honored by Valley Breeze for exceptional dedication and innovative teaching strategies supporting students with diverse learning needs in Rhode Island schools.
Governor McKee has signed new legislation requiring all Rhode Island school districts to adopt formal policies regulating student cell-phone use during school hours. Details on allowed usage, enforcement, and educator discretion are set to be determined by local school boards.
Rhode Island AG Peter Neronha joined a 16-state coalition suing the U.S. Department of Education over its decision to cut more than $1 billion in mental health grants to schools funding originally set up under the Bipartisan Safer Communities Act to support counselors and social workers in K-12 settings.
University of Rhode Island Graduate School of Oceanography students teamed with Providences DelSesto Middle School to offer hands on science lessons like exploring water density and thermal currents to about 200 sixth graders, funded by a STEMx Challenge Grant.
Rhode Island House unanimously passed a bill banning student cell phone use during school hours, following Senate approval and awaiting the governor's signature.
Opinion piece advocating for increased investment in bilingual education programs across Rhode Island schools to benefit all students.
source: rhodeislandcurrent.com
Providence School Board rejected non-renewal recommendations for two teachers, both members of PVD CORE and non-binary, amid concerns about the fairness of the evaluation process.