Schools

6+ day, 23+ hour ago   (1312+ words) Freshly crunched numbers for a proposed overhaul of how Rhode Island calculates the bulk of the state's share of local school funding would increase annual state education formula aid by an additional $525 million over this year — a number which does…...

2+ week, 1+ day ago   (1183+ words) The students in Danielle Trial Lucini's concert band class were charging through the White Stripes' "Seven Nation Army" during first period on a Thursday morning at Mount Pleasant High School in Providence. Lucini let them finish before offering her review:…...

3+ week, 4+ day ago   (363+ words) Providence School has earned another six-year accreditation term from the Accrediting Commission for Schools, Western Association of Schools and Colleges (ACS WASC). The self-study began in early 2025 and drew input from faculty, staff, students, parents, and Providence’s governing board. Teachers…...

3+ week, 6+ day ago   (347+ words) Providence schools are back under local control, and there is already a movement underway to shake up the city’s School Board. The majority of the 10-member board is seeking to oust Ty’Relle Stephens as president — potentially as soon as next…...