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Governor Dan McKee and Education Commissioner Angélica Infante-Green today commended Rhode Island's students, educators, school leaders, and families following the release of the 2026-2027 U.S. News Best High Schools rankings, which ranked Rhode Island 8th in the nation. ...

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Commissioner Angélica Infante-Green and the Rhode Island Department of Education (RIDE) released the agency's 2026 State of Education report, Progress by Design, highlighting statewide improvements in student achievement, attendance, college and career readiness, educator development, and school modernization. ...

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Rhode Island Governor Dan McKee and Education Commissioner Angélica Infante-Green kicked off the Attendance Matters RI campaign for school year 2026-27, announcing the 4th consecutive year of decreased chronic absenteeism ...

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Commissioner Angélica Infante-Green and the Rhode Island Department of Education (RIDE) announced that the agency has secured more than $18 million in competitive federal funding through the U.S. Department of Education's Education Innovation and Research (EIR) program to advance two innovative literacy initiatives. ...

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Commissioner Angélica Infante-Green and the Rhode Island Department of Education (RIDE) today announced that the Ocean State has experienced significant gains in Advanced Placement (AP) participation and performance statewide, marking another milestone in the state's efforts to expand access to rigorous coursework and prepare students for college and career success. ...

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Commissioner Angélica Infante-Green and the Rhode Island Department of Education (RIDE) today announced that AraOluwa Adetunji of East Greenwich High School and Philip Spradlin of Barrington High School have been selected to represent Rhode Island at the 2026 National Youth Science Camp (NYSCamp). ...

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The Rhode Island Department of Education (RIDE) today released From Hope to Results: Inside the Transformation of Providence Public Schools, a comprehensive report that documents the significant progress made in PPSD since the state's 2019 intervention and outlines key lessons for sustaining momentum under local governance. ...

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“Today is a milestone for the students, families, teachers and staff of the Providence Public School District (PPSD), reflecting significant, measurable progress achieved through the state interven ...

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PROVIDENCE, R.I. – Commissioner Angélica Infante-Green and the Rhode Island Department of Education (RIDE) today kicked off the start of the annual Summer Food Service Program (SFSP) during a community event at Veterans Memorial Park in Central Falls. The Summer Food Service Program (SFSP) serves free meals to Rhode Island students during the summer months. ...

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PROVIDENCE, RI - Commissioner Angélica Infante-Green and the Rhode Island Department of Education (RIDE) today announced the winners of the Attendance Matters RI Student Video Contest. As part of the national and internationally recognized Attendance Matters RI campaign, state officials launched the video contest to better engage students and promote daily attendance. ...

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