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Rhode Island Recognized as a National Leader in New 50-State Study on the Future of High School

The XQ Institute, a nonprofit, nonpartisan organization focused on rethinking high school, today released a new study of high school policies in every state and spotlighted the Ocean State’s efforts to enhance the high school experience and improve student outcomes. The study finds that through strategic engagement and policy implementation, Rhode Island is leading the way in preparing students for life after graduation. ...

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Melissa Lipa of Mount Pleasant High School in Providence Named Rhode Island’s 2026 School Counselor of the Year

Today, Rhode Island Department of Education (RIDE) officials including Deputy Commissioner Dr. Drew Echelson, joined Anne-Marie Flaherty, President of the Rhode Island School Counselor Association (RISCA), as well as school leaders, educators, and students of the Providence Public School District (PPSD), during a surprise visit to Mount Pleasant High School to recognize Melissa Lipa as Rhode Island’s 2026 School Counselor of the Year. ...

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