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Milken Educator Awards Senior Vice President Dr. Jane Foley joined Commissioner Infante-Green on stage to share exciting news: Briana Jones, CFHS’ special education transition program and Career and Technical Education (CTE) Business Entrepreneurship Culinary program teacher, is the nation’s FIRST 2026-27 Milken Educator Award recipient! ...

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Governor Dan McKee and Commissioner Angélica Infante-Green today announced that the Rhode Island Department of Education (RIDE) has awarded $336,000 in subgrants to eleven local education agencies (LEAs) through the federal McKinney-Vento Homeless Assistance Act Education for Homeless Children and Youth (EHCY) program.   ...

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Governor Dan McKee, Commissioner Angélica Infante-Green, and the Rhode Island Department of Education (RIDE) today released Rhode Island’s 2026 assessment and accountability results, marking the first time the State has released the measures together to provide a more comprehensive picture of student achievement, school performance, and educational progress. ...

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Commissioner Angélica Infante-Green and the Rhode Island Department of Education (RIDE) launched "Ready for Excellence," a comprehensive initiative designed to build on the state's nationally recognized efforts to reimagine the high school experience and ensure every student graduates prepared for success in college, career, and life.  ...

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The McKee Administration today announced more than $5.48 million in awards to 14 Local Education Agencies (LEAs) and schools to expand healthcare-focused Career and Technical Education (CTE) opportunities for students across the state. ...

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Governor Dan McKee, Commissioner Angélica Infante-Green and the Rhode Island Department of Education (RIDE), in partnership with the Rhode Island State Council on the Arts (RISCA), today announced the launch of The Art of Attendance, a statewide student art competition inviting Rhode Island students to explore and creatively answer the question: "What makes you show up for school?" ...

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Governor Dan McKee, Education Commissioner Angélica Infante-Green, and the Rhode Island Department of Education (RIDE) today announced that, as part of the nationally recognized Attendance Matters RI campaign, the agency is distributing approximately 140,000 Attendance Matters RI magnetic calendars to students across Rhode Island.  ...

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Commissioner Angélica Infante-Green and the Rhode Island Department of Education (RIDE) are reminding students, families, and educators that voting is still open for the Attendance Matters RI Student Video Contest “People’s Choice” award. ...

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Commissioner Angélica Infante-Green today announced that the Rhode Island Department of Education (RIDE) is launching a partnership with six schools to implement the Building Assets, Reducing Risks (BARR) model through a RIDE-funded grant initiative.  ...

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Five-year award will support the Rhode Island Special Education (RISE) Initiative and expand pathways for special educators to improve outcomes for students with disab ...

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