Press Releases | RI Department of Education

Revolutionary Reading Instruction Earns Rhode Island Educator Paige Leddy $25,000 Milken Educator Award

Tuesday, October 10, 2023

Leddy’s individualized reading specialist support contributes to school-wide success ...

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Malaree Shields Is Taking STEM By Storm: Rhode Island Science Teacher Surprised With $25,000 Milken Educator Award

Tuesday, October 10, 2023

Shields' innovative, hands-on STEM projects make curriculum come alive at North Kingstown High School ...

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U.S. Secretary of Education Dr. Cardona Appoints RI Commissioner Infante-Green to National Assessment Governing Board

Friday, October 06, 2023

Infante-Green becomes first Rhode Island education chief of color to be named to national board that sets policy for the Nation's Report Card ...

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Governor McKee, Commissioner Infante-Green and Rhode Island Department of Education Launch Educator Recruitment and Resource Hub - Educate401

Thursday, October 05, 2023

Website features statewide job board, certification roadmap, and other resources to recruit and retain educators amid workforce shortage ...

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Rhode Island Department of Education to Celebrate Educational Excellence at September 30 WaterFire

Friday, September 29, 2023

Annual celebration will honor outstanding educators and highlight educational programs statewide ...

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Three Rhode Island Schools Receive National Blue Ribbon Award

Tuesday, September 19, 2023

Three Rhode Island elementary schools receive prestigious designation from U.S. Department of Education ...

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RIDE Announces Income Eligibility Guidelines for Free or Reduced-Price Meals

Monday, September 18, 2023

PROVIDENCE, RI — The Rhode Island Department of Education (RIDE) announced the Income Eligibil ...

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RIDE Announces Child-Care and Adult Care Food Program Applications Are Available

Monday, September 18, 2023

PROVIDENCE, RI — The Rhode Island Department of Education (RIDE) today announced that it is ac ...

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Governor McKee and Education Leaders Celebrate Grand Opening of the Narducci PreK-8 Learning Center for 2023-24 School Year

Wednesday, September 06, 2023

PROVIDENCE, RI – In a momentous occasion, Governor Dan McKee, alongside Rhode Island Department of Education (RIDE) Commissioner A ...

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RIDE, PPSD, Families Reach Settlement on Preschool Special Education Federal Complaint

Tuesday, August 29, 2023

PROVIDENCE, RI – Today, the Rhode Island Department of Education (RIDE), and the ACLU of RI and RI Center for Justice announced that an agreement was reached settling t ...

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