Press Releases

State Leaders Introduce Legislation to Promote Consistency in Attendance Policies and Reduce Chronic Absenteeism Statewide

Thursday, May 09, 2024

Attendance for Success Act defines terms related to attendance, establishes criteria for excused and unexcused absences, and requires schools to develop intervention plans for students who are chronically absent ...

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Federal, State, and School Leaders Highlight National Children's Mental Health Day at Garden City Elementary School

Thursday, May 09, 2024

CRANSTON, RI -- Rhode Island Department of Education (RIDE) Deputy Commissioner Lisa Odom-Villella, Director of the Department of Behavioral Healthcare, Developmental Disabil ...

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Two Rhode Island Students Named 2024 U.S. Presidential Scholars

Thursday, May 09, 2024

PROVIDENCE, R.I. ...

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Rhode Island Students Showcase Culinary Skills, Compete in RIDE’s Inaugural Menu for Success Student Food Truck Roundup

Monday, May 06, 2024

LINCOLN, R.I. -- Rhode Island students showcased their culinary and entrepreneurial skills serving hundreds of hungry guests Saturday at the Rhode Island Department ...

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2024 Rhode Island Teacher of the Year Aimée Couto Represents Ocean State at Teachers of the Year State Dinner at the White House

Friday, May 03, 2024

East Providence educator Aimée Couto engaged with esteemed educators and national leaders during ‘Washington Week’ ...

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U.S. Department of Education Names Chariho, Cranston, Providence, and Westerly Schools as 2024 Green Ribbon Awardees

Friday, April 26, 2024

Designation awarded to schools that demonstrate high-quality sustainability practices in facilities and education; Rhode Island #1 in New England for Green Ribbon Schools ...

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