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 ... Read article
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 ... Read article
Two Rhode Island Students Named 2024 U.S. Presidential Scholars Thursday, May 09, 2024 PROVIDENCE, R.I. ... Read article
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 ... Read article
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’ ... Read article
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 ... Read article
RI Pre-K Lottery for School Year 24-25 Opens for Families Friday, April 26, 2024 Applications for Free Seats Due by June 24, 2024, at 11:59 p.m. ... Read article
State, Education, and Community Leaders Spotlight AP African American Studies in Rhode Island Schools Thursday, April 11, 2024 Free, paid professional development opportunities available to educators ... Read article
Rhode Island Department of Education Announces SurveyWorks 2024 Extension; Has Reached 125,000 Responses Friday, March 29, 2024 Students, families and educators now have until April 7 to complete survey ... Read article
Rhode Island Department of Education Reaches Over 100,000 SurveyWorks Responses; Urges Participation Thursday, March 21, 2024 Deadline for annual education survey for students, families, and educators is March 31 ... Read article