Providence schools far from meeting state’s takeover goals, report shows
The Boston Globe Rhode Island's Steph Machado joined 12 News at 4 on Friday to break down how much improvement the Providence ...
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Providence Mayor Smiley on Trump’s effect, Providence schools and what’s ailing Democrats
Rhode Island’s capital city, Providence, is overwhelmingly Democratic. But that doesn’t mean the city is beyond reach of the sweeping changes in government being promoted by President Donald Trump and ...
Providence school takeover timeline remains unclear as city, state spar over control
The timeline for Providence to regain control of its schools from the state remains up in the air as Mayor Brett Smiley and ...
Some Providence students feel caught in the middle between the city and state. Here's why.
PROVIDENCE – Most Providence students in this year’s graduating high school class weren't even teenagers in 2019 when the state took over the city’s public school system. Some of them feel like they ...
‘We need to do better’: After delays, Rhode Island opens ECHO Village pallet shelters in Providence
The 45 small, one-room structures on state-owned land behind the Foxy Lady strip club have been in the works since 2020.
Providence can get back control of its schools by 2026 if they do these things. What to know
The state has planned to maintain control over the district until 2027, but if certain parameters are hit, control could be given back earlier.
City leaders respond to state's plan on returning Providence Schools to local control
Providence leaders are still making their case to take back control of the state-run school district this year.
The oldest public high school in Rhode Island is almost 200 years old. Here's where it is
According to the New England Historical Society, Rhode Island's oldest high school can be traced back to 1800, when Rhode ...
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First RI temporary pallet shelter opens doors, following months-long delays
House of Hope, RIDOH and the City of Providence have collaborated on the ECHO Village project for several years. The shelter ...
Rhode Island leaders to discuss the 'path to local control' for Providence schools
Rhode Island leaders will discuss on Monday the path to local control for Providence Public Schools. Governor Dan McKee, ...
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6 Romantic Airbnbs in Rhode Island, Ideal for a Getaway All Year Long
Discover the best romantic Airbnbs in Rhode Island for couples. Find coastal cottages, stylish city apartments, and unique ...
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Providence can get back control of its schools by 2026 if they do these things. What to know
Key requirements include the city's commitment to funding, school construction projects, and collaboration with RIDE and the community. PROVIDENCE – The Rhode Island Department of Education ...