Equity Drives Expansion of Publicly Funded Pre-K in RI
It’s two months into the school year and Dina Quezada’s 4-year–old daughter is finally getting used to waking up an […]
Fewer visas, fewer students: URI sees international enrollment slide
The University of Rhode Island saw a significant decrease in the number of international students enrolled this academic year, as heightened immigration enforcement by the Trump Administration makes it more difficult for many international students to attend school in the U.S.
New England dual language educators preserve Title III funding
Reading aloud a novel to a class of fifth-graders, dark-rimmed glasses perched on the tip of her nose, Darby Drafts had fallen into a common teacher trap. Put simply, she was doing more work than the kids.
DOJ sues Providence public schools over loan forgiveness for ‘educators of color’
The U.S. Department of Justice accused Providence public schools and the Rhode Island Department of Education of “blatant race discrimination” in a lawsuit filed in federal court on Tuesday over a loan forgiveness program for teachers of color.
Immigrant advocates cheer New Bedford school committee’s ‘safe zone’
Immigrant advocates in New Bedford cheered a recent vote by the city’s school committee to establish a “Safe Zone” for
RI Schools Prepare for Immigration Investigations
Across the country, education officials are developing plans to protect students and their families from immigration enforcement since President Trump
¡Presente! Maria Santonastaso
Cranston Kindergarten Teacher Maria Santonastaso was announced as a National 2024-25 Milken Educator Awardee this fall. The ceremony launched the historic Milken Educator Awards season, making Santonastaso the 3,000th Milken Educator in the national network.
Initiative Aims To Boost Financial Aid Accessibility For College Students
RISLA is working to improve year-over-year drop-offs in FAFSA completions.
Marinel Russo: Supporting Educators
Russo oversees projects such as T.E.A.C.H Early Childhood RI, a scholarship and workforce development program that provides financial opportunities and counseling support to the early childhood workforce.
$50,000 in scholarships for high school seniors
Fund aims to make postsecondary education accessible for all students, especially those in low-income and underrepresented communities.
Hortencia Zavala Foundation: Empowering Young Talent
Education is the key to unlocking countless opportunities and achieving personal and professional success. However, only some have equal access
Rhode Island’s Urban Communities See Less State Education Funding, More Pandemic-Related Learning Loss
The Rhode Island Public Expenditure Council (RIPEC) is urging the General Assembly to reevaluate and adjust how it distributes education