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Justice Department Sues Rhode Island Department of Education and Providence Public School District for Racial Discrimination Against Teachers

Justice Department Sues Rhode Island Department of Education and Providence Public School District for Racial Discrimination Against Teachers

The Department of Justice filed a lawsuit today against the Rhode Island Department of Education (RIDE) and the Providence Public School District (PPSD) over their “Educators of Color Loan Forgiveness Program” (Program) through which new PPSD...

Owner:  American Government
COVID-19 Vaccine Guidance for New Yorkers

COVID-19 Vaccine Guidance for New Yorkers

With science and health care under attack by the federal government, Governor Kathy Hochul today announced the release of New York State’s 2025–2026 COVID-19 vaccine guidance, ensuring residents continue to have access to vaccines and...

Owner:  American Government
Attorney General Bonta Opposes Proposal to End Data Collection on Bullying and Harassment of Students Based on Gender Identity

Attorney General Bonta Opposes Proposal to End Data Collection on Bullying and Harassment of Students Based on Gender Identity

OAKLAND – California Attorney General Rob Bonta today, along with Illinois Attorney General Kwame Raoul, led a multistate coalition in opposing proposed changes to the Department of Education’s Office for Civil Rights’ (OCR) biennial Civil Rights...

Owner:  American Government
Attorney General James Takes Action to Protect Haitian Immigrants

Attorney General James Takes Action to Protect Haitian Immigrants

NEW YORK – New York Attorney General Letitia James co-led a coalition of 18 attorneys general in defending the legal status of over 250,000 Haitian immigrants currently living in the United States after fleeing dangerous conditions in their home...

Owner:  American Government
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The Faces of Modern Manhood in Rhode Island

The Faces of Modern Manhood in Rhode Island

Jesse O. and Ian A., students at the San Miguel School. Photo by Jamie Coelho When a visitor walks into any classroom at the San Miguel School in Providence, each student will get up from their seat, walk up to the guest, look them in the eye and...

Owner:  John Palumbo
A Tale of ‘Shared Magma’ Bridging Rhode Island and Sweden

A Tale of ‘Shared Magma’ Bridging Rhode Island and Sweden

The seed for a new Brown University exhibit highlighting the historical, geological, and environmental stories surrounding cumberlandite, Rhode Island’s state rock, took root during a hike in Sweden two years ago. But one could argue it was...

Owner:  ecoRI News
Welcoming immigrants means strengthening Rhode Island: Commentary

Welcoming immigrants means strengthening Rhode Island: Commentary

Rhode Island has long been a place shaped by diversity and a tradition of welcoming newcomers. Yet despite clear economic and social contributions, there remains an unfortunate myth that newly arriving immigrants and refugees are more of a burden...

Owner:  Gannett Co. Inc.
All About Jane Fonda’s 3 Children, Who’ve Followed Her Into Activism and Acting

All About Jane Fonda’s 3 Children, Who’ve Followed Her Into Activism and Acting

Jane Fonda welcomed her first child, daughter Vanessa Vadim, with then-husband Roger Vadim in 1968. The actress and then-husband Tom Hayden welcomed a son, Troy O’Donovan Garity, in 1973. Fonda is also mom to Mary Luana Williams, whom she...

Owner:  IAC
As calls increase, Rhode Island’s 988 crisis line is ‘ready to answer that phone’

As calls increase, Rhode Island’s 988 crisis line is ‘ready to answer that phone’

This conversation includes discussion of suicide. If you or someone you know are in crisis, no matter where you are, call or text 988 to connect with a counselor. What’s behind the massive spike in local calls? And how do counselors help Rhode...

Owner:  Rhode Island Public Radio, Inc. & American Government
The 16 best things to do in Newport, Rhode Island

The 16 best things to do in Newport, Rhode Island

It may be the yachting capital of the world, but you don’t need nautical stripes to enjoy the seaside retreat of Newport, Rhode Island. Fresh briny air, expansive sea views, stunning bays – it's obvious why city folks continue to follow in the...

Owner:  Ric Elias
Trump administration targets Rhode Island teacher loan-forgiveness program for race-based rules
‘Education Wars’ authors coming to URI to discuss ‘What’s “Public” about Public Education?’

‘Education Wars’ authors coming to URI to discuss ‘What’s “Public” about Public Education?’

Posted on September 17, 2025 Updated on September 17, 2025 Visiting podcasters to discuss public education — and will it still exist in 2028 — on Sept. 30 KINGSTON, R.I. – Sept. 17, 2025 – With debate about curriculum, changes to the federal...

Owner:  American Government
Rhode Island and Dominican officials celebrate at Hispanic Gala

Rhode Island and Dominican officials celebrate at Hispanic Gala

Rhode Island.- The 2025 Hispanic Chamber of Commerce Gala Dinner Dance, one of the year’s most anticipated events for the Hispanic community, took place on Monday, marking the start of Hispanic Heritage Month. Under the leadership of Chamber...

Owner:  Portal Alta Tecnología
Rhode Island charter schools are facing an uncertain future

Rhode Island charter schools are facing an uncertain future

The charter school movement in Rhode Island is at a crossroads. While family demand for charter options is growing, advocates for the alternative public schools are being met with opposition – or indifference – from elected officials, are...

Owner:  John W. Henry
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