Providence to knock 30 minutes off school day

Alexandra Leslie and Eli Sherman 2 hours ago PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WPRI) — Providence public school days are getting 30 minutes shorter again, as a teachers union contract and COVID-19 relief funds are both poised to expire. As part of a one-year agreement reached last year between the district and the Providence Teachers Union, student learning … Read more

Where to Get Inked on National Tattoo Day in Rhode Island

Photography via Getty Images / Marco_Piunti Happy National Tattoo Day! Here’s your guide to understanding different ink styles and finding the right tattoo artist in the Rhode Island area.   American and Neo Traditional  Known for bold lines and vibrant color patterns, American and Neo Traditional tattoos follow style designs from the twentieth century. Quintessential traditional … Read more

A shorter school day is an unconscionable decision for Providence schools

“Thirty minutes is a big impact,” Education Commissioner Angélica Infante-Green told Channel 12 last June. “Anything less than that, we wouldn’t really see the impact of that.” “With wage increases, additional professional development time, and an unprecedented extension of the school day, this agreement will move Providence Public Schools forward,” Governor Dan McKee said in … Read more

A shorter school day is an unconscionable decision for Providence schools

“Thirty minutes is a big impact,” Education Commissioner Angélica Infante-Green told Channel 12 last June. “Anything less than that, we wouldn’t really see the impact of that.” “With wage increases, additional professional development time, and an unprecedented extension of the school day, this agreement will move Providence Public Schools forward,” Governor Dan McKee said in … Read more

Providence will shorten its school day this fall, one year after extending it

But after just one year, Providence will shorten its school day this fall, subtracting the extra 30 minutes from the schedule. Elementary schools will revert back to 6 hours and 15 minutes per day, while middle and high school will go back to 6 hours and 45 minutes. The decision comes down to money, Superintendent … Read more

Providence will shorten its school day this fall, one year after extending it

But after just one year, Providence will shorten its school day this fall, subtracting the extra 30 minutes from the schedule. Elementary schools will revert back to 6 hours and 15 minutes per day, while middle and high school will go back to 6 hours and 45 minutes. The decision comes down to money, Superintendent … Read more