Infante-Green ‘eager’ for consultant’s review of Providence schools

PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WPRI) — A consultant’s assessment of where things stand five years into the state takeover of Providence Public Schools may be ready within weeks. In May, Massachusetts-based consulting firm SchoolWorks began the review of the school district, which has been under state control since 2019. R.I. Education Commissioner Angélica Infante-Green told Target 12 on Thursday … 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

Cranston Public Schools bid farewell to their retirees

By PAM SCHIFF Special to the Herald The Cranston retiree class of 2024 overall had an impressive total of 1,046 years of dedication in and out of the classroom for the district. These employees all worked through COVID, contract negotiations, arctic air days, extreme heat days and stuck it out with their fortitude and devotion … Read more

Cranston Public Schools bid farewell to their retirees

By PAM SCHIFF Special to the Herald The Cranston retiree class of 2024 overall had an impressive total of 1,046 years of dedication in and out of the classroom for the district. These employees all worked through COVID, contract negotiations, arctic air days, extreme heat days and stuck it out with their fortitude and devotion … Read more