Stopping the summer slide with United Way of Rhode Island

By GRETA SHUSTER Special to the Herald United Way of Rhode Island’s mission to help students maintain their academic level over the summer is a puzzle. The City of Cranston is one of the integral pieces. Since 2012, United Way’s Summer Learning Initiative (SLI) has been helping students in Rhode Island continue to learn and … Read more

Stopping the summer slide with United Way of Rhode Island

By GRETA SHUSTER Special to the Herald United Way of Rhode Island’s mission to help students maintain their academic level over the summer is a puzzle. The City of Cranston is one of the integral pieces. Since 2012, United Way’s Summer Learning Initiative (SLI) has been helping students in Rhode Island continue to learn and … Read more

Officials highlight learning gaps as United Way kicks off ‘Summer Learning Initiative’

PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WLNE) — United Way of Rhode Island kicked off its 6-week summer learning initiative this week. In collaboration with and offered in five communities, the organization and its partners said they are hoping to bring attention to the important and value of the program, and sounding the alarm that thousands more would participate … Read more

United Way kicks off “Summer Learning Initiative,” officials highlight learning gap in other communities

PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WLNE) — United Way of Rhode Island kicked off its summer learning initiative today. In collaboration with and offered in five communities, the organization and its partners said they are hoping to bring attention to the important and value of the program, and sounding the alarm that thousands more would participate if a … Read more