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Rhode Island Community Forum on Education and Race to the Top

Rhode Island Community Forum on Education and Race to the Top

[ 0 ] 11.29.2009 |

• Monday, December 7th at 6:00 pm at Central High School • Wednesday, Dec. 2nd at 6:00 pm at SORICO, 646 Camp Ave., North Kingstown This open invitation from Deborah Gist, education commissioner, invites parents to join the conversation about transforming education in Rhode Island at two upcoming Race to the Top Forums. At these events, [...]

Considering an Independent School? Financing Your Child’s Education Workshop

Considering an Independent School? Financing Your Child’s Education Workshop

[ 0 ] 11.6.2009 |

Financing Your Child’s Education Workshop is Monday, November 9 at 6:30 p.m. at the Gordon School in East Providence. This event is free and open to the public. At this time of year, many parents start to think about school options for next year. With many schools having open houses and informational receptions, it can [...]

Leave Lights On Afterschool National Event. Celebrate Locally.

Leave Lights On Afterschool National Event. Celebrate Locally.

[ 0 ] 10.21.2009 |

On Thursday, October 22, Traveling Theatre, the Providence-based arts education nonprofit, will join over 7,500 sites nationwide in hosting a Lights On Afterschool event. Along with collaborating partners The Providence After School Alliance (PASA), the Apeiron Institute for Sustainable Living, and Bridges 4 Learning: AmeriCorps, Traveling Theatre has invited parents, employers, neighbors, local government, and [...]

Helping Your Child be Successful at School: Helping Your Child with Homework

Helping Your Child be Successful at School: Helping Your Child with Homework

[ 2 ] 10.14.2009 |

By Tracy Andryc Executive Assistant, Prevent Child Abuse Rhode Island Homework is an important part of your child’s school day and can count for a large percent of his/her grade. It’s a parent’s job to make homework a priority during the school year. Children need support from their parents to develop good homework habits. Here [...]

Call to Action for Providence Residents regarding seniority-based hiring in Providence Public Schools

Call to Action for Providence Residents regarding seniority-based hiring in Providence Public Schools

[ 4 ] 9.30.2009 |

High quality teachers are a critical part of a high quality education. Although a teacher’s length of service is a relevant factor in determining the teacher’s quality and suitability for a position, many other factors besides seniority determine teacher quality. The best teacher is not necessarily the most senior teacher. Providence Public Schools recently gained [...]

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