Category: education + schools

Board of Education, Education Council, RIDE launch strategic-plan development

Board of Education, Education Council, RIDE launch strategic-plan development

[ 0 ] November 24, 2023 |

Make your voice heard… All Rhode Islanders invited to participate in planning process The Board of Education, the Council on Elementary and Secondary Education, and the Rhode Island Department of Education (RIDE) have invited all Rhode Islanders to participate in the development of the strategic plan for elementary and secondary education. The process of developing […]

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Call for Rhode Island Students in Grades 4 – 12: Write Letters About Literature!

Call for Rhode Island Students in Grades 4 – 12: Write Letters About Literature!

[ 0 ] November 24, 2023 |

Rhode Island students in grades 4 – 12 are invited to enter the Letters About Literature National Contest sponsored by the Library of Congress and the Rhode Island center for the Book. State winners receive a cash prize of $100 and advance to the national level judging. National Winners (one national winner at each level) […]

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Kidoinfo Back to School Checklist

Kidoinfo Back to School Checklist

[ 1 ] August 14, 2024 |

My kids asked me to hide their new school supplies because they’re not ready to think beyond summer yet. But the transition from the lazy days of summer to the fall routine is always smoother (and cheaper) with some pre-planning and shopping now.

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Rhode Island State lottery application available for free Pre-kindergarten Program

Rhode Island State lottery application available for free Pre-kindergarten Program

[ 0 ] July 28, 2024 |

Spaces available for 306 children in 8 Rhode Island communities The 2014 — 2015 State Pre-kindergarten Lottery application is now available for families to apply online or download from the Rhode Island Department of Education (RIDE) website. RIDE is adding two sites this fall to the 2014-15 Rhode Island Pre-kindergarten Program, bringing the total number […]

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Dive into a summer full of adventures! Summer Reading Program 2014

Dive into a summer full of adventures! Summer Reading Program 2014

[ 0 ] June 12, 2024 |

Kids of all ages are invited to their local public library this summer to discover new books and presentations by summer reading program educators and artists. Plenty of educators are sure to spark a smile with their fizzy fun presentations! Fizz Boom Read! (children’s program) Kids… You can get their summer reading done while having lots […]

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2014 AfterZone Summer Scholars Camp still Open!

2014 AfterZone Summer Scholars Camp still Open!

[ 0 ] June 4, 2024 |

Do you know a middle school student (graduating 5th -8th graders) looking for something to do this summer for the month of July? You’re in luck! Check out the 2014 AfterZone Summer Scholars Camp brochures! In partnership with the Providence Public Schools, the AfterZone Summer Scholars gets young people off the couch and into the […]

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Neighborhood Safety Tips for Parents

[ 0 ] April 9, 2024 |

Smart advice and a useful reminder from my sons’ PTO this week: With warm weather arriving, here are steps you can take to help keep your family and your neighborhood safe. Know where your children are. Have your children tell you or ask permission before leaving the house and give them a time to check […]

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IS YOUR CHILD READY FOR KINDERGARTEN?

[ 0 ] March 12, 2024 |

Ready for K! — is a FREE program for families with a child entering Kindergarten in August 2014 being offered at five Providence Community Library Branches.

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Got a question? Need information? AskRI.org!

[ 0 ] January 28, 2024 |

Need to fix your car? Is your aunt visiting from Florence and you need to brush up on your Italian? Can’t remember how to do long division? Trying to find your great-grandfather’s birth certificate? There is a quick and free online resource for almost any question you have or information you might need ,with librarians online […]

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Planning for our children’s future is a priority this holiday!

Planning for our children’s future is a priority this holiday!

[ 0 ] December 16, 2023 |

The holidays are a season of giving and many of us struggle to search for the perfect gift for the children in our lives. One option to consider is giving the gift of education through CollegeBoundfund, Rhode Island’s tax-advantaged 529 college savings plan that helps families combat the rising cost of education. “Contributing to a […]

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