Providence Education Sector

Rhode Island Senate Votes on Classroom Electronic Device Ban

News Summary The Rhode Island Senate is set to vote on a bill that could ban cell phones and electronic…

22 hours ago

Proposal to Transform Carl G. Lauro Elementary into Charter School

News Summary The Providence Ordinance Committee is evaluating a proposal to convert the vacant Carl G. Lauro Elementary School into…

22 hours ago

CCRI and RIC Launch Online RN to BSN Program in Rhode Island

News Summary The Community College of Rhode Island and Rhode Island College have partnered to offer a fully online RN…

2 days ago

Providence City Council Considers Excel Academy’s Expansion Proposal

News Summary The Providence City Council's Ordinance Committee is set to discuss a proposal from Excel Academy today, aiming to…

2 days ago

Rhode Island Gears Up for 2025 Graduation Ceremonies

News Summary As graduation season approaches in Rhode Island, colleges and universities including Brown University, Providence College, and RISD are…

5 days ago

JWU Expands Tuition Assistance Program to Four New States

News Summary Johnson & Wales University is expanding its ‘The JWU Pledge’ tuition assistance program to include students from Vermont,…

7 days ago

Ethan Pollock Appointed New Dean of Brown University College

News Summary Ethan Pollock has been appointed the new dean of Brown University's College, starting July 1. With nearly 20…

7 days ago

Johnson & Wales University Announces Layoffs Amid Budget Crisis

News Summary Johnson & Wales University has announced the layoff of 91 employees due to a $34 million budget deficit.…

7 days ago

Providence Celebrates Beam Raising for New Frank D. Spaziano Middle School

News Summary The Providence Public School District (PPSD) has marked a significant milestone with the beam raising ceremony for the…

1 week ago

North Providence Launches New School Bus Safety Program

News Summary North Providence has introduced a new school bus safety initiative aimed at preventing illegal passing of stopped buses.…

2 weeks ago