Posts Tagged ‘RI Department of Education’
Rhode Island violated rights of English language learners in Providence schools
Ruling in a case filed two years ago by Rhode Island Legal Services and the American Civil Liberties Union of Rhode Island, a Superior Court judge has found that the Council of Elementary and Secondary Education (“Council”) and the state Department of Education violated the rights of students who were English Language Learners (EL) by providing them…
Read MoreRI accused of negligence; blatant disregard for education of blind children
Will the Education of Blind Children Be Setback 15 years? In an open letter to the Governor, sent to the media, the National Federation of the Blind of Rhode Island asked, “Will the education of blind children be setback 15 years?” Their letter follows: We the members of the National Federation of the Blind of…
Read MoreSchools near highways: Open windows let toxic pollutants in – Richard Asinof
The dilemma posed by opening windows at schools is that in efforts to reduce the possible transmission of the coronavirus, it is increasing the flow of toxic pollutants from highway exhaust into the classroom Photo: A map details the proximity of schools that are less than 1,000 feet from major roadways in Providence. by Richard…
Read MoreSummertime Learning for RI Children in Grades 2 to 6
Distance learning this summer is fun. Elementary school children can experience The Creative Squad, Nature Drawing, Yoga and the Environmental Detective Club for grades 2 through 6. Participants earn digital badges, while combining literacy with creativity, self-esteem and civic pride. Classes start July 20th through using Google Classroom. To sign up: https://www.theempowermentfactory.org/free-summer-kids-online-learning Here’s more on…
Read MoreTAP more marketing exercise than strategy for Providence schools
By Richard Asinof, ConvergenceRI.com The long-awaited turnaround action plan for Providence Schools is more of a branding and marketing exercise than a detailed, strategic approach The turnaround action plan for the Providence Public School District, “Turning Hope into Results,” is 68 pages long, but the actual action plan is only 39 pages, with the remaining…
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