Host of immunizations long-required for school children & child care workers

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While getting a COVID19 vaccine is a new recommendation for school students, getting a vaccination is not unusual or new to go to school in Rhode Island – and most likely every state in the United States. Required from Kindergarten to Grade 12 in Rhode Island, according to the RI Dept. of Education: Currently, students…

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The PLAN for Turnaround in the Providence Schools

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New Superintendent of Providence Schools Harrison has submitted his plan to turnaround the Providence school system. A link to the 10-page plan is below.  The plan addresses several major sections: First,   “Our diverse communities will play a substantive role in charting a new path for Providence Public Schools. I will listen to and learn…

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NEW: 20 Groups Voice Alarm Over TONIGHT’s State Education Vote on English Language Learner Services

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(verbatim, RI ACLU) Nineteen organizations that work with, and advocate for, students and English Language (EL) learners expressed alarm today at action being considered by the Council of Elementary and Secondary Education that would undermine EL programs offered by school districts. In a letter submitted to the Council in advance of a scheduled vote tomorrow, the…

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