Below is a message from RIFTHP President, Frank Flynn. As I mentioned in a previous email, the RIFTHP has planned a public forum for members of the educational community to voice concerns and ask questions regarding evaluation and the…
The Pawtucket Backpackers Walk-a-thon
SUNDAY, MAY 12, 2013, 8AM – 10AM, SLATER MEMORIAL PARK The Pawtucket Backpackers, comprised of the Pawtucket School Committee – Wellness Sub-committee, Sodexo Food Services, COZ Afterschool Programs, the Pawtucket School Department Staff, and community members, ask…
Rhode Island Federation of Teachers and Health Professionals
PRESS RELEASE For immediate release: April 30, 2013 RI Teachers Issue Stinging Indictment of Commissioner Gist 85% of Teachers Believe Gist’s Contract Should Not Be Renewed Providence, R.I. – An independent survey of Rhode Island’s public school…
Pawtucket Schools Plan Major Increase in Technology Funding
By Local930 Superintendent Cylke, Business Manager Tom Conlon, and Technology Director Hersh Cristino unveiled plans at last night’s budget workshop at a special meeting of the Pawtucket School Committee. Revenues are expected to slightly increase next year, primarily in…
Tolman and Newtown Baseball — A Grand Slam
by Local930 Tolman High School baseball team played Newtown High School at McCoy Stadium last Saturday in an effort to raise funds to assist the fallen town after disaster struck them last fall. Nearly 1000 spectators attended, coupled with…
Five Things Everyone Should Know about Testing
by Local930 Five Things Everyone Should Know about the Testing Fixation in US Schools 1: The world’s top-performing school systems approach learning and testing completely differently than we do. The countries whose school systems outperform the United States…