Pawtucket School Committee Meeting, 2-11-20
National Poll Shows Strong Support for Public Schools
From the National School Boards Action Center We surveyed likely voters. Here’s what they said: Funding for Public Schools 64% think funding for public schools should be increased 26% think funding should be kept the same, and only 6% thinking…
NYC Community Schools, focused on child poverty, succeed in key metrics, study finds
By Laura Meckler Washington Post Jan. 28, 2020 at 5:00 a.m. EST A large-scale program in New York City schools aimed at confronting child poverty succeeded in reducing absenteeism, improving discipline and moving students to the next grade, a large and potentially…
Pawtucket School Committee meeting, 1-30-20
The Smith Hill Report, 1-24-20
January 24, 2020 2020 Session Begins The General Assembly convened in renovated House and Senate chambers on Tuesday January 7. The 2020 session will likely run through the end of June, passing bills and enacting a state budget for the…