By Jessica Yin of the Center for American Progress With one month left before the midterm elections, voters have a lot of big decisions to make as they prepare to choose between candidates running for local, state, and national…
RIC Faculty Protest for Higher Pay
PROVIDENCE, R.I. — Two dozen professors staged an informational picket at the front gates of Rhode Island College Thursday, saying that they are underpaid and that the institution is underfunded compared to Rhode Island’s other two public colleges. “It’s time…
Teacher shortage spreads throughout the U.S.
Read the second of a two-part story on teacher shortages in America.
Time Magazine covers show changing attitudes about teachers in America
Read the piece written by Valarie Strauss of The Huffington Post, arguing that attitudes towards teachers in America have changed since its cover featuring Michelle Rhee in 2008. Read the story here.
Education Week posts Trump’s newest education budget
President Donald Trump signed a spending bill into law last week that includes a boost for the U.S. Department of Education’s budget. In total, the bill Trump signed into law sets the department’s budget at $71.5 billion for fiscal 2019,…
2018 Pawtucket School Committee Meeting Calendar
Pawtucket School Committee Meeting list Regular Meetings – 6:30 p.m. at Jenks Jr. High Media Room 350 Division St. Pawtucket, RI Work Sessions 6:30 PM @ School Administration Building Main St. Pawtucket, RI September 11 October 9 November 13 December…