RI Teachers Speak Out at Education Forum
By Local930 The crickets were heard last night at Cranston West High School at an Education Forum which ousts Deborah Gist for her work and lack of leadership as RI’s Commisioner of Education. Click on the links below to…
Replace Deborah Gist!
by Local930 Happy Thursday, The state Board of Education will debate next Thursday whether or not to keep Deborah Gist on as the education commissioner. Here’s why I think she should be replaced. Sheldon Whitehouse brought up a second IRS scandal on the…
Important Educator Forum, May 20th at Cranston West High School
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…