PROVIDENCE, R.I. – The Council on Elementary and Secondary Education voted unanimously this evening, with the support of the full Rhode Island Board of Education, to appoint Angélica Infante-Green as the next Commissioner of Education. Infante-Green is the first Latina and the first woman of color to lead the Rhode Island Department of Education.
Currently a Deputy Commissioner in New York, Infante-Green is a national leader on educational equity. In recommending Infante-Green last week, Governor Gina M. Raimondo praised her leadership in supporting multilingual learners, closing achievement gaps, and engaging students and families in improving schools.
“Angélica’s confirmation is a victory for Rhode Island students,” said Governor Gina M. Raimondo. “Her commitment to equity and passion for education are what led me to nominate her for this position, and will help ensure her success in this new role. I look forward to working together as we stay the course on a long-term, comprehensive education strategy that supports all Rhode Island students.”
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