Join us tomorrow at 5pm! The lecturer is Dr. Richard Welsh and the focus of the event will be on school discipline and disrupting inequities.

Thurs, Oct. 9 5-6:30pm
280 Brook Street, True North, Room 101

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What's driving chronic absenteeism in RI schools, and what's the solution? What we found. Reasons for missing school range from illness to bullying, academic struggles, boredom and instability at home.

What's driving chronic absenteeism in RI schools, and what's the solution? What we found. www.providencejournal.com/story/news/l... @providencejournal.bsky.social #edchatRI

K-12 chronic absenteeism rates decline for third consecutive year in Rhode Island • Rhode Island Current The chronic absenteeism rate for Rhode Island public school students fell to 22.1% in 2024-25, its third straight yearly decline. Providence schools saw some of the biggest gains, with their rate drop...

K-12 chronic absenteeism rates decline for third consecutive year in Rhode Island

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The ABCs of charter schools in RI. How they work, and why they're so polarizing As student enrollment declines at standard public schools, the demand for more charter school seats is rising, especially in the state’s urban core.

The ABCs of charter schools in RI www.providencejournal.com/story/news/e... via @providencejournal.bsky.social #edchatRI

We are thrilled to share our recent feature on MSNBC, highlighting the critical issue of funding cuts to the federal Department of Education.

Pairing data with the real-life stories of those impacted to drive change is our purpose.

www.msnbc.com/chris-jansin... #edchatRI #edchat

Our kids and pets are relaxing this week on break -- but we're working with policymakers to share how and why cuts to the Dept. of Education would hurt RI kids and families! omny.fm/shows/wpro-n...

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We can't be more blunt than this:

Dismantling the US Department of Education or decreasing funds administered from the department would be harmful for our children — *all* children and youth in Rhode Island.

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