Former Ponaganset High School Teacher Pleads Not Guilty to Sexual Assault of Minor A former teacher from Ponaganset High School in Rhode Island was arraigned on Wednesday, March 25, 2026, at Providence Superior Court, where he pleaded not guilty to charges of sexual assault involving a minor. This legal proceeding highlights ongoing issues in educational institutions regarding student safety and accountability.

Heard about the former Ponaganset High teacher pleading not guilty to serious charges in Providence court. Student safety’s gotta be priority one. What’s your take on how schools can step up? #RhodeIsland #EducationSafety #RISchools

Another amazing performance with a fantastic group of kids at Times 2 Academy, Providence K-5 with Marlon. Book us for your school! We perform all year 'round. Info and performance requests can be found on ribsfest.org #storiesmatter #historymatters #rilearning #rischools

Settlement Reached in Federal Lawsuit Over Special Education Services in Providence The American Civil Liberties Union of Rhode Island and the R.I. Center for Justice announced the successful closure of a federal class-action lawsuit filed in May 2023 against the Providence school district and the R.I. Department of Education. The lawsuit alleged that hundreds of children with disabilities aged three to five were routinely denied legally-required special education services. The settlement, reached in August 2023, required timely evaluations and placements for special education, additional personnel to expedite evaluations, and allowed parents to secure evaluations at the district's expense. An independent monitor confirmed substantial compliance by the Providence school district, leading to the case's closure in November 2025.

Good news, Ocean State fam. Providence schools settled a federal lawsuit over special ed services for preschoolers. Kids aged 3-5 will now get timely evaluations and support. Took long enough, but it’s a win. #RISchools #SpecialEd #ProvidenceRI

School Safety Presentation in North Kingstown The North Kingstown School Department, in partnership with the North Kingstown Police and Fire Departments, is hosting a School Safety Presentation on October 8, 2025, from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. at the North Kingstown High School Auditorium. The event will cover collaborative approaches between schools and emergency personnel, prevention programs, school safety procedures, and the family reunification plan. Attendees can submit questions in advance, with answers provided through an FAQ due to confidentiality of safety plans.

North Kingstown’s hosting a School Safety Presentation on Oct 8 at the High School Auditorium. Schools, cops, and fire dept teaming up to talk safety plans. Got questions? Submit ‘em early. Safety first, let’s keep it local. #RISchools #SchoolSafety

Whitehouse Statement on Release of Funding for Rhode Island School Districts On July 27, 2025, a statement was released regarding the unfreezing and release of nearly $30 million in funds awarded to Rhode Island school districts. This funding had previously been frozen and is now slated to support education initiatives within the state, impacting local schools and communities.

Hey folks, Senator Whitehouse just announced some fresh funding for RI school districts. Good news for our kids, but shouldn’t we be askin’ why we always need DC to bail us out? Can’t we handle our own schools, Pawtucket to Westerly? Thoughts? #RISchools #LocalControl

Wow! RI’s education survey hit 100k+ responses! Let’s hope this helps make our schools better. More local control, more parent choice – that’s the Rhode Island way, yah? Deadline extended to April 4th. #RISchools #EducationReform #LocalControl #ParentChoice #SurveySays [source]

RI schools gettin' some clarity on LGBTQ+ student rights. Gotta balance individual freedom with a safe & welcoming environment for everyone, yah know? Community’s gotta step up too. Whatcha think? #RISchools #LGBTQrights #IndividualFreedom #Community [source]

Heard Mayor Grebien on RIPBS talkin' Pawtucket schools & community challenges. Let’s empower folks to build stronger schools & neighborhoods – individual responsibility, community solutions, ya know? Whatcha think? #Pawtucket #RISchools #CommunitySolutions #LocalControl #RIpolitics [source]

Middletown's new middle-high school's comin' along nicely! Check out the MHS Courtyard updates. Let's hope this project empowers our kids & reflects community priorities! #MiddletownRI #RISchools #CommunityBuilding #LocalControl [source]

RIDE's SurveyWorks is live! Your voice matters in shaping RI schools. Let's build better, safer learning environments – together! #RISchools #EducationReform #SurveyWorksRI #YourVoiceMatters [source]

RI's doin' a SurveyWorks thing – get your voice heard! Schools wanna know what's up, from safety to feelin' valued. Let's build better schools together, yah? #RISchools #EducationReform #SurveyWorks #RI #SpeakUp #LocalControl [source]

Heard about RI schools & the CEP? Free meals for kids in need – a community-driven approach! Let's empower families & schools to focus on learning, not lunch costs. What other community solutions can boost our schools? #RISchools #CommunityFirst #CEP #FREELUNCH #RhodeIsland [source]

Rhode Island's leading the way with clear school accountability! A-F ratings mean transparency & better outcomes for our kids. Empowering parents & teachers to build stronger communities. #EducationReform #RISchools #Accountability #LocalControl #RI source