Rhode Island Department of Education

Chronic absenteeism impacts schools, businesses, and community spaces. We can prevent this and set #OurKids up for success by reminding them that #AttendanceMattersRI. It’s #Cool2BeInSchoolRI! https://lnkd.in/e8QrESAV Lieutenant Governor Sabina Matos Mayor Brett Smiley NORTH PROVIDENCE, TOWN OF City Of Central Falls City of East Providence Mayor’s Office NEA Rhode Island David Cicilline Rhode Island Foundation Joke Alesh, DMD MPH Providence Public Schools The Providence Journal #attendance #video #education #rhodeisland #chronicabsenteeism

Today, Commissioner Infante-Green joined Providence Public Schools Superintendent Dr. Montañez, Mayor Brett Smiley, Providence City Council, School Board, Principal Monterecy and the Mary Fogarty Elementary community to break ground on the new school! The project will provide modern, welcoming learning spaces that students and educators deserve. As part of the historic PPSD $1B school construction plan, we have opened FOUR new schools, with more in the pipeline. These new buildings serve as a reminder of what’s possible when we prioritize our students and make meaningful investments in their future. #FogartyPride As we celebrate the progress we’ve made in school construction, it’s also important to recognize the transformative work happening inside the buildings. From the first National Blue Ribbon elementary school to expanded career & technical education, we applaud Providence Public Schools! #schoolconstruction #groundbreaking #ceremony #groundbreakingceremony #rhodeisland #education #schoolfacilities #construction

One year ago, we kicked off our #AttendanceMattersRI campaign, launching new collaborations with education & community stakeholders, data tools & resources to combat chronic absenteeism. This year, we’re continuing that work. Visit https://lnkd.in/e6_ugimP for ways you can help! #rhodeisland #education #chronicabsenteeism #absenteeism #students #educators #teachers #attendance #business #judiciary #faith #municipal #local #statewide #national #federal

Today, Governor Dan McKee, Commissioner Infante-Green, and state, municipal, school and district leaders joined students and educators at Hope High School for the Visual and Performing Arts to announce Act II of RIDE’s ARTS Initiative! The grant program, made possible by the School Building Authority, will provide $5 million to 52 districts and schools to bolster arts programming. Thank you to the excellent student performers who showcased their talents in their brand-new, state-of-the-art auditorium - just one highlight of the Providence Public Schools' historic $1 billion school facilities plan. We also share our gratitude with the students and educators operating the Providence Career and Technical Academy Good Eats & Treats Food Truck! Through transformative school construction projects and innovative and engaging programs like the ARTS Initiative, we are investing in our students and paving the way for their success. Together, we are setting the stage for a brighter future for every student in Rhode Island. Learn more in RIDE’s press release: https://lnkd.in/e4TsMwmY Central Falls School District City Of Central Falls Cranston Public Schools East Greenwich School Department Exeter-West Greenwich Regional Schools TOWN OF LINCOLN PUBLIC SCHOOLS North Kingstown School Dst North Providence School Department NORTH PROVIDENCE, TOWN OF Pawtucket School Department City of Pawtucket, RI Smithfield Public Schools WARWICK PUBLIC SCHOOLS City of East Providence Mayor’s Office #artseducation #rhodeisland #education #arts #steam #steameducation #theater #audio #visualarts #performingarts #students #educators #grants #grantfunding #band #concertband #music

As part of RIDE’s #RethinkRI strategy, the online platform EnrollRI serves as a gateway to educational opportunities such as the #AllCourseNetwork (ACN) and #AdultEducation. Visit www.enrollri.org to discover what opportunities are ahead for you! For more on RIDE’s #RethinkRI initiative, visit www.ride.ri.gov/rethinkri. 

LAST CHANCE: Nominations are open for the 2025 #PresidentialScholarship! We are accepting nominees for the general scholarship and for the Career & Technical Education (#CTE) scholarship. Superintendents/principals are asked to submit nominations by NOV. 1. More: https://bit.ly/3EQuRJ5

UPDATE: Applications are now open for the 2025 United States Senate Youth Program program, which will take place March 1-8, 2025 in Washington, D.C. Applicants must be high school juniors or seniors & elected/appointed student officers. Deadline is 11/8. MORE: https://bit.ly/3EQuRJ5  

In order to learn, you need to be in the classroom learning from the people that are there to help you accomplish your goals. Thank you Mayor Xay for being a part of the #AttendanceMattersRI video campaign! https://lnkd.in/eNR-YzqG #attendance #chronicabsenteeism #absenteeism #education #rhodeisland #stuydents #educators #schools #newportri #newport #learning

#BehindTheScenes: Culinary students from Coventry High School's culinary arts program & Providence Public Schools' PCTA culinary program were recently at WJAR-TV to whip up delicious food & showcase their RIDE #MenuForSuccess food truck! More on the initiative: https://lnkd.in/e25MhGmz Photos courtesy of: FoodTrucksIn.com

It is important for students to be in school because if they are not in the classroom, they are not able to learn. Thank you Lieutenant Governor Sabina Matos for being a part of the #AttendanceMattersRI video campaign! https://lnkd.in/e3uTQHPZ #attendance #chronicabsenteeism #absenteeism #education #rhodeisland #students #educators #local #statewide #municipal #national #campaign #schools #school #algebra #mathematics #steam #stem