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Newport City Council funds more of Rogers High School with strings attached, causing concern
NEWPORT – In a move that divided the City Council, the city has agreed to give an additional $3 million toward the Rogers High School building project. While that is more than the department initially sought, there are strings attached to the funds that school administration and committee members warned may be challenging to fulfill.
With tuition waivers, foster youth finally getting the assist they need | Opinion
Rep. Julie A. Casimiro, a Democrat, represents District 31 in North Kingstown and Exeter. She serves as the chair of the House Oversight Children and Families Subcommittee. Darlene Allen is the CEO and executive director of Adoption Rhode Island. We want to thank Speaker K. Joseph Shekarchi, Gov. Dan McKee and Rhode Island College President Jack Warner for listening to the voices that are, sadly, too often not heard. The voices are that of our foster youth who are...
Fall River Superintendent Tracy Curley: $186 million in school-related funding approved
FALL RIVER — Superintendent Tracy Curley has announced that the Fall River City Council and Mayor Paul Coogan has approved $186 million in school-related funding for the 2024-2025 academic year. The city budget, which took effect Monday, includes a $175,770,406 appropriation for the schools and $10,897,280 for school transportation....
Classical's Kavanagh, East Greenwich's McMullen top coaches at All-State Rhode Island High School Sports Awards
John Kavanagh of Classical and Debra McMullen of East Greenwich won coach of the year awards for boys and girls teams, respectively, at the All-State Rhode Island High School Sports Awards this past Thursday at the Veterans Memorial Auditorium. Other boys coach finalists were Bill Barrass of Barrington and Jeremy Wilner of Lincoln...
Meet Greater Fall River's High School Lacrosse All-Scholastic Team
FALL RIVER — The Herald News continues Spring All-Scholastics with lacrosse all-stars. Somerset Berkley and Westport kicked off their inaugural season in the Greater Fall River area in 2024. The Raiders had a boys and girls team while the Wildcats fielded a boys team. Westport and SBR girls had the lone wins out of the three teams.
Lawn students showcase their genius to peers
Albert Einstein, who developed the theory of relativity, famously said, “Genius is one percent inspiration and ninety-nine percent perspiration.”. Seventh- and eighth-grade students at Lawn School, after working on their Genius Hour projects for six months, showcased the proceeds from their perspiration during a two-day demonstration from June 17-18.
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