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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...
Providence School Board Member Urges No Contract Extension for Superintendent
Ty'Relle Stephens, a member of the Providence School Board, is urging Rhode Island Department of Education Commissioner Angélica Infante-Green not to extend Superintendent Dr. Javier Montañez's contract beyond the School Year 2025-2026. “With ongoing legal discussions regarding the potential return of the district to local control after the...
Forty years later, CFHS Class of 1984 members relive memories on campus
CENTRAL FALLS –While graduates from Central Falls High School’s Class of 1984 sat at their desks in Room 302 on June 29, Miki Gauthier Bryant chuckled at a memory. “Remember when Jason came in the day after Halloween and had egg yolk all in his hair, but then acted like nothing was wrong?” Gauthier Bryant said.
PC Says Allegations in Public Safety Officer’s Racial Discrimination Lawsuit “Without Merit”
Providence College says that the lawsuit filed by a college public safety officer alleging racial discrimination and retaliation is "without merit." As GoLocal reported, on June 26, John Dunbar, who is being represented by attorney V. Edward Formisano, filed the 11-page complaint in U.S. District Court. It marks the latest...
Four-star Jaylen Harrell commits to Providence
By CHARLIE PARENT Jaylen Harrell, a four-star wing in the class of 2025, has committed to Providence, he told ZAGSBLOG Monday. The 6-foot-6 CATS Academy (MA.) and Expressions Elite product chose the Friars over Rutgers, Xavier, Virginia Tech, Alabama and Kansas. “The reason is how close I am with everyone on their staff and how hard they have recruited me,” he said. “They have made it known that I am a priority for them and how my play style would fit their system perfectly.” In terms of that play style, Harrell is known for his two-way ability. He excels at creating mismatches and often takes smaller guards into the post, or uses his quickness to create separation from a bigger defender. “I’m a two way player that can score the ball whenever I want,” he said. “[I’m] a person that can play 1-4 and makes their teammates better. I can also bully smaller guards for easy layups but blow by people bigger than me.” Harrell is the second commit in Providence’s class of 2025, joining five-star Jamier Jones. The duo are working on recruiting Jones’ high school and AAU teammate Jalen Reece. Reece is a four-star point guard who has been hearing from the Friars, Cincinnati and Michigan the most. He recently broke down his recruitment to ZAGSBLOG. “Me and Jamier jones have been trying to get Jalen Reece to join the family,” Harrell said. Follow Charlie on Twitter Follow Adam Zagoria on Twitter Follow ZAGSBLOGHoops on Instagram And Like ZAGS on Facebook.
SYNTHETIC TURF FIELD AT SLATER MIDDLE SCHOOL
PAWTUCKET – Slater Middle School in Pawtucket, Rhode Island, reached a significant milestone Thursday with the official groundbreaking ceremony for its new synthetic turf field, enhancing greenspace for students and residents alike. MAYOR DONALD GREBIEN. The event was attended by community leaders, including Mayor Donald Grebien, Lieutenant Governor Sabina...
For child care workers, state aid for their own kids’ care is ‘life-changing’
SMITHFIELD, R.I. — Child care worker Marci Then, 32, looked over at two 4-year-olds in her care who were tussling over a toy plate in a model kitchen set. “Are we sharing?” she gently asked them. They both let go. Then works at Little Learners Academy child care center near Providence, Rhode Island. Her daughter, […] The post For child care workers, state aid for their own kids’ care is ‘life-changing’ appeared first on Kentucky Lantern.
Bryant University Launches Gen AI Chatbot for Community Engagement
Students, faculty, and staff at Bryant University have a new resource for accessing information, receiving guidance, and keeping up with campus events. The institution recently launched a generative AI chatbot developed in partnership with AI and intelligent automation solution provider alliantdigital. Named AskTupper after the school mascot, the chatbot was...
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