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Irish Student’s Luck in Newport
Louise English recently sat in O’Brien’s Pub talking about the unexpected guidelines involving her J-1 summer work visa. “There’s a list of rules and they’re really strict,” she said, as she gestured to the recognizable sign above the Newport bar. “For one, I wouldn’t be allowed to work here, because it’s Irish-based.”
Back to School: Diman Regional Vocational Technical High School
FRCMedia is previewing what parents and students can expect from city schools when the new year begins later this month. Today we look at Diman Regional Vocational Technical High School. Classes at Diman Regional Vocational Technical High School will begin on August 28 and are expected to open to the...
Diocese of Providence Reacts To Catholic Institution Hosting Fundraiser
The Diocese of Providence is reacting to Salve Regina University renting space on its campus for a political fundraiser. In a statement, the Diocese says it does not permit Catholic institutions in Rhode Island to endorse candidates for office or give the appearance of endorsements. The Diocese says it was...
A look at latest Pilgrim plans
Those in attendance at Tuesday’s school committee meeting got a sneak preview of the updated schematic design for the new Pilgrim High School. LeftField Project Management Senior Project Manager Chris Spiegel said that the design will be submitted to the Rhode Island Department of Education, and is the first of three necessary submissions — followed by a design development and construction documentation — before construction can begin.
Good News for Dighton-Rehoboth
The Dighton Rehoboth Regional School District will be receiving an additional $129,000 in Chapter 70 funding. Superintendent Bill Runey made the announcement at Tuesday’s School Committee meeting. According to the Department of Elementary and Secondary Education (DESE): “On July 29, Governor Maura Healey signed the FY2025 state budget that...
EGHS Wall of Honor Gets Infusion of New Blood
The changing of the guard has occurred. The East Greenwich High School Wall of Honor leadership has changed hands. “I felt something had to be done. With Bob Houghtaling’s passing, Chris Cobain leaving and my health problems, we needed to get others involved,” said Nominating Chair Bruce Mastracchio. “We also lost quite a few committee members. It was time.”
Former Fall River, New Bedford, and West Bridgewater educator new principal of re-opened Westall Elementary School
FALL RIVER — Superintendent Tracy Curley has announced that Rich Leeman has been appointed the new principal of the Westall Elementary School. Leeman, who served earlier in his career as Vice Principal at the Carlton M. Viveiros Elementary School, took over the new role effective July 1. His immediate...
Fall River Elementary School Honored by the Boston Celtics
FALL RIVER (WBSM) — Hard work always gets recognized, a statement that holds true for the students at Tansey Elementary School in Fall River. The elementary school was recently named an Attendance All-Star School by the Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education. The recognition is due to its efforts in reducing chronic absenteeism among students.
Press is on to open Schools by Aug. 29
“Everyone is doing what they got to do,” Steve Gothberg said Tuesday of the count down to the opening of school on Aug. 29. He said crews are working to 7 and 8 p.m. and over weekends to get Greenwood and Warwick Neck Schools ready. Holliman that was also...
Grant Extends Middletown Student Learning Opportunities
Middletown recently received nearly $270,000 in the second round of the state’s Learn365RI grants. The grants were dispersed last month among 29 municipalities and ranged from $40,000 to $400,000. The money is intended to expand or create learning opportunities outside of school. Lori Turner, Middletown’s Healthy Communities coordinator, said...
European College Student Enjoys Third Summer in Newport
Three summers ago, Staša Tošic arrived at an iconic Newport restaurant with a job and more than a little anxiety. “At first, it was very scary, and it was so different from any other experience in my life,” said the college student from Montenegro, on the Balkan Peninsula. “English is not my native language, so it was hard to keep up with the locals.”
2024 Newport County high school football schedules and games to watch this season
The Rhode Island high school football season is rapidly approaching. That means Newport County teams – Middletown, Portsmouth, Rogers and Tiverton - will be back in action is short order. We compiled the schedules for these island teams, which are below, and pulled out games to watch for each week. Tiverton and Middletown will...
Visit The Hornbine School Museum This Month
The Hornbine School is a one room schoolhouse located in Rehoboth, Massachusetts. It is one of Rehoboth’s historic treasures. It was built around 1846-1847. The school was closed and sold approximately ninety years later in 1937. Interested Rehoboth residents raised money to buy and repair the building during the 325th Rehoboth Town Anniversary 56 years ago.
Back-to-school: Using social media as a recruitment tool
(WJAR) — Is your high schooler trying to pick a college for next year?. Chances are, they're probably following some of their favorite schools on social media. NBC 10 recently went behind the scenes at Providence College to learn how platforms like Instagram and TikTok have become tools for college recruitment.
Newport and Middletown schools receive state funding for instructional coaching
Newport and Middletown Public Schools are among 24 local education agencies in Rhode Island set to receive a share of $5 million in funding for instructional coaching in mathematics and English Language Arts. The funding, announced by Gov. Dan McKee and the Rhode Island Department of Education, aims to support...
Five Jewelry Schools That Prepare Students for the Job Market
For those who wring their hands over the future of the jewelry world, a look to academia provides steadying assurance that the artisans of tomorrow are being trained today. It’s an evolution happening in art schools nationwide, where making jewelry is serious business — and so is getting a job. At the institutions below (and there are many more across the country), the department heads have been in place for decades, most of them graduates of the departments they run. That continuity and belief in their schools inspires confidence that the future of all that sparkles is remarkably robust.
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