Board of Education

As RI Rolls Out Common Core, Are New Science Standards Next?

Elisabeth Harrison — Fri, 17 May 2013 13:44:59 +0000

Rhode Island is one of 26 states that have promised to consider new science guidelines known as the Next Generation Science Standards. The standards were developed by the same organization that created the Common Core, a group of national standards many states including Rhode Island are now adopting for Math and English.

Chafee Champions Raises for Cabinet, Not Professors

Elisabeth Harrison — Wed, 27 Mar 2013 13:06:58 +0000

Governor Lincoln Chafee is requesting a 6 percent wage hike for members of his cabinet after shooting down a proposal to raise salaries for state university and college professors. According to The Providence Journal, the governor’s plan would provide a 3 percent increase to 14 state employees in June, followed by another 3 percent increase in December.

Bill would Add Two Student Seats to Rhode Island Board of Education

John Bender — Mon, 25 Mar 2013 19:57:45 +0000

Legislation sponsored by Providence Rep Edith Ajello, would add two student positions to the newly formed Rhode Island Board of Education.

One seat would represent public high schools—the other seat, public colleges.

The two students would not be given a vote, but would be able to voice their opinions, providing insight to the board says Ajello.

Should Students Serve on RI Board of Education?

Elisabeth Harrison — Mon, 25 Mar 2013 12:58:13 +0000

The House Committee on Health, Education and Welfare will consider adding two students to the State Board of Education at a hearing scheduled for Wednesday.

The bill, sponsored by Providence Democrat Edith Ajello, proposes two additional seats on the board, one for a college student and one for a high school student. Both positions would be non-voting, but the students would have their opinions recorded in official minutes from any meeting.

Search Continues for Missing Brown Student

Elisabeth Harrison — Mon, 25 Mar 2013 12:16:08 +0000

The FBI has joined the search for a missing Brown University student, who disappeared from his Providence apartment earlier this month. Sunil Tripathi was last seen on March 16th. His sister, Sangeeta Tripathi, says the 22-year-old philosophy student had taken a leave of absence from Brown, but his disappearance came as a shock to friends and family.

Monday, March11, 2013

Lydia Rogers — Mon, 11 Mar 2013 15:10:44 +0000

The new State Board of Education holds its first meeting tonight. The mayor is planning for upgraded security at North Providence public schools. These stories and more on the RIPR Morning News Podcast.

Plus an interview with the new Board of Ed Chair Eva-Marie Mancuso and an interview with the Director of the Division of Elderly Affairs Catherine Taylor.

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Ed Board to Review Tuition Waivers

Elisabeth Harrison — Mon, 11 Mar 2013 13:03:21 +0000

As one of its first actions, the brand new State Board of Education will take up tuition waivers granted to employees at state colleges and universities.

Board Chairwoman Eva-Marie Mancuso says she will appoint and chair a commission to consider changing to the policy, which provides free tuition to state college employees, their spouses and their children.

“I’m not going to prejudge it, I think we have to study the issue,” Mancuso says, but she adds her personal opinion is that the policy needs to change.

In Depth With New Education Board Chair Mancuso

Elisabeth Harrison — Mon, 11 Mar 2013 11:57:32 +0000

This could be a pivotal day in the future of education in our state. A new state Board of Education holds its first meeting.

The new Rhode Island Board of Education combines the functions of two previous panels: the Board of Governors for Higher Education and the Board of Regents for Elementary and Secondary Education.

Board chair Eva Marie Mancuso sat down with RIPR education reporter Elisabeth Harrison to talk about the priorities of the new board.

Wednesday, March 6, 2013

Lydia Rogers — Wed, 06 Mar 2013 14:57:02 +0000

Another snow storm is on its way. The new state Board of Education has all its members in place now. These stories and more on the RIPR Morning News Podcast.
Plus in this week’s This I Believe—Rhode Island essay, writer and actress Janine Weisman talks about the importance of community.

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Senate Approves New Education Board Members

Elisabeth Harrison — Wed, 06 Mar 2013 13:47:52 +0000

The State Senate has given final approval to all 11 members of a new State Board of Education, which plans to hold its first meeting on Monday.

According to RIPR Political Reporter Ian Donnis, the closest vote was for Board Chair Eva Marie Mancuso, who cleared the chamber on a 26 to 10 margin.