Rhode Island Education Newswire

Rhode Island is closing the test score gap with Massachusetts. But is that really progress?

Rhode Island is inching closer to meeting Massachusetts' standardized test scores, but not necessarily because its students are doing better. According to the2026 Rhode Island Comprehensive Assessment System (RICAS) results, just 33% of students in …

Lou Umberto's Italian Kitchen Picks Pawtuxet Village for Second Rhode Island Spot

Lou Umberto's Italian Kitchen is adding a second location in Pawtuxet Village while keeping its Knightsville location open, taking over the storefront at 2170 Broad Street that most recently housed Crepe Corner. The Cranston-based Italian market and …

Attorney General Jeff Jackson Fights to Protect Funding for Internet Access in Rural Schools

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Tuesday, October 20, 2026 Contact: [email protected] 919-538-2809 RALEIGH — Attorney General Jeff Jackson is urging the federal government to maintain the E-Rate program, which helps fund internet access for schools and libraries across …

Two teen brothers bought a $4,000 pickup to haul junk, and they started doing it after school. Now they run five dump ...

Kirk and Jacob McKinney started hauling junk after school with one pickup truck. That small job has grown into Junk Teens, a Greater Boston company that earned $3 million in 2025. The company says it expects to touch $5 million this year. How a small side …

Rhode Island Training School leader on paid leave amid ethics investigation

(WJAR) — The leader of Rhode Island's Training School juvenile lock-up is on paid leave and now the subject of an ethics investigation. State officials would not disclose Tuesday why Larome Myrick is on leave. A union complaint alleging Myrick did not …

The state’s ruling is in on the Providence School Board revolt

Vice president Anjel Newmann filed a complaint with the state last month after she and five other board members asked Stephens to include a motion for his removal on a School Board meeting agenda. Stephens, who as president controls what appears on the …

University of Rhode Island wants to know where you see roadkill

Rhode Island Foundation names 2 new board members

PROVIDENCE – The Rhode Island Foundation has appointed attorney Ted Long and business executive George Matouk Jr. to its board of directors. Long is a partner at Holland & Knight LLP, where his work includes representing investors, investment funds and …

How Hard Is It to Get Into Each Ivy League School?

How Credit Scores Compare Across America Key Takeaways Minnesota has the highest average credit score in the U.S. at 741, followed by Vermont and Wisconsin at 737. Mississippi ranks last at 677, creating a 64-point gap between the highest- and lowest- …

Rhode Island Hospital resident physicians ratify first union contract

Union officials announced Tuesday that almost 700 resident physicians and fellows ratified their first contract with Rhode Island Hospital. The contract includes pay increases, better retirement benefits and other improvements for the early career doctors …

DEMOCRAT CORRUPTION SCANDAL: Husband of Rhode Island Democrat Party Chair Indicted in Alleged $20 MILLION Fraud Scheme ...

Michael Perik (L); Liz Beretta-Perik (R) Michael Perik, a Jamestown, Rhode Island businessman and the husband of Rhode Island Democratic Party Chair Liz Beretta-Perik, faces a dozen felony charges in a sweeping Ohio indictment accusing him and two others …

Husband of Democratic Party Chair Charged with Stealing $20 Million from Federal Education Grants

Michael Perik, the husband of Rhode Island’s Democratic Party Chair Liz Beretta-Perik, was indicted earlier this month for allegedly stealing $20 million through education grants. The grants were linked to Ohio’s Eastern Gateway Community College, which …

Rhode Island voters love history and bond issues. But not always at the same time.

Rhode Island voters love history and bond issues. But not always at the same time. by Alexander Castro, Rhode Island Current October 20, 2026 Rhode Island’s precious historical documents and objects already have a place to stay: the State Archives, which …

Rep. Jenni Furtado to lead state Democratic party

A freshman state representative from East Providence will be the next leader of the Rhode Island Democratic Party, House Speaker Christopher Blazejewski announced Wednesday. Rep. Jenni Furtado will replace former party chair Liz Beretta-Perik, who resigned …

New controversies bring fresh disagreements to final RI gubernatorial debate

The Washington Bridge got only a fleeting mention during Rhode Island’s final gubernatorial debate Tuesday, eclipsed by fresh controversies over tax returns, public polling and federal lawsuits. But familiar tensions carried through the hourlong event at …

Rogers graduate Christine Dunbar named assistant principal at her alma mater

Newport Public Schools has named Christine M. Dunbar assistant principal at Rogers High School, effective Monday, Nov. 2. Dunbar graduated from Rogers and returns to the school after more than 17 years in public education. She currently works at Classical …

Attorney General Jeff Jackson Fights to Protect Funding for Internet Access in Rural Schools

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Tuesday, October 20, 2026 Contact: [email protected] 919-538-2809 RALEIGH — Attorney General Jeff Jackson is urging the federal government to maintain the E-Rate program, which helps fund internet access for schools and libraries across …

Dr. David S. Cutler Joins Meeting Street as Superintendent...

Meeting Street welcomes Dr. David S. Cutler as its new Superintendent of Schools, providing educational leadership and oversight for the organization’s school programs for children of all abilities in Rhode Island and Massachusetts. A licensed …

My First Time are making music for a generation in crisis

This article is partly taken from the Autumn 2026 issue of Dazed. Buy a copy of the magazine here. Some of the world’s most famous bands met at university. Talking Heads met while studying at Rhode Island School of Design, Blur met at Goldsmiths, Pink …

GSFEN Business School UK Announces Key Appointments, Partnerships and Accreditation Ahead of 2027

LONDON, LONDON, UNITED KINGDOM, October 21, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- GSFEN Business School UK has announced three leadership appointments alongside new institutional partnerships, accreditation through the International Quality Assurance in …

Orbotic Systems, O-Astra ISR & The University of Texas at El Paso (UTEP), Selected for SPACEWERX STTR Phase I Award

Building smarter spacecraft—and helping prepare the people who will build the future of space. THOUSAND OAKS, CA, UNITED STATES, October 21, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- As space becomes more congested, complex, and contested, spacecraft will need …

Laurenzo Benayah Invites Readers to Discover the Transformative Truth of God's Word in Study to Show Yourself Approved

Study to Show Yourself Approved presents a Scripture-centered journey to deepen biblical understanding and encourage spiritual growth. NEW YORK CITY, NY, UNITED STATES, October 21, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- What happens when a calling of faith …

ABA Therapy Jobs for BCBAs and RBTs: Special Needs Care Network Launches Special Needs Jobs

The new job board lists pay, setting and schedule on every ABA posting as employer demand for behavior analysts reaches a record high. RESTON, VA, UNITED STATES, October 21, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Special Needs Care Network, an ABA therapy …

Keith & Lorfing Partner Brandi Young Discusses OceanGate Criminal Liability on Fox News

Former federal prosecutor examines murder, manslaughter and evidentiary challenges following new allegations about the Titan submersible disaster. MIDLAND, TX, UNITED STATES, October 21, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- **Keith & Lorfing Partner …

African American Memorial Conservancy Advances Environmental Sustainability in Historic Kendleton, TX

Employee volunteer initiative delivers measurable environmental improvements and creates opportunities for continued community engagement. HOUSTON, TX, UNITED STATES, October 21, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The African American Memorial Conservancy ( …

A Legacy in Humanitarianism: Journeys of Genuine Connections Through Creative Purpose Debuts as a #1 Int'l Bestseller

Second collection from Filipino humanitarians shows how everyday skills, spaces, and time become lasting service. GLENDALE, CA, UNITED STATES, October 21, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- A Legacy in Humanitarianism: Journeys of Genuine Connections …

VBO Tickets Introduces Mobile-First Ticket Shop

Modern storefront gives performing arts organizations, museums, colleges and universities more control over their brand and patron buying experience SAN JOSE, CA, UNITED STATES, October 21, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- VBO Tickets, an all-in-one …

NYC Leaders Join Harlem Entrepreneurs to Tackle Small-Business Challenges and Build Generational Wealth

Comptroller Mark Levine, Council Member Yusef Salaam, former NBA star Kevin Johnson & business leaders join Harlem Commonwealth Council to advance ownership. NEW YORK, NY, UNITED STATES, October 21, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- From City Hall to the …

South Coast Chorale Opens 'A Season of Firsts' with 'First Pride' on November 1 at the Long Beach Playhouse

Songs and stories from the birth of the Pride movement mark the debut of Interim Artistic Director Corinne Burch LONG BEACH, CA, UNITED STATES, October 21, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The South Coast Chorale (SCC), the LGBTQ+ chorus of Long Beach …

Prakashan Sansthan Announces Indian Print Edition of Satish Jha’s Janm Se Pehle

Following its global Amazon release and months of critical discussion, the Hindi long poem reaches Indian readers through an established literary publisher. NEW DELHI, DELHI, INDIA, October 21, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- NEW DELHI, 19 October …

Dr. Megan Rotondo Named Top Psychodynamic Psychotherapy Specialist of the Year by IAOTP

The International Association of Top Professionals (IAOTP) will honor Dr. Megan Rotondo at their Annual Awards Gala in Miami NEW YORK, NY, UNITED STATES, October 21, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The International Association of Top Professionals (IAOTP …

Día de Muertos movería 53 mil millones de pesos y plantea un reto para las marcas

ESDESIGN analiza cómo las marcas reinterpretan los símbolos del Día de Muertos sin perder de vista su significado cultural. MEXICO CITY, MEXICO, October 21, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Calaveras, cempasúchil, papel picado y ofrendas comienzan a aparecer …

CTO SCHOLARSHIP FOUNDATION LAUNCHES 30TH ANNIVERSARY PEARL CHALLENGE AT SOTIC 2026

CTOSF Chair Jacqueline Johnson Challenges Caribbean Governments to Award 30 Scholarships to Develop the Region’s Next Generation of Tourism Leaders NEW YORK CITY, NY, UNITED STATES, October 21, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- GEORGETOWN, GUYANA — …

At Philadelphia Union Kids Day, Language Access Takes Center Field

Pennsylvania School for the Deaf Students Join Language Services Associates and Philadelphia Union for a Special National Anthem Performance PA, UNITED STATES, October 21, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- For many fans, a day at a Philadelphia Union …

Summit School Services Introduces Catalyst: A Transformative Technology Stack Driving Safety and Operational Success

WARRENVILLE, IL, UNITED STATES, October 21, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Summit School Services has introduced Catalyst, its connected, flexible approach to safe, reliable student transportation that combines proven technology, real-time data, …

What If Trying Harder Isn't the Answer?

Michigan author Randy Malueg's novel, A Moss Covered Log, explores hidden struggles, pressure to measure up, and the freedom of discovering we are already loved NEW YORK CITY, NY, UNITED STATES, October 21, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- He was …

[God And The Prophets] Examines How Religion Evolved From Abraham To Mohammad, Elucidating Mankind's Search For God

Zuhair Kamal brings scriptural sources, historical scholarship, and cultural analysis to an inquiry into four foundational religious figures. NEW YORK CITY, NY, UNITED STATES, October 21, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Did God send messengers to …

School Bus Safety Program Uses Storytelling to Teach Children Life-Saving Safety Lessons

Respect the Bus Uses Children's Books, Activities and Storytelling to Teach Young Students How to Recognize the School Bus Danger Zone LOS ANGELES, CA, UNITED STATES, October 21, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- As National School Bus Safety Week …

Programa de desintoxicación Ayurveda: La Escuela de Ayurveda de California anuncia el programa de limpieza en casa

En el Ayurveda, Ama es un término utilizado para describir la acumulación de sustancias no completamente transformadas por el proceso digestivo y metabólico. LIMA, LIMA, PERU, October 21, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- La Escuela de Ayurveda de …