The Newport School Committee is grappling with a shocking $2.6 million budget shortfall, raising concerns over hidden accounting tactics and the impact on special education funding.

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Parents, educators, and students are demanding the Providence School Board prioritize student needs over public disputes, calling for a shift to restorative approaches instead of power struggles.

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Pawtucket School Committee just approved a $372,000 contract to supercharge local schools with expert guidance and hands-on support—will this transform education in the district?

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Rhode Island schools could earn money by reducing electricity usage during peak times, all while keeping control over their power and ensuring minimal disruption to activities.

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Despite a reported $300,000 surplus on paper, the district grapples with a staggering $1.8 million deficit looming beneath the surface.

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Tensions flared at the Chariho meeting as speakers clashed over the future of Title IX and its impact on school sports, with one urging strict policies and the other calling for equitable funding.

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The Chariho School Committee faced a heated debate over whether to ban biological males from female sports, but ultimately decided against seeking legal advice on the matter—what's next for this contentious issue?

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