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Study: Students' Math Decline Dovetails With Math Wars, Teacher Pipeline Issues

New research examines the correlation between declining student math performance and ongoing pedagogical debates over math instruction methods, alongside challenges in recruiting and retaining qualified math teachers. The study highlights how contentious curriculum disputes and teacher preparation issues may be contributing to nationwide decreases in mathematical proficiency, with implications for educational policy and teacher training programs across states including Rhode Island. Source: the74million.org

https://www.the74million.org/article/study-students-math-decline-dovetails-with-…

K-12 Chronic Absenteeism Rates Decline for Third Consecutive Year in Rhode Island

Rhode Island's chronic absenteeism rate for public school students fell to 22.1% in 2024-25, marking the third straight year of decline. Providence Public Schools saw particularly significant improvement, with their chronic absenteeism rate dropping nearly 7 percentage points from 36.2% to 29.3%, though rates remain above pre-COVID benchmarks of under 20%.

https://www.ripbs.org/education/k-12-chronic-absenteeism-rates-decline-for-third…

RI Schools Roll out New Policies for Teacher Shortages, Student Mental Health

Rhode Island schools are implementing new policies passed by the General Assembly to address critical issues including teacher shortages and student mental health support. The new measures also include cell phone restrictions and freedom to read provisions, reflecting the state's comprehensive approach to current educational challenges.

https://turnto10.com/news/local/rhode-island-schools-roll-out-new-policies-for-t…

Administration Agrees to Release Remainder of Frozen Education Funds by October

The Trump administration has agreed to release $29 million in frozen federal education funds to Rhode Island by October as part of a settlement with 24 states. The funds were originally intended to support after-school programs, summer offerings, teachers' professional development, and English language acquisition programs before being frozen earlier this summer. Source: rhodeislandcurrent.com

https://rhodeislandcurrent.com/briefs/trump-administration-agrees-to-release-rem…

DEI Ban in K-12 Schools, Higher Ed Ruled Unlawful by Federal Judge

A federal judge has ruled that the Trump administration's ban on diversity, equity, and inclusion programs in K-12 schools and higher education institutions is unlawful. The ruling affects educational institutions across the country, including Rhode Island schools and universities that had been impacted by the federal policy changes. Source: rhodeislandcurrent.com

https://rhodeislandcurrent.com/2025/08/15/repub/trumps-dei-ban-in-k-12-schools-h…

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