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.

An in-depth examination of Rhode Island's charter school system, exploring how these publicly funded but independently operated schools function and the ongoing debates surrounding their role in the state's education landscape. The article delves into the benefits and criticisms from various stakeholders.

North Providence school district will join a comprehensive transportation study aimed at improving student transportation services and efficiency. The study will examine current routes, timing, and logistics to better serve students and families in the district.

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%.

Hundreds of Providence Public School students began their semester in temporary "swing spaces" as multiple schools undergo major construction projects. These efforts are part of a larger collaboration between PPSD, the Rhode Island Department of Education, and the city as part of an ambitious $1 billion school facilities improvement plan.