Teachers at Paul Cuffee School, Rhode Island's first fully unionized charter school, continue to face challenges in contract negotiations despite both upper and lower schools unionizing in 2024. Educators express frustration over the lengthy process while emphasizing their commitment to the school and students.

Providence Public School District and the Providence Teachers Union have reached a tentative three-year contract agreement featuring phased wage increases for educators. The new deal comes after lengthy negotiations where teachers worked without a contract for the entire academic year, with the previous one-year agreement expiring in August 2024.

East Greenwich teachers present their case to town officials requesting increased funding allocation for school programs and staff support. Source: youtube.com

Former state representative Dennis Algiere receives confirmation for his appointment to the Rhode Island Board of Education. Source: thewesterlysun.com

Rhode Island implements stricter attendance requirements that could result in grade-level retention for students with excessive absences beginning next academic year. Source: turnto10.com