Mariam Kaba's community-focused plan wins $1 million Transform Rhode Island scholarship, leading to transformative improvements in local schools and public spaces throughout Woonsocket. Source: the74million.org

Community opposition intensifies regarding Excel Academy's proposed lease of an elementary school building, with local residents and education advocates raising concerns about the charter school expansion. Source: steveahlquist.substack.com

Education expert McQuillan discusses strategies for improving literacy outcomes through evidence-based reading instruction methods and the transition from balanced literacy approaches to science-backed techniques. Source: the74million.org

States face difficult decisions on whether to participate in the new federal school voucher program, weighing political pressures and educational priorities as the policy creates nationwide implementation challenges. Source: rhodeislandcurrent.com

Rhode Island education officials have received word that roughly $23 million in federal education funds will be unfrozen following a temporary freeze that sparked multistate lawsuits. The state would have lost nearly $30 million if the funds were not restored, with the majority tied to grant programs that support afterschool programs, multilingual learning, and adult education.