Senate Democrats and education advocates marked one year since the U.S. Department of Education initiated sweeping mass layoffs, with Sen. Mazie Hirono leading a Capitol press conference to highlight the impact of staffing cuts on students and families as the Trump administration continues efforts to wind down the 46-year-old agency.

The Providence City Council passed a resolution calling for the Providence Public Schools to be returned to local elected control, ending the state oversight that has governed the district since 2019.

A Rhode Island lawmaker has launched a survey to gather information about students experiencing extended absences from school, as part of efforts to better understand and address chronic absenteeism in the state.

A Rhode Island House panel heard no opposition to legislation that would establish a statewide zero tolerance hazing policy for school sports, including penalties such as team suspensions and mandatory anti hazing pledges from coaches and athletes.

Rhode Island Senate Bill S2212 addresses the certification requirements for teachers in the state, outlining updated standards and processes for educator licensure.