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.

A commentary in The 74 argues that precision learning, driven by granular data and targeted intervention, offers a more viable path to improving student outcomes than earlier personalized learning initiatives.