The Providence Teachers Union has issued a formal response to Mayor Smiley's proposed plan to return Providence Public School District to local control. The union addresses key concerns about the transition timeline and governance structure.
On Tuesday, April 8, 2025, the Coventry Teachers' Alliance (CTA) awarded $125,000 in scholarships to graduating seniors at Coventry High School. The annual event, held during the school’s awards night, highlighted the union’s ongoing commitment to supporting students as they pursue higher education.
The awards were made through the CTA Scholarship Fund to assist students enrolling in post-secondary schools. These financial awards are random drawings and will follow each student through his or her post-secondary education, providing lasting support beyond high school.
Mayor Smiley's plan for Providence schools faces opposition from Rhode Island Department of Education (RIDE), which considers the approach outdated. Source: rhodeislandcurrent.com
A coalition of high school students in Rhode Island is advocating for the implementation of an ethnic studies program in schools. Source: browndailyherald.com
RIFTHP Virtual Professional Learning Series on
Artificial Intelligence
Winter/Spring 2025
The Rhode Island Federation of Teachers and Health Professionals is actively working to support educators as they integrate AI tools into their instructional practices and, where appropriate, into our classrooms, with strategies that support both educators and students.
