Wednesday, April 26, 2017

A Forum to Discuss the Condition of RI Public School Buildings

A Forum to Discuss the Condition of RI Public School Buildings
Public · Hosted by Fix Our Schools Now

Wednesday, May 3 at 7 PM - 8:30 PM

Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Elementary School
35 Camp St, Providence, Rhode Island 02906

Come hear about the work that the Fix Our Schools Now Coalition is doing to bring awareness to this urgent issue, and learn what you can do to help.

CHARTER SCHOOLS IN PROVIDENCE - a Providence Conversation

Providence League of Women Voters
 Invites you to a
 Providence Conversation


Charter schools in RI have lotteries full of parents hoping for a “spot” for their children. The federal government wants more charters. - Yet there is opposition. Are charter schools good for students? or are they a mirage taking resources from traditional public schools?

To consider the arguments pro and con,
come to a Conversation with:

 Nicholas Hemond, Chair, Providence School Committee
 Elizabeth Winangun, Parent-Liaison, Achievement First


 Date: Tuesday, May 9, 2017
 Time: 7 pm - 8:30 pm

 for more information, contact joan.retsinas@gmail.com

Monday, April 24, 2017

Beyond the 2016 Election: How can we make our voices heard?

Jim Vincent, President, NAACP - Providence Branch
Aaron Regunberg, RI State Representative, District 4
Josh Fenton, CEO & Co-Founder, GoLocalProvidence

Doors open at 6:30 p.m.
Wheelchair accessible

Lippitt House Museum, 199 Hope Street, Providence, RI 02906