A voters’ guide to the special election in Providence’s Ward 3

By Dan McGowan, WPRI.com Reporter
Published: June 20, 2017, 12:01 am  Updated: June 20, 2017, 8:14 am

Democrats Mark Santow, Nirva Rebecca LaFortune and Daniel Chaika will compete in the Democratic primary on July 12, with the winner taking on Republican David Lallier Jr. and independent Chris Reynolds in the general election on Aug. 16.

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City of Providence launches new website

by LINDSAY IADELUCA, NBC 10 NEWS

PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WJAR) —
The city of Providence is getting up to date with the times, launching a new user-friendly website at noon Thursday.

Based on data pulled of what topics are searched for the most, new features were added to make it much simpler for residents, business owners and visitors.

One of the site's biggest new functions is the "I Want To" button on the homepage to easily guide anyone to their area of search.

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The site's URL is providenceri.gov

State of Our Schools

State of Our Schools: America's K–12 Facilities is a joint publication of the 21st Century School Fund, the National Council on School Facilities and the U.S. Green Building Council.

Rhode Island Profile

12 things to know about Rhode Island’s new plan for improving schools

By Dan McGowan, WPRI.com Reporter
Published: June 8, 2017, 1:28 am  Updated: June 8, 2017, 8:45 am

PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WPRI) – Rhode Island education officials are getting closer to submitting a plan to the U.S. Department of Education outlining how the state will transition to the Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA), the federal education law that Congress passed to replace No Child Left Behind in 2015.

If all goes well, the R.I. Department of Education (RIDE) could learn if its proposal for implementing ESSA is approved before the end of the year...

Rhode Island has no choice but to submit a plan.

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Draft of State Plan - Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA)

As of June 1, 2017, the Rhode Island Department of Education (RIDE) has posted a draft of its State Plan under the Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA), the federal education law that replaced No Child Left Behind. Educators, families, and all Rhode Islanders are invited to review the draft plan and provide feedback through June 30.  The draft plan, a comprehensive companion guide, and links for submitting public comment can be found here: www.ride.ri.gov/ESSA. Questions can be directed to ESSA@ride.ri.gov.

The ESSA State Plan draft can be viewed on the RIDE website: www.ride.ri.gov/ESSA

Ward 3 Council candidates’ forums

¶ Thursday 15 June
+ 6:30 p.m. - Ward 3 Council candidates’ first forum, sponsored by Summit, Mt Hope & Observatory Neighborhood Associations (Mike Ritz and Angi Ankoma moderating) -- Martin Luther King School, 35 Camp Street between Olney and Doyle (1 block north of Hope High)

¶ Tuesday 27 June
+ 6:30 p.m. - Ward 3 Council candidates’ second forum, sponsored by Summit, Mt Hope & Observatory Neighborhood Associations (Ted Nesi of WPRI moderating) -- Martin Luther King School, 35 Camp St. (see June 15 listing)

Here are the 6 candidates seeking to replace Councilman Jackson in Ward 3

By Dan McGowan, WPRI.com Reporter
Published: June 5, 2017, 6:47 pm

PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WPRI) – Four Democrats, a Republican and an independent candidate have filed to run for the Providence City Council seat that has been vacant since longtime Councilman Kevin Jackson was recalled last month.

Candidates had until Monday at 4 p.m. to declare their intent to run for the Ward 3 seat. They have until June 14 to submit their nomination papers – including 50 signatures from Ward 3 voters – to qualify for the ballot.

The Democratic primary is scheduled for July 12. The general election is Aug. 16.

The deadline for registering to vote in the Primary is June 12. Online Registration