By Dan McGowan, WPRI.com Reporter
Published: March 15, 2015, 11:53 pm Updated: March 16, 2015, 10:00 am
PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WPRI) – From increased state aid to changes to the car tax, Providence Mayor Jorge Elorza has asked state lawmakers to approve a slew of bills he believes will help Rhode Island’s capital city during his first year in office.
Elorza submitted the city’s annual legislative agenda to the 21 state representatives and senators who make up the General Assembly’s all-Democratic Providence delegation Friday, a day after Gov. Gina Raimondo released her first budget proposal.
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Monday, March 16, 2015
Saturday, March 14, 2015
Education: Strategic Plan Process Update - March 13, 2015
Last month, the 26 members of the Ambassador Design Team released their first prototype for the plan, which consisted of a set of values statements. Through surveys and through community meetings, the team members sought and received feedback on this prototype. Based on this feedback, the team has now released its second prototype, which includes revised value statements and a set of priorities that will serve as the organizing principles for the strategic plan.
The second prototype is now available for your feedback through March 22, 10 pm.
To provide feedback:
Step 1: Open the “Values and Priority Statements” PDF found here: www.ride.ri.gov/Plan-Feedback.
Step 2: Watch the short video linked on that web page, which provides an introduction to the process.
Step 3: Review the prototype and fill out the survey to respond to the work of the ADT.
The second prototype is now available for your feedback through March 22, 10 pm.
To provide feedback:
Step 1: Open the “Values and Priority Statements” PDF found here: www.ride.ri.gov/Plan-Feedback.
Step 2: Watch the short video linked on that web page, which provides an introduction to the process.
Step 3: Review the prototype and fill out the survey to respond to the work of the ADT.
Friday, March 13, 2015
Superintendents: Refusal of PARCC exam could impact schools’ federal funding
WPRI
By Susan Hogan
Published: March 12, 2015, 9:56 pm | Updated: March 13, 2015, 12:21 pm
WARWICK, R.I. (WPRI) — In just four days, thousands of Rhode Island students will be taking a new standardized test, known as the Partnership for Assessment of Readiness for College and Careers (PARCC) exam.
Many students won’t be taking the test though, because their parents are refusing to let them participate. Rhode Island doesn’t have a formal policy that allows students to opt out of taking the exam, and with so many refusing to take it – school superintendents around the state were forced to respond...
Several school superintendents made it very clear that decision could result in a loss of federal funding for certain schools, which are required to have at least a 95% participation rate.
By Susan Hogan
Published: March 12, 2015, 9:56 pm | Updated: March 13, 2015, 12:21 pm
WARWICK, R.I. (WPRI) — In just four days, thousands of Rhode Island students will be taking a new standardized test, known as the Partnership for Assessment of Readiness for College and Careers (PARCC) exam.
Many students won’t be taking the test though, because their parents are refusing to let them participate. Rhode Island doesn’t have a formal policy that allows students to opt out of taking the exam, and with so many refusing to take it – school superintendents around the state were forced to respond...
Several school superintendents made it very clear that decision could result in a loss of federal funding for certain schools, which are required to have at least a 95% participation rate.
R.I. shields emails from public scrutiny
Providence Journal
Posted Mar. 13, 2015 at 2:01 AM
By Kenneth Kramer
It is the annual Sunshine Week, when U.S. newspapers publish stories about public records and the difficulty in obtaining some of them. Public records are generally defined as records, regardless of their physical form (so email would be included), made or received in connection with the transaction of official business by any government agency...
The federal law governing public records is called the The Freedom of Information Act (FOIA), but each state has its own laws, and there are quirks.
-In Rhode Island, email correspondence of elected officials is not public (See http://webserver.rilin.state.ri.us/Statutes/title38/38-2/38-2-2.HTM).
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Posted Mar. 13, 2015 at 2:01 AM
By Kenneth Kramer
It is the annual Sunshine Week, when U.S. newspapers publish stories about public records and the difficulty in obtaining some of them. Public records are generally defined as records, regardless of their physical form (so email would be included), made or received in connection with the transaction of official business by any government agency...
The federal law governing public records is called the The Freedom of Information Act (FOIA), but each state has its own laws, and there are quirks.
-In Rhode Island, email correspondence of elected officials is not public (See http://webserver.rilin.state.ri.us/Statutes/title38/38-2/38-2-2.HTM).
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TEDxProvidence 2015
Tickets on sale Now for TEDxProvidence 2015
PROVIDENCE, RI - The Providence Speaking Society is proud to announce the 4th Annual TEDxProvidence. This event will take place on Saturday, May 2 at the Columbus Theater from 9 a.m. - 4 p.m. Tickets are available at the Columbus Theatre and online at Eventbrite. [read more]
PROVIDENCE, RI - The Providence Speaking Society is proud to announce the 4th Annual TEDxProvidence. This event will take place on Saturday, May 2 at the Columbus Theater from 9 a.m. - 4 p.m. Tickets are available at the Columbus Theatre and online at Eventbrite. [read more]
Governor Gina M. Raimondo's Fiscal Year 2016 budget
Yesterday Governor Raimondo presented her proposed budget and has posted it, an interactive version, and fact sheets online.
Thursday, March 12, 2015
Charter school funding
Charter school funding takes center stage at RI State House
Posted: Mar 11, 2015 4:28 PM EDT
Updated: Mar 11, 2015 4:28 PM EDT
By NBC 10 News
PROVIDENCE -
State lawmakers are taking a closer look at funding charter schools.
The special legislative commission studying the education funding formula's methods for financing charter schools will meet from 3:00 - 5:00 pm Friday, March 13, in Room 101 of the State House.
In November a report was published calling for greater transparency and public control over charters and their management associations.
The commission meeting is open to the public and also available on Capitol TV (Channel 1013 for Cox HD; Channel 15 for Cox and Full Channel; Channel 34 for Verizon).
Posted: Mar 11, 2015 4:28 PM EDT
Updated: Mar 11, 2015 4:28 PM EDT
By NBC 10 News
PROVIDENCE -
State lawmakers are taking a closer look at funding charter schools.
The special legislative commission studying the education funding formula's methods for financing charter schools will meet from 3:00 - 5:00 pm Friday, March 13, in Room 101 of the State House.
In November a report was published calling for greater transparency and public control over charters and their management associations.
The commission meeting is open to the public and also available on Capitol TV (Channel 1013 for Cox HD; Channel 15 for Cox and Full Channel; Channel 34 for Verizon).
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