Person struck on University of Rhode Island campus
by NBC 10 NEWS KINGSTON, R.I. (WJAR) — A person was injured after being hit by a car at the University of Rhode Island campus Wednesday night. ORIGINAL NOTE:...
North Kingstown will get a new public safety complex and school upgrades
by KATIE BENOIT, NBC 10 NEWS North Kingstown is getting a new public safety complex. ORIGINAL NOTE:...
Los beneficiarios de DACA pueden inscribirse al Obamacare por primera vez
La apertura de inscripciones permitirá a más de medio millón de beneficiarios de DACA acceder a subsidios en los mercados de seguros estatales, a pesar de la oposición legal en varios estados Por...
UNESCO reveló que más de 251 millones de niños no van al colegio
La UNESCO reveló la crisis mundial por la que pasa actualmente la educación, confirmando la cantidad de niños y niñas que no pueden asistir a los colegios en el mundo. UNESCO reveló que más de...
2 Providence teachers ready to run the NYC Marathon
by: Melanie DaSilva, Joe Cortese PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WPRI) — Casey Martel and Clare Luttrell are gearing up to run in the New York City Marathon this weekend. ORIGINAL NOTE:...
Contaminated Materials Found at Barrington Elementary School Playground
Contaminated Materials Found at Barrington Elementary School Playground Barrington Schools Superintendent Robert Wargo first disclosed in a letter to parents last week that elevated levels of Read...
Former student testifies at bail hearing for Providence teacher accused of rape
by GABRIELLE CARACCIOLO, NBC 10 NEWS PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WJAR) — A now-suspended Providence public school teacher accused of raping a former student won’t have a decision on bail Tuesday. ORIGINAL...
Providence City Council leaders propose $2.5M offer to public schools
by: Alexandra Leslie PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WPRI) — City Council leaders are offering the Providence Public School District $2.5 million in an attempt to prevent cuts to student athletics and some bus...
Meet candidates running for Providence school board in Region 1
by ABBEY BUTTACAVOLI, NBC 10 NEWS PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WJAR) — For the first time in 60 years, the Providence Public School District will have a partially elected school board. ORIGINAL NOTE:...
Brown University suspends Students for Justice in Palestine organization
by: Raymond Baccari PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WPRI) — Brown University has temporarily suspended its chapter of Students for Justice in Palestine (SJP) following a student protest that was held earlier this...
RI Bilingual Public Charter School Improved 100% on RICAS
RI Bilingual Public Charter School Improved 100% on RICAS, It Knows It Needs to Do More Nuestro Mundo, a bilingual public charter school located in South Providence, nearly doubled its English...
Former Woonsocket gym teacher found guilty of child molestation
by: Jusolyn Flower WOONSOCKET, R.I. (WPRI) — A Warwick man was convicted Wednesday of sexually assaulting a minor last year, according to R.I. Attorney General Peter Neronha. ORIGINAL NOTE:...
Cranston teacher surprised with $25,000 educator award
by: Leah Crowley CRANSTON, R.I. (WPRI) — A Cranston kindergarten teacher was surprised during a school assembly on Tuesday when she was awarded the $25,000 Milken Elementary Educator Award. ORIGINAL...
Juez Aponte Cardona aborda la regularización de jóvenes inmigrantes
by: Delia Rodriguez-Masjoan PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WPRI) — En una entrevista en 12 Informa, conversamos con el Juez Alberto Aponte Cardona del Tribunal Familiar sobre su trabajo con jóvenes inmigrantes...
Johnson & Wales University launches 3-year bachelor’s degree
by: Leah Crowley, Vallery Maravi PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WPRI) — Johnson & Wales University (JWU) in Providence is now offering three-year bachelor’s degree programs in graphic design, computer...
Brown University administration addresses ‘concerning behavior’ at campus protest
by ERIN COOGAN, NBC 10 NEWS On Sunday, a letter from Brown University administration was sent to address “concerning behavior” at a recent campus protest. ORIGINAL NOTE:...
RICAS English Scores Down 20% in 5 Years, 2 out of 3 RI Students Aren’t Proficient in Math & Reading
RICAS English Scores Down 20% in 5 Years, 2 out of 3 RI Students Aren’t Proficient in Math & Reading The numbers are in, and they clearly show that Rhode Island students are performing worse on...
Parent Academy teaches parents how to advocate for students’ education
by ABBEY BUTTACAVOLI, NBC 10 NEWS PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WJAR) — The organization Stop the Wait Rhode Island is offering a course called the Parent Academy. ORIGINAL NOTE:...
RI officials frustrated over tardy pension payments for Providence teachers
by: Eli Sherman PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WPRI) — The Providence Public School District has repeatedly been late in making its contributions to the state pension plan for teachers over the past year,...
Cell phone ban begins at Fall River schools
by KATIE BENOIT, NBC 10 NEWS (WJAR) — Wednesday is the first day phones at Fall River schools will be locked up and put away for middle and high school students. ORIGINAL NOTE:...