https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/rhode-island Rhode Island en-US 2021 (c) Education Week Wed, 03 Jun 2026 20:03:58 GMT https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/teaching-learning/opinion-how-to-overhaul-high-school-math-pathways-and-why-you-should/2026/06 What should count for math credit? This state ed. commissioner explains why the answer matters. Wed, 03 Jun 2026 20:03:58 GMT https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/teaching-learning/opinion-how-to-overhaul-high-school-math-pathways-and-why-you-should/2026/06 https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/teaching-learning/how-one-mayor-is-working-to-expand-pre-k-access/2025/11 Mayor Brett Smiley discusses early education access and workforce development. Fri, 21 Nov 2025 22:34:34 GMT https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/teaching-learning/how-one-mayor-is-working-to-expand-pre-k-access/2025/11 https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/leadership/loan-forgiveness-for-teachers-of-color-is-discriminatory-trump-admin-says/2025/09 The U.S. Department of Justice says the program meant to boost the ranks of minority teachers discriminates against white educators. Tue, 16 Sep 2025 20:22:12 GMT https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/leadership/loan-forgiveness-for-teachers-of-color-is-discriminatory-trump-admin-says/2025/09 https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/teaching-learning/opinion-dont-blame-science-of-reading-for-low-scores/2025/02 We need better teacher training, the right materials, and engaging literacy-rich programs for schools, writes Angélica Infante-Green. Mon, 10 Feb 2025 21:46:05 GMT https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/teaching-learning/opinion-dont-blame-science-of-reading-for-low-scores/2025/02 https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/policy-politics/5-ways-you-didnt-know-the-election-will-affect-k-12-schools/2024/10 Voters will weigh ballot items that affect funding for electric school buses, tax revenue for state education budgets, and more. Thu, 31 Oct 2024 19:50:57 GMT https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/policy-politics/5-ways-you-didnt-know-the-election-will-affect-k-12-schools/2024/10 https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/technology/which-states-ban-or-restrict-cellphones-in-schools/2024/06 See which states are requiring cellphone restrictions or bans in schools. Fri, 28 Jun 2024 18:22:12 GMT https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/technology/which-states-ban-or-restrict-cellphones-in-schools/2024/06 https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/leadership/these-students-found-mental-health-support-in-after-school-programs-see-how/2024/05 3 students discuss how after-school programs benefit their well-being. Fri, 17 May 2024 17:45:12 GMT https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/leadership/these-students-found-mental-health-support-in-after-school-programs-see-how/2024/05 https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/leadership/schools-successfully-fighting-chronic-absenteeism-have-this-in-common/2024/05 A White House summit homed in on chronic absenteeism and strategies to reduce it. Wed, 15 May 2024 21:18:18 GMT https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/leadership/schools-successfully-fighting-chronic-absenteeism-have-this-in-common/2024/05 https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/teaching-learning/applying-the-science-of-reading-3-state-leaders-on-putting-policy-into-practice/2024/02 Officials discussed how their states have attempted a multifaceted approach to reading improvement. Thu, 22 Feb 2024 22:01:20 GMT https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/teaching-learning/applying-the-science-of-reading-3-state-leaders-on-putting-policy-into-practice/2024/02 https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/leadership/rural-districts-get-creative-amid-a-spike-in-students-mental-health-needs/2023/10 Rural districts don't have the same resources as more urban districts to scale up mental health services despite similar levels of need. Mon, 16 Oct 2023 04:01:00 GMT https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/leadership/rural-districts-get-creative-amid-a-spike-in-students-mental-health-needs/2023/10 https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/teaching-learning/how-career-prep-programs-went-from-dumping-ground-to-top-priority/2023/04 More Americans think kids should come out of school prepared for careers, and career prep has emerged as a rare area of bipartisan accord. Mon, 10 Apr 2023 21:07:25 GMT https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/teaching-learning/how-career-prep-programs-went-from-dumping-ground-to-top-priority/2023/04 https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/teaching-learning/students-deepen-access-to-civics-education-in-hard-fought-legal-battle/2022/06 The case didn't establish a federal right to education, but will spark changes in Rhode Island and could spur challenges in other states. Wed, 15 Jun 2022 20:49:52 GMT https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/teaching-learning/students-deepen-access-to-civics-education-in-hard-fought-legal-battle/2022/06 https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/policy-politics/beyond-dont-say-gay-other-states-seek-to-limit-lgbtq-youth-teaching/2022/04 Legislators want to ban lessons on LGBTQ communities and require teachers to tell parents when students want their pronouns changed. Wed, 06 Apr 2022 20:21:08 GMT https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/policy-politics/beyond-dont-say-gay-other-states-seek-to-limit-lgbtq-youth-teaching/2022/04 https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/policy-politics/states-are-dropping-school-mask-requirements-heres-the-latest-and-whats-ahead/2022/02 By the end of this week, only five states and the District of Columbia will still mandate universal masking in schools. Mon, 28 Feb 2022 21:07:04 GMT https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/policy-politics/states-are-dropping-school-mask-requirements-heres-the-latest-and-whats-ahead/2022/02 https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/policy-politics/whats-up-with-mask-requirements-in-schools-6-things-to-know/2022/02 There's been a flurry of recent activity around masks in schools. Here's what you need to know. Mon, 14 Feb 2022 22:57:40 GMT https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/policy-politics/whats-up-with-mask-requirements-in-schools-6-things-to-know/2022/02 https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/policy-politics/students-lose-appeal-on-right-to-civics-education-but-win-praise-from-judges-anyway/2022/01 A federal appellate court panel commended Rhode Island students for the novel effort, but said Supreme Court precedent stood in the way. Wed, 12 Jan 2022 22:33:39 GMT https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/policy-politics/students-lose-appeal-on-right-to-civics-education-but-win-praise-from-judges-anyway/2022/01 https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/policy-politics/state-k-12-spending-is-inequitable-and-inadequate-see-where-yours-ranks/2021/10 There's a $17,000 per student difference between the highest- and lowest-spending states. High-poverty schools suffer especially. Thu, 28 Oct 2021 19:54:35 GMT https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/policy-politics/state-k-12-spending-is-inequitable-and-inadequate-see-where-yours-ranks/2021/10 https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/policy-politics/families-sue-rhode-islands-governor-to-overturn-his-school-mask-mandate/2021/09 The families say mask-wearing threatens to cause serious and long-lasting damage on their children's physical and emotional well-being. Fri, 17 Sep 2021 19:48:51 GMT https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/policy-politics/families-sue-rhode-islands-governor-to-overturn-his-school-mask-mandate/2021/09 https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/leadership/this-district-built-a-better-more-reliable-supply-of-substitute-teachers-heres-how/2021/09 A Rhode Island school district tackles one of the biggest staffing challenges for school administrators. So far, it's working. Thu, 02 Sep 2021 17:24:52 GMT https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/leadership/this-district-built-a-better-more-reliable-supply-of-substitute-teachers-heres-how/2021/09 https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/policy-politics/map-a-f-grades-rankings-for-states-on-school-quality/2021/09 Here’s a map showing grades for all the states on this year’s Quality Counts summative report card, on which the nation gets a C overall. Wed, 01 Sep 2021 04:01:53 GMT https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/policy-politics/map-a-f-grades-rankings-for-states-on-school-quality/2021/09 https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/policy-politics/nation-gets-a-c-on-latest-school-quality-report-card-while-n-j-again-boasts-top-grade/2021/09 A slight increase in this year's Quality Counts score isn't enough to boost the nation's school system above last year's middling grade. Wed, 01 Sep 2021 04:01:35 GMT https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/policy-politics/nation-gets-a-c-on-latest-school-quality-report-card-while-n-j-again-boasts-top-grade/2021/09 https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/policy-politics/state-grades-on-k-12-achievement-2021-map-and-rankings/2021/09 Examine the grades and scores that states and the nation earned on K-12 achievement, along with how they scored on a host of indicators. Wed, 01 Sep 2021 04:01:31 GMT https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/policy-politics/state-grades-on-k-12-achievement-2021-map-and-rankings/2021/09 https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/policy-politics/which-states-ban-mask-mandates-in-schools-and-which-require-masks/2021/08 Education Week tracked state-level school mask policies during the 2021-22 school year. Fri, 20 Aug 2021 18:25:50 GMT https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/policy-politics/which-states-ban-mask-mandates-in-schools-and-which-require-masks/2021/08 https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/policy-politics/feds-ok-first-state-plans-for-remaining-share-of-122-billion-in-k-12-virus-aid/2021/07 As it approved states' relief plans, the Education Department separately opened applications for $600 million in homeless-student aid. Wed, 07 Jul 2021 10:00:32 GMT https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/policy-politics/feds-ok-first-state-plans-for-remaining-share-of-122-billion-in-k-12-virus-aid/2021/07 https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/leadership/enrollment-data-how-many-students-went-missing-in-your-state/2021/07 America's public school system lost more than 1.3 million students during the coronavirus pandemic, according to an Education Week analysis. Fri, 02 Jul 2021 19:32:24 GMT https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/leadership/enrollment-data-how-many-students-went-missing-in-your-state/2021/07 https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/leadership/more-than-1-million-students-didnt-enroll-during-the-pandemic-will-they-come-back/2021/06 Education Week analyzed state data to gather a more comprehensive understanding of the 2020-21 school year's enrollment loss. Thu, 17 Jun 2021 18:33:15 GMT https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/leadership/more-than-1-million-students-didnt-enroll-during-the-pandemic-will-they-come-back/2021/06 https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/policy-politics/map-where-critical-race-theory-is-under-attack/2021/06 Education Week summarized where state policymakers were attempting to censor the way teachers talk about racism and gender. Fri, 11 Jun 2021 14:57:01 GMT https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/policy-politics/map-where-critical-race-theory-is-under-attack/2021/06 https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/policy-politics/state-grades-on-school-finance-2021-map-and-rankings/2021/06 Examine the grades and scores that states and the nation earned on school finance, along with how they scored on a host of indicators. Tue, 01 Jun 2021 19:22:32 GMT https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/policy-politics/state-grades-on-school-finance-2021-map-and-rankings/2021/06 https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/policy-politics/nation-earns-a-c-on-school-finance-reflecting-inconsistency-in-k-12-funding-and-equity/2021/06 The Edweek Research Center's latest analysis finds a gulf in many states between per-pupil spending and how that K-12 money goes out. Tue, 01 Jun 2021 19:13:59 GMT https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/policy-politics/nation-earns-a-c-on-school-finance-reflecting-inconsistency-in-k-12-funding-and-equity/2021/06 https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/leadership/principals-and-teachers-dont-always-see-eye-to-eye-can-getting-in-sync-reduce-turnover/2021/05 Teachers and principals are not on the same page about why teachers teach, why they quit, and how to get them to stay. Tue, 04 May 2021 21:51:50 GMT https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/leadership/principals-and-teachers-dont-always-see-eye-to-eye-can-getting-in-sync-reduce-turnover/2021/05