“Ants are the most ecologically dominant animal on Earth. They outweigh humans on the planet.”
For these kids, many of whom come from minority communities in tough parts of Providence, Pawtucket and Central Falls, the program is the beginning of a successful athletic and academic future. “
“You might think of it as Vets 101, a class for military veterans, designed to help them navigate the tricky waters of college life.”
East Greenwich’s Archie Cole Middle School had the state’s heftiest price tag at $1,400 per student.
Education reform fever is again sweeping the political class.
The program, introduced by board chairman Joseph W. Walsh, will give every Rhode Island tenth grader the opportunity to see a Broadway show at the theater.
“Having a new building changed the mindset of the adults. It set a value, and that’s huge.”
“This is how we do college in America, at least the part of America that can only afford higher ed on credit.”
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“This policy did exactly what you hope it’d do: simplify the messaging and bring more students into the system.”
