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Rogers Students Study Geology at Ballard Park
As the school year rolls into spring time and sunshine, Rogers High School students are being given the opportunity to explore the natural beauty of Ballard Park. more »
May 21, 2013 in Education Beat
Schools Face Budget Cuts
The Newport School Committee met on Thursday, May 9 to discuss cuts relating to the Fiscal Year 2014 school budget. more »
May 17, 2013 in Education Beat
Pell Construction, Budget Cuts Discussed
The Newport School Committee breezed through a light agenda during its regular meeting on Tuesday, May 14. During the public comment section, two science teachers from Rogers spoke to the committee about the elimination of a part-time science teacher more »
May 17, 2013 in Education Beat
Proposed STEAM Charter School “Aces” Completeness Review
An application for the Newport County STEAM Academy (NCSA) has successfully passed a “completeness review” by the Rhode Island Department of Education. The charter school could open by Aug. 2014. more »
May 2, 2013 in Education Beat (25 Comments)
City Calls for Cooperation, Consolidation With Schools
Earlier this week, City Manager Jane Howington sent a letter to Superintendent John H. Ambrogi calling for a "cooperative dialogue" to try to consolidate services between the schools and the city. more »
May 2, 2013 in Education Beat (2 Comments)
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