Commissioner celebrates March as RI STEAM month
Governor Raimondo issued a proclaimation declaring March as "STEAM Month" and to celebrate, Commissioner Brenda Dann-Messier made a visit to the University of Rhode Island's engineering department in Kingston
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Borrower Protections Report
February 2019--Led by RIOPC, RI's Joint Working Group on Student Loan Borrower Protections released its final report and recommendations in response to Senate Resolution 2982 (2018).
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Governor Raimondo and Congressman Kennedy highlight mental health on college campuses
More than 150 leaders from state government, public and private institutions of higher education, and national and local organizations focused on mental health convened today at the inaugural Summit on Supporting the Mental Health Needs of Postsecondary Students in Rhode Island.
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RI Education Leaders Launch FAFSA Dash
State unveils a new data dashboard and competition for high schools to boost college financial aid applications
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PrepareRI Summit Unites Education and Industry to Focus on Work-Based Learning
PrepareRI is one of the most ambitious plans in the nation to improve youth career readiness. PrepareRI aims to close the gap between what students learn in school and what they need for in-demand jobs.
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