Education

Goho: Families will be incredibly proud of two new elementary schools

NORTH PROVIDENCE – The new Woodhaven Elementary School and Dr. Joseph A. Whelan Elementary School are on time and on budget to open this fall, says Supt. Joseph Goho, who is offering answers to key questions on the schools. What…

August 1, 2026

Lincoln Town Council appoints North Attleborough educator Magliocco to open seat on school board

LINCOLN – The Town Council on Tuesday appointed long-time North Attleborough educator and former Lincoln Principal Jeannine Magliocco to the School Committee seat previously held by Staci Rapko for 12 years. She will serve out the remainder of Rapko’s term until…

July 21, 2026

Cumberland School board rejects change to mandate reporting transgender students to parents

CUMBERLAND – In a move that drew praise from advocates calling for protecting transgender youth, the School Committee voted 5-2 against changing its policies to require parental notification. Many attendees at the July 20 meeting testified for maintaining the protections.…

July 19, 2026

UPDATE: Pawtucket council postpones action on hybrid school board

PAWTUCKET – The City Council voted 8-1 Monday to indefinitely postpone a resolution amending the Home Rule Charter to allow a hybrid school board made up of appointed and elected members. Council President Mercer described the proposal to put the measure…

July 8, 2026

Teacher of the Year Cook has URI, northern RI connections

Rhode Island’s new Teacher of the Year, Michael Cook, got his start teaching in Burrillville before moving to a district closer to home. “Those early morning University of Rhode Island rowing practices have stood Michael Cook ’02 in good stead,”…

July 6, 2026

Marissa Maroni in the Rick's Music space.

Maroni returns to roots, takes ownership of Rick’s Musical Instruments

CUMBERLAND – A woman who got her start teaching at Rick’s Musical Instruments 16 years ago is now fulfilling a dream and taking over the store. Marissa Maroni, a Woonsocket native who grew up near the high school and later…

June 24, 2026

RIHEBC awards $1 million in capital grants to 45 local organizations

PROVIDENCE – The Rhode Island Health and Educational Building Corporation (RIHEBC) has announced $1 million in Capital Grant Program awards to 45 local health, education, and community service organizations across the state to assist in the completion of capital projects…

June 23, 2026

Woonsocket Library adds Healthy Habits program for youth

WOONSOCKET – This summer, the Rhode Island Community Food Bank will facilitate programs across the state encouraging healthier nutritional habits. The Healthy Habits program has been running for years, but this will be the first summer the Woonsocket Harris Public…

June 18, 2026

Tolman graduates remember what they overcame

PAWTUCKET – Earning the top spot of class valedictorian was once just a dream, said Naima Gonzalez, but by sheer desire, determination, and hard work, she was able to make her goals come true and her parents proud. Those parents have…

June 16, 2026

Shea High School graduates encouraged to embrace their success

PAWTUCKET – Shea High School graduates’ success to this point has been “a three-legged stool” involving them, their families, and their schools, Principal Matt Bergeron told graduates during commencement ceremonies on June 12, but make no mistake, he said, this…

June 16, 2026

North Providence school administration offices.

North Providence will not change school start times this year

NORTH PROVIDENCE – School officials say they’ve decided against changing school start times to start the 2026-2027 school year. Supt. Joseph Goho reminded the School Committee at its June 15 meeting about recommendations they were contemplating for bus transportation efficiency,…

June 16, 2026

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