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Rhode Island Schools: Success or Missed Mark | Providence News
Rhode Island’s education officials declare the Providence Public School District takeover a success, citing record graduation rates, improved test scores, and new school construction — but the reality is more complicated. Out of 43 original goals, only 10 were met, with just two of 22 student learning targets achieved. Critics, including the former mayor, argue the intervention missed its core promise to reform the teachers’ union contract. While academic performance has rebounded — even surpassing pre-pandemic levels in some areas — key metrics like student belonging and specific grade-level…
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