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Rhode Island ranks 35th among 38 U.S. states for teacher shortages

As of 2025, Rhode Island reported 93 teacher vacancies, equating to 7 vacancies per 10,000 students, positioning it 35th among 38 U.S. states facing teacher shortages, according to the World Population Review.

By Ocean State Today | Apr 10, 2025

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Rhode Island ranks 18 among U.S. states for teacher starting salary

Rhode Island ranks 18 among U.S. states for teacher starting salaries, with an average starting salary of $46,066 in 2024, according to the National Education Association (NEA).

By Ocean State Today | Apr 2, 2025

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Average cost of college went up for students in Rhode Island in 2022-23 school year

By Ocean State Today | Oct 15, 2024

College tuition fees rose 3.6% in Rhode Island in the 2022-23 school year, according to the latest disclosure from the National Center for Education Statistics.

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Rhode Island ranks no. 42 in 2024 Parent Power index, empowering families in education choices

By Ocean State Today | Jun 3, 2024

In the Center for Education Reform's 2024 Parent Power Index, Rhode Island secured the forty-second position, with an Overall Parent Power Index Score of 60%.

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Analysis: Rhode Island not among the 11 states with education savings accounts

By Ocean State Today Report | Apr 28, 2023

As Florida becomes the latest state to create an education savings account (ESA) program, an analysis by the Ocean State Today shows that Rhode Island is not one of 11 states that has such a program.

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University of Rhode Island Athletic Department: Murray and McElroy Help Baseball Sweep Southern Maine

By Ocean State Today Report | Apr 2, 2023

Providence, R.I.—Freshman second baseman Lucas McElroy (Westport, Mass.) launched a homer as the Rhode Island College baseball team defeated Southern Maine, 10-1, in the second game of a Little East doubleheader played at Pontarelli Field on Sunday afternoon.

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Little East Conference: Women’s Lacrosse Athletes of the Week: March 27, 2023

By Ocean State Today Report | Apr 2, 2023

Little East Conference: Women’s Lacrosse Athletes of the Week: March 27, 2023

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Child Dev Center at University of Rhode Island Hosts Flowers and Good Bugs on April 5

By Ocean State Today Report | Apr 2, 2023

Child Dev Center at University of Rhode Island Hosts Flowers and Good Bugs on April 5

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University of Rhode Island Athletic Department: Gamelin Strikes Out 16 in, 10-1, Win over Southern Maine

By Ocean State Today Report | Apr 2, 2023

Providence, R.I.—Senior pitcher Shaun Gamelin (West Kingston, R.I.) struck out 16 and allowed just one hit in seven innings of work to lead Rhode Island College past Southern Maine, 10-1, in the Little East opener for both clubs at Pontarelli Field on Sunday afternoon.

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Child Dev Center at University of Rhode Island Hosts Composting on April 6

By Ocean State Today Report | Apr 2, 2023

Child Dev Center at University of Rhode Island Hosts Composting on April 6

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University of Rhode Island Athletic Department: Kelsey Gates Wins NCGA National Championship on Floor

By Ocean State Today Report | Apr 2, 2023

Winona, Minn.—Rhode Island College senior Kelsey Gates (Orangeville, Pa.) was the Co-National Champion on floor, while junior Olivia Keyes (Bridgewater, Mass.) also earned All-American honors in the all-around, at the 2023 National Collegiate Gymnastics Association (NCGA) National Championship, hosted by Winona State on Saturday afternoon.

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University of Rhode Island Athletic Department: Jack Cadden Leads Anchormen Past Southern Maine, 8-1

By Ocean State Today Report | Apr 2, 2023

Providence, R.I.--Junior Jack Cadden (Mattapoisett, Mass.) notched wins at both No. 1 doubles and No. 3 singles as the Rhode Island College men's tennis team took down Little East foe Southern Maine, 8-1, at the RIC Tennis Center on Friday afternoon.

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Child Dev Center at University of Rhode Island Hosts Jumping Worm Impacts and Management on April 6

By Ocean State Today Report | Apr 2, 2023

Child Dev Center at University of Rhode Island Hosts Jumping Worm Impacts and Management on April 6

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Little East Conference: Stacy Cheney Named Head Women's Volleyball Coach at UMass Boston

By Ocean State Today Report | Apr 2, 2023

BOSTON, Mass. – Vice Chancellor for Athletics and Recreation Dr. Jacqueline Schuman has announced the appointment of Stacy Cheney as the new head women's volleyball coach at the University of Massachusetts Boston.

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University of Rhode Island Athletic Department: Lucas McElroy Named Little East Baseball Rookie of the Week

By Ocean State Today Report | Apr 2, 2023

Providence, R.I.—Rhode Island College freshman second baseman Lucas McElroy (Westport, Mass.) was named the Little East Baseball Rookie of the Week for his performance in a 4-1 week for the Anchormen.

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Little East Conference: Inaugural Student Athletes of Color Summit Leads to Creation of “LEC Undivided”

By Ocean State Today Report | Apr 2, 2023

PROVIDENCE, R.I. - The AC Hotel in Worcester, Massachusetts was the site of the inaugural Little East Conference (LEC) Students Athletes of Color Summit Sunday, March 26.

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Little East Conference: Women’s Track & Field Athletes of the Week: March 27, 2023

By Ocean State Today Report | Apr 2, 2023

Little East Conference: Women’s Track & Field Athletes of the Week: March 27, 2023

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Eastern Connecticut Rises to No. 2 in D3baseball.com / NCBWA Poll

By Ocean State Today reports | Mar 27, 2023

PROVIDENCE, R.I. - The Eastern Connecticut State University baseball team climbed three spots to No. 2 in this week’s edition of the D3basbeall.com / NAtional Collegiate Baseball Writers Association (NCBWA) Poll, as it garnered 575 points and six first-place votes.

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RIC's Cosgrove Named Finalist for WBCA DIII National Coach of the Year

By Ocean State Today reports | Mar 27, 2023

Providence, R.I.—Rhode Island College Head Women's Basketball Coach Jenna Cosgrove was named a finalist for the 2023 Women's Basketball Coaches Association (WBCA) National Division III Coach of the Year award.

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Stroz Named Head Cross Country Coach At WestConn

By Ocean State Today reports | Mar 27, 2023

DANBURY, Conn. – Terrance (Terry) Storz has been named the new Head Men's and Women's Cross Country Coach at his alma mater Western Connecticut State University, announced Director of Athletics and Recreation Lori R. Mazza on Monday.