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

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%.

By Ocean State Today | Jun 3, 2024

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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.

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

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.

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

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

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

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

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

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.

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

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

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

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.

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

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.

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

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

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

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.

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

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.

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

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.

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

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

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

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.

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

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.

Stroz Named Head Cross Country Coach At WestConn

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.

Photos: Brown Brain Fair Makes Brain Science Fun for All

PROVIDENCE, R.I. [Brown University] — For Providence resident Luisa Rodriguez, planning a family outing for the weekend that was both fun and educational was a no-brainer.

With Deep Local Partnerships, Brown Dining Services Helps to Boost Regional Food Economy