Warren Town Leaders, Gov. McKee Sign Commitment To Increase Out-Of-School Learning

WARREN, RI — Town officials in Warren signed a commitment with Gov. Dan McKee to increase the town's out-of-school learning opportunities for children.

On Wednesday, McKee, Warren Town Manager Kate Michaud, and Town Council President John Hanley signed the Learn365RI Municipal Compact.

"Our kids want to learn, parents want their kids to achieve, and we all want Rhode Island to be best in class when it comes to education," McKee said. "With Warren joining the Learn365RI Municipal Compact, Town Manager Michaud, Council President Hanley, and school officials are showing their commitment to ensuring local students receive the very best education."

Learn365RI is an initiative aiming to improve student learning outcomes to reach Massachusetts levels in three key metrics: RICAS math and English Language Arts scores, student attendance, and Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) completion.

"The Town of Warren is proud to support the Learn365RI initiative," Michaud said. "We are thankful for the opportunity to collaborate with the governor and our community partners to enhance learning opportunities for all of Warren’s youth — and hopefully to have some fun at the same time."

Warren is the sixth Rhode Island community to commit to partnering with the state to improve student achievement levels through increasing out-of-school learning time. The town joins Newport, Bristol, East Providence, East Greenwich, and Providence.