EG's Malm to Receive Medical Degree from Johns Hopkins

Members of this year's graduating class will continue training at 66 hospitals and medical institutions in 21 states.

EG Native Lands Scholarship to Teach Math and Science

Thanks to a federal scholarship aimed at students studying education and math or science, the East Greenwich resident is on her way to achieving her dream: teaching in a poor urban school after she graduates from URI in 2016.

In Scathing Decision, Judge Vacates Gist's Order Denying EG Parent Access to Child's Records

Associate Justice Allen P. Rubine said there was no record of any hearing or transcript or determination by the School Committee with respect to the parent's complaint, calling it "glaringly absent."

Parents to Formally Request Schools Explore Later Start Times

Citing studies that show students do better with later start times, a group of parents has formed a local chapter of Start School Later, circulated a petition and will make a formal request to the EG School Committee.

EGHS' Brocato Named Barnes & Noble "Favorite Teacher of the Year"

East Greenwich High School student Andrew Miner nominated English teacher Marc Brocato.

High School Students will Meet, Appreciate Vets at EGHS on Thursday

More than students are expected to attend the annual Rhode Island Veterans Appreciation Day.

EGHS Snubbed in US News & World Report Rankings

The school scored better than many others in most categories but still was lumped in with the rest of the state.

Committee to Explore All-Day K in East Greenwich

The School Committee has voted to form an ad-hoc committee to study the feasibility of implementing an all-day kindergarten program in East Greenwich.

EG Student Picked for Arctic Expedition

Lincoln School Junior and EG resident Mary Larcom has been accepted into the 2014 Students on Ice Arctic Expedition.

Cole Team Finishes Second in Science Olympiad

Team performed as if it wasn't their first RI Science Olympiad, finishing in second among 19 middle schools.

6 Cole Middle School Students Sick with Pertussis

After one case was detected last week, five more students have fallen ill.

Cole Middle School Student Sickened by Pertussis

School issued a warning to parents whose children may have been exposed.

Letter: Securing the Future with Financial Literacy

The following opinion was submitted on behalf of Andrew Miner, 2013 High School Heisman Award Winner, East Greenwich High School Senior, and co-founder of @realEdRI.

Should Kindergarteners use iPads in the Classroom?

That's a question raised by School Committee Member Deidre Gifford at Tuesday night's School Committee meeting.

Giarrusso Bill would Expand Third-Party Background Checks for School Workers

Loophole led to a 35-year-old man arrested for child porn to work on as an EG bus monitor.

Kindergarten Registration Dates Announced

Short Story Earns Cole Middle School Student a Silver Key

Congrats are in order for Laura Murphy for winning a prestigious writing award.

School Committee Adopts $35.6 million Budget

Budget reflects recent $275,000 in savings that school officials say won't affect programs or initiatives.

Preliminary School Budget Calls for $1.3 Million Spending Increase

A public hearing is scheduled for Feb. 25.

East Greenwich Public Schools Closed on Thursday

Despite Improved State Testing Scores, 1,800+ RI Seniors at Risk of Not Graduating

The latest state assessments show improvement in test results and graduation rates, though many seniors are in danger of not meeting graduation requirements.

Virtual Classes to Offset Snow Days?

One Massachusetts high school gave it a try.

School Committee Approves Chromebooks For High School Students

The actual rollout remains contingent on the 2014-15 budget, which probably won't be approved until spring.

School Cancelled Wednesday

Reality

Bob Houghtaling has an idea for a new reality show: 'The Graduation Game.'

In West Warwick, Kindergarteners Have Chromebooks

EG is contemplating putting Chromebooks into the hands of older students, but Wakefield Hills Elementary School has been WW’s test case.

School Committee To Vote On 1:1 Computers For Grades 6-12

The proposal would cost $725,000; they meet Tuesday at 7 p.m. at Cole Middle School.

Frenchtown Evacuated Briefly After Gas Smell

A gas smell in the kitchen prompted the evacuation, but no leak was found.

School Cancelled Friday Due To Impending Snow

Why Early Dismissal? Supt. Mercurio Explains

Thursday's early dismissal was the second this year.

Early Dismissal For Schools Thursday Due To Snow

Snowfall is due to begin overnight and continue into Friday morning, with accumulations of 6 to 10 inches predicted.

Superintendent Pushes For Chromebooks For Students 6-12

Response from School Committee members was mixed.

Heisman & Harvard – EG's Miner Has A Big Week

"The way he leads best is by example, working hard every day, getting coached every day," says EGHS football coach John George of Andrew Miner.

Early Dismissal For Schools Today Due To Snow

Afternoon kindergarten is cancelled.

Study: Drug Use Among EG Teens Lower, But Alcohol Higher

More than 10 percent of EG teens report they drank alcohol six or more times in the past 30 days.

Andrew Miner Wins High School Heisman

He and one other were chosen Friday night from more than 48,000 applicants nationwide.

Safety At EG Schools, One Year After Newtown

Better coordination between police and schools and the addition of a second school resource officer are seen as biggest changes.

EGHS's Verdun Named NEARI Support Professional Of Year

NECAP Waiver Policy To Require Senior-Project-Like Presentation

The School Committee unveils a policy it will offer students seeking a high school diploma who have not scored high enough on standardized tests.

Cole's Global Studies: Improving Kids' Global IQ

The program, funding by a grant from EG Education Foundation, looks to open up EG students' eyes to the way the rest of the world lives.