Bay View Students Learn About Rising Sea Levels

An "augmented reality sandbox," this interactive topographic modeling system brought a lesson on rising sea levels into the classroom.

Children Decorate Advent Tree to Help Disabled Adults

The children raised $1,108 to help adults with physical and emotional disabilities, Bay View Academy said.

Who Made the Honor Roll? Bay View Academy Announces Top Achievers

The first quarter honor roll is out. See if your student made the list.

Santa Claus Drops By Bay View Academy

St. Nick was spotted in Town on Dec. 13 when he took in a Christmas concert at the school.

Bay View Academy Teams Qualify for First State Lego®Tourney

Students from Barrington, Bristol, Cranston, East Providence, Smithfield, Warren and Woonsocket were among those making the squads.

President For the Day: Tiffany Brooks of Bristol Takes Over Bay View Academy

Tiffany gave out extra recess in her role as Bay View Academy president.

Brown Students Did Vandalize Flags, School President Says

Christina Paxson issued a statement saying the vandalism is inconsistent with school values. Now, new reports surfaced about more vandalism.

Brown Investigating Report its Students Trashed U.S. Flags

The students allegedly removed the small flags lining the campus green and tossed them.

Class Trip Seeks Out Taste of Fall

The fifth graders at Bay View Academy took the first-graders on a hayride at Confreda Farms.

Young Wizards Back from Yale Physics Olympics

The students participated in the Physics Olympics at the Ivy League school's New Haven campus.

Two Bay View Academy Students Named National Merit Semifinalists

Three other seniors were named commended students, the school said.

Bay View to Present Beauty and the Beast

The students are busy rehearsing for the November opening. The musical is the Walt Disney version based on the fairy tale.

Kent Heights Elementary Named a 2016 National Blue Ribbon School

The East Providence elementary school is just one of 329 schools to earn the honor this year.

Bay View Senior Interns With East Providence Police

Elizabeth Furtado said the internship has enhanced her interest in pursuing a career in criminal justice.

East Bay Students Invited to Apply for $1.5 Million in College Scholarships

In addition to general assistance, some scholarships target students in Barrington, Bristol, East Providence, Little Compton and Tiverton.

Governor Tours Technology Program at East Providence School

"Computer science is the new basic skill," Governor Gina Raimondo said.

K-Rob Visits Oldham Elementary to Discuss the Power of Kindness

X Games Gold Medalist, Kevin Robinson, discusses the importance of key topics with the students at Oldham Elementary School in Riverside.

Black Students Six Times More Likely to be Suspended from School in RI

The report by the Rhode Island ACLU showed that two-thirds of the students had IEP and were suspended for "low-risk" offenses.

Two Finalists for Superintentent Post To Be At School Committee Meeting

Celeste Bowler and Kathryn Crowley are two finalists for soon-to-be vacant superintendent position.

How Much Do Graduates from RI Colleges Make?

The U.S. Department of Education lists the top colleges and universities in terms of salary earned by graduates. Bryant tops the list in RI.

Eight East Providence Students Win RI Foundation Scholarships

The students received Miss Swinburne Scholarships, named after Elizabeth H. Swinburne, a civic-minded woman of the early 1900s.

Free Online Tutors Ready to Help RI Students Every Afternoon

Have you checked out AskRI.org? It connects live tutors to K-12 students for help in math, science, English and social studies.

Is Your Seventh Grader Vaccinated for HPV Yet? It's the Rule

Or are you going to get an exemption?

URI Ranked Third 'Most Beautiful Coastal Campus' in Country

The state university is third on the national list of 30 campuses by bestcollegevalue.com.

Local Students Named to Dean's List at Providence College

To qualify for the Dean’s List, students must achieve at least a 3.55 grade point average with a minimum of 12 credits.

EP Native, URI Grad, Can't Wait to Get Back in Classroom - As a Teacher

Sarah Zawatsky will teach science at a Woonsocket charter school after becoming the first graduate of the Noyce teacher scholar program.

Bay View Girl From EP is the 26th Metta Student

“I feel that the Metta grant has opened a new door for my future,” said Leah Sirmalis, a sophomore.

East Providence Student to Receive $2,000 Science Scholarship

The second annual Aspen Aerogels Technology Award goes to none other than East Providence High School’s Christopher Perez-Lopes.

Holocaust Survivor Challenges Students to do One Nice Thing for Someone Else

Survivor Ada Winsten spoke to a group of students at Bay View Academy in East Providence recently.

ACLU, 13 Groups Urge RI School Committees to Not Use PARCC as Graduation Requirement

Letters were sent to every school committee in the state after some districts requested permission to use the PARCC test before 2020.

East Providence School District Chosen for Breakfast in the Classroom

$18,262 awarded by New England Dairy & Food Council for Fuel Up to Play 60

Bay View Prepares for Annual Manhattan at the Bay Celebration

It's time for the 32nd annual celebration of Manhattan at the Bay, a weekend of events centered on an original musical revue, "Nocturne."

Bill Would Make Easy Opt-Out of PARCC Testing

The bill calls for the state education commissioner to establish a simple opt-out procedure for parents.

ACLU Says RI Elementary Schools Promote Gender Stereotypes with Gender-Exclusive Events

A report found that girls events were predominantly dances and "girly" activities while boys went to ballgames and science and magic shows.

NEARI Supports Parent Opt-Out of PARCC Testing

The National Education Association Rhode Island passed resolutions supporting parents who choose to opt-out of standardized tests for kids.

Rhode Island Ranked 2nd in List of States with Best Anti-Bullying Laws, Policies

While kids in Rhode Island may not escape bullying completely, parents can be relieved knowing the state has laws against bullying.

Raimondo Announces Five Nominations to RI Board of Education

All but one would nominee would replace an outgoing board member.

Gist Begins Negotiations to Become Superintendent in Tulsa

Deborah Gist, Rhode Island's at-times polarizing education commissioner, is heading to Tulsa for a superintendent job.

RI Ed. Commissioner Gist in Running for Tulsa Superintendent Job

A Tulsa newspaper is reporting that Deborah Gist is in the running for a superintendent job in Oklahoma.

East Providence High Schoolers: Win $1K in Writing Contest

All Rhode Island high school students who place in the writing contest can win $1,000, $5000, $350, or $100.