Newport Teachers Union Rejects Latest Contract Offer, Votes No-Confidence in Superintendent

Teachers are entering a second year without a contract, plan to file an unfair labor practice charge on Monday and say they're aggrieved.

Incoming Class of 436 Welcomed to Naval War College

The 2015-2016 academic year kicked off at a convocation ceremony on Monday at the U.S. Naval War College in Newport.

Report: RI's Best Teachers Work at Rogers High School

A recent survey by Niche.com shows the Rogers High School community loves their teachers with a few exceptions.

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

Or are you going to get an exemption?

Local 8th Graders Win Scholarships

The students are from Newport, Middletown, Saunderstown, Portsmouth, Bristol and North Kingstown.

IYRS Summer Gala Raises Just Over $1 Million

“We are preparing people who are ready for jobs both in and outside the Marine Trades.” said IYRS President, Terry Nathan.

Newport Native Honored with University of Scranton Alumni Award.

The awards were presented at a ceremony at its Alumni Weekend 2015, held on campus recently.

Newport Chamber Announces Scholarship Winners

The winners are both from Middletown High School.

Salve Ranked 7th 'Most Beautiful Coastal Campus' in Country

The Newport university joins the University of Rhode Island (3rd) in the Top 10 of 30 campuses listed.

Naval War College Graduates 1,606 Students

The graduating class included 316 U.S. resident students from the Navy, Marine Corps, Air Force, Army, Coast Guard and civilian government.

Newport Student to Represent RI in National SkillsUSA Championship

It's time to start rooting for Newport Area Career and Tech student Chris Kamps!

Naval War College Graduation Set for June 19

The ceremony will be broadcast live.

Newport Native Honored at Assumption College Convocation

Excellent work, Kara!

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.

Newport's Evening for Education Benefit Planned for June 19

Last year, $25,000 was raised to enrich the experiences of students in Newport Public Schools.

Newport Marine Trades Student Randomly Conducts Electrical Work on Boat Used in Wes Anderson Movie

The police boat used by Bruce Willis' character in Moonrise Kingdom got a once-over by a student at the IYRS School of Technology and Trades

Newport's Teacher of the Year is Jennifer Robinson

Robinson has been an employee of Newport Public Schools since 2000.

On First Try, Newport Students Excel at National Youth Cyber Defense Conference

The team from the Newport Area Career and Technical Center did exceptionally well at the recent CyberPatriot competition, taking 2nd place.

Rogers Chamber Ensemble Take Silver at Music Festival in N.Y.

The students, under the direction of Alan Bernstein, went to New York to perform at the three-day festival that ran from May 1 to 3.

Rogers Students Shine at RI National History Day Fair

The students took home a pair of first place honors and an award of merit at the fair held at Providence College on May 2.

Rogers High Science Students Join Salve Chemistry Majors to Participate in Molecular Gastronomy Day

Hosted by Sodexo Dining Services on Friday, April 17 from 11 am to 1:30 pm, the college cafeteria will be converted into a chemistry lab.

St. Michael's School Hosts an Independent High School Fair

Representatives from regional boarding, day, and parochial high schools will be present. 6:30-8pm. The event is free and open to the public.

Newport Girl Wins Governor for a Day Essay Contest

The 11-year-old from Thompson Middle School wrote about the meaningfulness of public service and a need for a more inclusive community.

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.

Early Dismissal for Newport Students Thursday

All afterschool activities are cancelled, too.

Naval War College Names New Joint Military Operations Department Chair

Capt. Richard LaBranche, new chair of the department, lays out his vision.

NACTC Students Take Silver in ProStart Cooking Competition

The culinary arts team at the Newport Area Career and Technical Center will receive $27,000 each in scholarships.

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.

Newport Looking at Possible $1.2m School Budget Deficit

The three drivers for the budget gap are retiree benefits, transportation costs and pension contributions.

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.

Schools Closed in Newport Wednesday

Grab those sleds. Or shovels. It's another snow day.

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.

Newport 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.

U.S. Navy Band, Newport Students, Meld Music Together

Members of the U.S. Navy Band offered some instruction and joined students for some musical performances led by director Don Chilton.

Naval War College Welcomes new Provost

Duncan comes to NWC after serving as president of Rollins College in Winter Park, Fla., since 2004.

Ten Newport Teachers Win Grants for Classroom Innovation

The grants were awarded by the Rhode Island Foundation.

Local Artist Donates Watercolor to Rogers High School

A 1938 graduate of Rogers High School, Natalie K. Pfanstiehl, has donated an award winning watercolor to the school's art department.

Newport Boy Dies After Collapsing at Basketball Practice

The Newport school community is in mourning after the unexpected and tragic death of a Rogers High School student on Tuesday.