RIPTA Buses To Providence High Schools Impacted By Driver Shortage

RIPTA is blaming a "critical shortage of staff" for missed school routes on Wednesday and Thursday. Here's what routes are affected.

This Is The Wealthiest School District In Rhode Island

Disparities in school spending have been a point of contention in the American public education system for decades.

Providence Students Named 2023 National Merit Semifinalists

See the local seniors from Providence who may go on to earn scholarships in spring 2023.

Providence College Student Hospitalized After Fall From Dorm Window

The school confirmed in statements to local media that the student was taken to Rhode Island Hospital after a fall from the fifth floor.

Brown University Opening Convocation Postponed After Flooding

The opening convocation will now happen on Saturday morning, the university said.

Back To School In Providence: Speed Cameras Back, Scenes From Day 1

It's back-to-school day in Providence on Monday, and the public school district is sharing scenes from the morning.

Back To School: Providence 2022-23 School Calendar

It's back to school later this month for Providence Public Schools students. Here are the important dates to mark for the upcoming year.

Providence Students Donate Stuffed Animals To Uvalde Peers

Gilbert Stuart Middle School students collected hundreds of stuffed animals for students in Uvalde after the Robb Elementary shooting.

Providence Students Named National Merit Scholarship Winners

The first group of National Merit Scholars has been named, check them out here.

Rhode Island Pre-K Lottery Deadline Is Wednesday

Applications to the statewide lottery are accepted through 11:59 p.m. on July 6. Here's what to know.

Providence Public Schools Make Masks Optional Again

School officials said all schools were supplied with KN-95 masks for students and staff who still wish to wear one.

2 RI School Districts Requiring Masks Again As COVID Numbers Increase

The mask mandates returned following Providence County being upgraded to high risk for COVID-19 community spread by the CDC.

6 Speed Cameras Added Near Providence Schools

Beginning June 6, motorists will be fined $50 per speeding violation near six Providence schools.

Providence Schools Will Not Have Staggered Return After April Break

There will be no staggered return from break, as there was with previous vacations amid the coronavirus pandemic.

Providence Public Schools To Make Masks Optional

Over the past few weeks, there's been an average of less than 10 positive COVID-19 cases per day across the district, school officials said.

Javier Montañez Named Permanent Providence Superintendent

Javier Montañez has worked for Providence Public Schools for more than 25 years as a bilingual teacher, assistant principal and principal.

Providence High School Student Wins State Poetry Contest

Mariama ​Bandabaila's victory will bring her to the national competition on June 5, where she'll represent Rhode Island.

Johnson & Wales University Going Mask Optional

The university will still require masks on Wildcat Wheels transportation and in health services offices.

Providence Area Completion Rates For College Aid Applications

See how FAFSA applications changed for Providence area high schools.

Providence Area Completion Rates For College Aid Applications

See how college aid applications changed for Providence area high schools.

Colleges Pushed Anew For Reparations For Slavery, Racism

An "Anti-Black Racism" task force is expected to deliver recommendations soon for how the school can further promote racial equity.

Graduation 2021: Surprise Your Graduate By Sharing A Photo On Patch

Students have overcome many obstacles the past year. Celebrate your graduate on Providence Patch.

Providence Area Completion Rates For College Aid Applications

See how college aid applications changed for Providence area high schools.

In Providence Area, Share Of College Grads Increases

The portion of U.S. residents holding four-year or higher degrees has been increasing. Here's how it’s changed in Providence County.

Mayor Elorza Calls For Providence School Board Applicants

Each appointment term totals three years, with this year’s applicants beginning in 2021 and ending in 2024.

Providence, Central Falls To Stay With Partial School Reopening

Considering the data trends in these communities and the state, fully reopening was not the prudent choice, Gov, Gina Raimondo said.

Brown University Settles Women's Sports Lawsuit

Brown will restore women’s equestrian and women’s fencing and will comply with a 1998 agreement through Aug. 31, 2024.

Brown U. Rebuts 'Conspiracy' In Fight Over Women's Sports

Attorneys for Public Justice and the ACLU filed a motion in federal court in June alleging Brown violated terms of a 1998 agreement.

City Of Providence Announces Amended School Capital Improvement Plan, Paolino Donates Former St. Joseph’s Hospital

$300 million in Infrastructure Improvements to Providence Public Schools.

Providence Officials Announce $140 Million Bond For School Improvements

Advancing 10-Year Commitment to Invest up to $400 million in Providence School Facilities.

Johnson And Wales University To Close Miami And Denver Campuses

University Chancellor Mim L. Runey said the two campuses were not self sustaining, but programs in Providence and Miami will expand.

New Turnaround Superintendent Named For Providence Schools

Harrison Peters will take the helm in February.

U.S. News: These RI Universities Are Among The World's Best

The top two schools in Rhode Island are some of the best globally, according to U.S. News & World Report.

Brown University Waives GRE Requirement For 24 Programs

24 doctoral programs will no longer require GRE test scores, the university announced.

Brown University Official Suspended Amid Epstein Gift Probe

Peter Cohen, director of development for computer and data science, is on leave pending a review.

Segue starts school early with expanded elementary grades

Segue faculty have been participating in professional development workshops on curriculum, school safety, and establishing school culture.

Providence Schools Holding Cleanups Before New School Year

Mayor Jorge Elorza and the Providence School Board will be on hand to help with the cleanup projects at several city schools.

Interim Superintendent Takes Over Troubled Providence Schools

Dr. Frances Gallo toured Providence schools on her first day in office.

Providence Schools 'Crisis': Students, Buildings Failing

A John Hopkins review called Providence schools "dysfunctional." Student underachievement, crumbling buildings and bullying were cited.

Best High Schools Providence Metro Region: U.S. News & World

See how your school stacks up against others from the same metro region in Rhode Island and Massachusetts.