The Senate President made the comments at the Greater Providence Chamber of Commerce's annual meeting on Monday.
But there's a lack of job opportunities, according to the personal finance network WalletHub.
Massachusetts, New Hampshire, and Vermont were in the top 10 of WalletHub’s "Best and Worst School Systems" list. Rhode Island was No. 31.
The latest state assessments show improvement in test results and graduation rates, though many seniors are in danger of not meeting graduation requirements.
One Massachusetts high school gave it a try.
Vote for one of 5 pairs of local high schools in the national competition.
Eighth- and fourth-graders ranked in the middle of the road in both reading and math when compared with students across the country.
Student loan debt likely will force today's college grads to work longer.
A seventh-grade Coventry student was suspended after the quarter-sized keychain fell out of his backpack. Did the school overreact?
Help your little one get a good start to the day with these easy-to-make, healthy morning meals.
No more pencils, no more books. iPads, smartphones and other technology find their way into the classroom.
Parents enlist the help of Suave for its ability to gently soothe and wash away the remnants of the game. Sponsored by Suave.
Kids enjoy new playground equipment at unofficial opening this morning.
DATTCO is the bus company for Smithfield Public Schools — here's where to look for your student's pick-up and drop-off schedule.
You've bought the supplies (or not), you've got the new clothes (some of them), and like it or not, the first day of school is upon you. Here, some inspiration to get you ready for the year ahead.
The Smithfield School District will be grading students in kidergarten through grade 5 on a 1-through-4 scale starting this year.
Here's what you need to do to get ready for the new school year in Smithfield.
Smithfield public schools are scheduled to open on Aug. 27 for the 2013-14 school year.
It's not too early to start planning for the school year — here's where to find the calendar for the Smithfield School District.
Students to conduct hands-on research to begin science careers.
Greenville scholars earn distinction during spring semester.
Moms, Dads, Sibllings Express Pride, Excitement, Joy as seniors wrap their high school careers.
We're looking for your best photos and video of the "big day" for the Smithfield High School Class of 2013 — before, during, and after the ceremony.
Here are a few things you may be interested in today. Congrats to the Smithfield Class of 2013!
The Class of 2013 is about to complete one journey while starting another — what would you tell this summer's crop of graduates?
Michael DiCenso earned a BS in economics.
A Channel 12 study of school absenteeism found that Smithfield had some of the lowest rates in Rhode Island.
Rachel A. Dushkewich named to deans list for spring semester.
Commencement exercises are scheduled for June 11.
Supt. Robert O'Brien and School Board Chairman Richard Iannitelli also said the audit may cost more money, since laid off teachers may be able to collect unemployment.
Gov. Lincoln Chafee was among the keynote speakers at the May 22 event.