Rhode Island declared its takeover of Providence schools a success. Its own scorecard tells another story

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Published: 2026-10-19
Category: education
Source: Ocean State Media

A report indicates that Rhode Island's state takeover of Providence schools, despite being declared a success, shows mixed results. Student enrollment in traditional public schools declined, while test scores saw only modest improvements in some areas and declines in others. Teachers express skepticism about the meaningfulness and longevity of the changes, and the district has faced recent administrative resignations and board conflicts.

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