Rhode Island · School Talk

My District Just Cancelled Field Trips—Good Move or What the Hell?

We need to be more like Massachusetts. If every Rhode Islander had a nickel for every time we’ve heard that, our piggy banks would runneth over. But the truth is, when it comes to our schools, Rhode Island absolutely missed the boat by not following in Massachusetts footsteps sooner and our children—and our economy—continue to… Continue reading My District Just Cancelled Field Trips—Good Move or What the Hell?

Rhode Island · School Talk

Mom Pens Ugly Letter but the Community Pushes Back

The other day my stomach turned a little when I opened up my local paper. A mother in my town penned a letter to the editor to complain about all the children from India that were filling up her son’s school, and, in her opinion, taking resources away from more deserving children. “You’re holding back… Continue reading Mom Pens Ugly Letter but the Community Pushes Back