Providence, R.I., public schools agree to better educate immigrant students
Rhode Island's largest public school district agreed to ensure all immigrant students receive suitable English language ...
Lawsuit says R.I. is ‘failing’ kids with serious mental, behavioral health needs
A trio of advocacy organizations filed a class action lawsuit Wednesday accusing the state of Rhode Island of failing to ...
Here's how Rhode Island basketball overcame its slow start against Div. II Franklin Pierce
Very disappointed in our team’s start and our approach defensively,' says coach Archie Miller after the Rams win.
'This is inhumane': ACLU, parents slam RI youth mental health system in new lawsuit. What it says.
The lawsuit comes as at least 80 Rhode Island children are in out-of-state facilities, some as far away as Idaho.
Portsmouth High School sees increase in Whooping Cough cases
PORTSMOUTH, RI (WJAR) — Whooping Cough cases are climbing across the nation, including in Rhode Island. The respiratory ...
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Nessa Richman
Nessa Richman is the executive director of the Rhode Island Food Policy Council and an adjunct professor at the University of Rhode Island College of the Environment and Life Sciences.