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The Boys & Girls Clubs of Warwick offered kids a socially-distanced school break MMO - massive multiplayer online game - Roblox, with the help of the Warwick PAL and Cox Communications in Oakland Beach Feb. 19.

BGCW School Break MMO Caps Warwick PAL Mentor Program

By: Warwick Post Staff on March 4, 2021 in Good Times, Schools

WARWICK, RI — The Boys & Girls Clubs of Warwick offered kids a socially-distanced school break MMO – massive multiplayer online game – Roblox, with the help of the Warwick […]

[CREDIT: CVS] CVS pharmacies across the state have made educators vaccine eligible, including K-12 teachers, daycare and preschool workers and staff as eligible for the vaccine as of Wednesday morning.

CVS: Educators Vaccine Eligible; State Hasn’t Weighed In

By: Liz Taurasi on March 3, 2021 in COVID-19, News to You, Schools, Uncategorized

President Biden says teachers and educators should be prioritized as eligible for COVID-19 vaccinations. But what is Rhode Island doing? While the state hasn’t announced officially whether or not teachers […]

[CREDIT: Rob Borkowski] The RI State House. RIDOH warns COVID-19 masks are a must as spread is likely outside the home. Gov. Raimondo also announced RI will be expanding COVID-19 Tests.

McNamara Bill Would Require COVID Learning Recovery Plans

By: Warwick Post Staff on in COVID-19, News to You, Schools

Rep. Joseph M. McNamara (D-Dist. 19, Warwick, Cranston) has introduced a bill requiring schools to adopt COVID learning recovery plans.

[CREDIT: Warwick School Committee] Warwick Public Schools won't return to full-week in-person classes.

Warwick Schools Not Resuming Full-Week In-Person Classes

By: Joe Siegel on March 1, 2021 in Schools

WARWICK – Warwick Public Schools will not be returning to five days a week in-person instruction anytime soon due to scheduling and space required during the COVID-19 pandemic. Assistant Superintendent […]

[COURTESY Regina Wilkinson] Toll Gate Guidance Counselor Regina Wilkinson, recent recipient of the Golden Apple Award.

Toll Gate’s Wilkinson Wins Golden Apple Award

By: Liz Taurasi on February 25, 2021 in Schools, Uncategorized

WARWICK, RI — Toll Gate Guidance Counselor Regina Wilkinson has received the Golden Apple Award for Outstanding Teacher. The Golden Apple Awards honor educators who “believe in the true spirit […]

[WarwickPost illustration] COVID-19 plans for fall classes now involve a partial reopening, without the authority to enforce mask wearing, a crucial element of COVID-19 protection.

One Dad’s Take on Reopening Schools Amid COVID-19

By: Joe Hutnak on February 22, 2021 in COVID-19, Schools

WARWICK, RI — Readers of the Post know that I don’t usually write commentaries in the first person, but we’re talking about a life and death issue here. I’m enraged […]

[CREDIT: Rob Borkowski] Warwick Public Schools Administration is located at 69 Draper Ave.

School Committee OKs $75K Chromebox Order

By: Joe Siegel on February 18, 2021 in Schools

WARWICK, RI – The School Committee approved purchase of Chromeboxes to replace the ActiveConnect Android devices on each Promethean Board in the Warwick School Department’s four secondary schools Wednesday night. […]

Chippendale Bill Would Accommodate Disabled RI Promise Students

By: Rob Borkowski on February 17, 2021 in News to You, Schools

STATE HOUSE — Rhode Island House Republican Whip Michael W. Chippendale has asked Speaker Joseph K. Shekarchi and Senate President Dominick J Ruggerio seeking to add language to legislation making […]

[CREDIT: Warwick Schools] The Warwick School Committee decided against distance learning or a quarantine following February break next week. Instead, parents and students are being asked to self-monitor.

Committee: No Remote Classes, Quarantine After February Break

By: Joe Siegel on February 10, 2021 in Schools

WARWICK, RI – Following numerous complaints from parents, the School Committee decided against distance learning for two weeks period after February vacation, which begins Monday. Chairwoman Judy Cobden noted a […]

[CREDIT: RI Foundation] The Rhode Island Foundation is located at One Union Station in downtown Providence.

RI Foundation: $20K College Scholarship Deadline Feb. 12

By: Warwick Post Staff on February 9, 2021 in Schools

High school seniors have until Feb. 12 to apply for college scholarships of up to $20,000 a year through the Carter Roger Williams Initiative at the Rhode Island Foundation. Conceived […]

[CREDIT: Rob Borkowski] Warwick Public Schools Administration at 69 Draper Ave. The Warwick School Committee will consider $6 million in Warwick Schools cuts Wednesday.

Cobden Elected Warwick School Committee Chair

By: Joe Siegel on January 13, 2021 in Schools

WARWICK, RI— The School Committee elected new leadership Tuesday, with Judy Cobden now serving as Chair, Nathan Cornell as Vice-Chair, and Kyle Adams as Clerk. Cobden, who had served as […]

[CREDIT: Warwick Public Schools] The Warwick School Committee approved its in- class learning plan 5-0 Jan. 7, 2021.

Warwick Schools: In-Class Learning Starts Jan. 13 – 20

By: Joe Siegel on January 8, 2021 in COVID-19, Schools

WARWICK, RI — Warwick Public Schools’ students will be back to in-class learning beginning Jan. 19, despite a COVID-19 surge and the pleas of the Warwick Teachers Union for distance […]