Rhode Island Foundation and RIDE Announce Bilingual/Dual Language Program Planning Grants to Four RI School Districts
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PROVIDENCE, RI – Governor Dan McKee, Education Commissioner Angélica Infante-Green, and Rhode Island Foundation President and CEO Neil D. Steinberg today announced that the Rhode Island Foundation has awarded planning grants to Central Falls School District, Providence Public School District, Westerly Public Schools, and Woonsocket Education Department to expand bilingual and dual language programs in Rhode Island.
“Our students can reach their highest potential if we make the right investments to support their individual needs,” said Governor Dan McKee. “By investing in the expansion of enriching bilingual and dual language programs, Rhode Island is following through on its commitment to equity in education. I express my appreciation to the Rhode Island Foundation for partnering with the Rhode Island Department of Edu