State Alliances: Rhode Island

History

Formed in 2007 as a state Learning First Alliance

Mission Statement

The Learning First Alliance/Rhode Island believes that a public school education is the basic right of every child in a democratic society, the bedrock of the American Dream and the best hope for American success in the 21st Century. These beliefs unite a unique and diverse group of educational partners speaking with a single voice to advocate for public schools.

"Rhode Island Schools' Performance: Here's the Rest of the Story":

The Learning First Alliance/Rhode Island released a report in November 2007 detailing widespread improvement in the performance of Rhode Island's public schools. According to the report's Preface, "Nothing in this report is intended to imply that Rhode Island’s schools have completed the school improvement process. Rhode Island, like every other state, still has a great deal of work to do. It is important to note that RI educators are fully engaged in school improvement and that steady and significant progress is being made. By fostering this fundamental understanding, the Learning First Alliance/Rhode Island hopes to change the current dialogue about schools in RI from one characterized accusation to one characterized by mutual support."

Members

For more information, contact The Learning First Alliance/Rhode Island Chair:
Mr. John R. Golden
jgolden@riemc.org
401-272-9811, x18 (w)

An Overnight Miracle, Seven Years in the Making

Chief Academic Officer Terry Edwards talks about how Everett Public Schools has dramatically improved graduation rates over the past seven years.

Is Teaching Just a Young Person's Game?

Commentary: The notion that teaching is a young person's game seems jarring in a profession where the demand for new teachers can quickly outstrip supply.

Improve Accountability Systems

The Learning First Alliance calls for fair and rigorous accountability systems that accurately measure student and school performance.

Using Evidence for a Change

A recent Knowledge Alliance/Learning First Alliance forum addressed the state of education research.

Advancing Professional Learning

LFA members NSDC (now Learning Forward), NEA and AFT join forces with CCSSO to examine how collective bargaining agreements and state and local policies influence the quality of professional learning available to teachers.

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