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Providence Schools Near Full Staff | Providence News
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Providence Public Schools is nearly fully staffed for the new school year, with just thirty teaching positions left—mostly in high-demand subjects like math, science, and special education. That’s a huge improvement from last year’s 71 vacancies and the 100+ openings in the prior six years. Thanks to early hiring and a national teacher shortage initiative, the district is celebrating its progress. This year also marks a major milestone: the first time in seven years the district is back under local control after state takeover in 2019, with city leaders crediting community advocacy for the turnaround. Families can expect no change in daily school life, but the future looks brighter with renewed local leadership and a stronger, more accountable system.
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