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Rhode Island is rewriting the rules of education this fall—with no phones in classrooms, a laser focus on attendance, and bold academic upgrades. Commissioner Angélica Infante-Green’s sweeping reforms aim to sharpen student focus, reduce stress, and close achievement gaps, backed by early success stories. Attendance isn’t just about showing up—it’s critical for graduation rates and mental health, so parents are being directly called to action. Teachers are mastering evidence-based reading strategies, math scores are climbing, and new career pathways like aviation are opening doors. Providence schools are stepping back into local control, with the commissioner urging leaders to stay student-first amid political shifts. Staffing shortages linger, especially in special ed and STEM, but hiring fairs are helping. And AI? Rhode Island wants students to harness its power—but never let it replace their own thinking. The goal: smarter, more resilient learners ready for tomorrow’s world.

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