Commissioner’s Weekly Field Memo
Welcome Back, Rhode Island!
The 2023-2024 school year has officially kicked off for many Rhode Island students and we can feel the excitement for #Back2SchoolRI! We recently joined Governor Dan McKee for a visit to Burrillville to greet students for the first day back at Callahan Elementary School. From students to educators to transportation staff, everyone was thrilled to begin the new academic year. Watch the video below to see the enthusiasm from the community! We must stay on track and ensure all our students are in school not just on the first day, but every day.
Remember, it’s #Cool2BeInSchoolRI. With the start of the New academic year, we’re also inviting educators to apply for the STEAM Educatnor Award ahead of STEAM Month in November. Presented by the Rhode Island STEAM Center at Rhode Island College, this award celebrates the excellent work educators in science, technology, engineering, art+design, and mathematics do. Read more and apply here.
In partnership,
Angélica Infante-Green
Save the Date! WaterFire: A Salute to RI Educators Scheduled for September 30
RIDE will honor Rhode Island educators for their outstanding service and dedication to students and to the profession at “WaterFire: A Salute to Rhode Island Educators” on Saturday, September 30, from 3:00 to 7:00 p.m. at Memorial Park (at the corner of North Main Street and College Street). Registration begins at 2:30 p.m. and the reception will begin at 3:00 p.m. The awards ceremony begins at 5:00 p.m. All are welcome to attend the celebration to support our Rhode Island educators. This family-oriented event will include a catered reception by RI Career and Technical culinary schools, an awards ceremony and a torch procession featuring the honored educators.
If you have questions about this event, please contact Mary Keenan at mary.keenan@ride.ri.gov.