AGP Executive Report
Last update: 12 hours agoProvidence Schools Return: Rhode Island’s education council voted 5-1 to return Providence Public Schools to local control by July 1, ending a state takeover that began in 2019 after a Johns Hopkins report flagged serious district problems; Commissioner Angélica Infante-Green called it “time for this community to take some ownership,” while one council member voted no over fears the gains won’t stick. Local Governance: The shift is still being worked out, with a June 3 community forum planned as district leaders promise stability during the transition. Kids Online Fight: Rhode Island AG Nick Brown joined a bipartisan coalition urging Congress to reject the KIDS Act, arguing it would weaken state protections for children online and let Big Tech off the hook. Community & Culture: Providence Roller Derby kicks off its 2026 season June 6, and a confidence-building workshop for preteen girls, “The Confidence Experience,” lands May 30 in Mattapoisett. Sports Spotlight: Celtics coach Joe Mazzulla was named NBA Coach of the Year.
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