It’s About The Kids @RIeducator

Always going Above and Beyond and sometimes even Further 🚀🚀🚀 Tweets are my own and do not represent any organization. Providence, RI Joined November 2020

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TruthTeller @PPSDTruthTeller

a month ago

I’m getting t-shirts made that say: “The state took over our schools and all we got was higher property taxes.” #Unbelievable

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The hard truth: if PPSD loses 1,000 students in 2 years, we’ll be forced to close 2–3 more schools. And just like that, the cycle continues—giving away schools year after year. It’s a domino effect we can’t afford. #SaveCarlLauro #FundPPSD

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PTU @PTU958RI

a month ago

From a PTU teacher: Just got a text from a teacher who saw two of her students there. She asked if they are going to Excel. They said “no, we got paid to be here” Someone needs to look into this! @StephMachado @steveahlquist @AlexandraLeslie @NBC10 @StreetStories12

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TruthTeller @PPSDTruthTeller

a month ago

PPSD spends $48K/year on a student with special needs. While 16% of PPSD students get special ed services, Excel serves less than 1%. When 1,000 students shift to Excel, PPSD loses funding but keeps its highest-cost students. That’s not equity—it’s fiscal harm. #SaveCarlLauro

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PTU @PTU958RI

2 months ago

If someone could explain why a big box charter which claims it’s a public school needs FOUR PAID lobbyists that would be great. @CoreyJonesPVD @justinroias @pvdcitycouncil @DanMcGowan @AlexandraLeslie @JMuhingabo @DavidMoralesRI

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RI State Rep. David Morales 🌹 @DavidMoralesRI

2 months ago

2 years ago, Carl Lauro Elementary was forced to close its doors. Now, the building is being considered for a 35-year lease to Excel Academy, a big-box charter school. This proposal is about more than a building: it will accelerate the defunding of our Providence Public Schools!

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PattyLandy @Pally5600

2 months ago

ZERO teachers at Excel academy in MA are sped and/or ESL certified. ZERO @pvdcitycouncil @PVDMayor @TyrelleStephen3 @PTU958 @RIDeptEd

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Fixing Education @FixingEducation

4 months ago

How did we get to a point where students miss 50+ days of school, still get promoted to the next grade… and then we act surprised when they’re failing?

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Nina Hike @ninahike06

8 months ago

Why are some Chicago leaders ok with obstructing CTU contract negotiations? You need to be advocating for the schools Chicago students deserve. Is it easier to prop up a failed CEO with political theater? 🛑 We need a fair contract now!! Proud CTU member @CTULocal1

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TruthTeller @PPSDTruthTeller

10 months ago

A $6.8 million investment in an unproven vendor that only produced marginal gains should prompt an investigation into that contract.

TruthTeller @PPSDTruthTeller

11 months ago

A $6.8 million investment in an unproven vendor that only produced marginal gains should prompt an investigation into that contract.

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It’s About The Kids @RIeducator

10 months ago

Recent review of PPSD on Glassdoor, I’ve been hearing about harassment and fraud since the start of the takeover but no one does anything about it.

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TruthTeller @PPSDTruthTeller

11 months ago

What was the return on investment for the DMG contract? Well, PPSD spent $8 million on DMG only to see stagnant RICAS scores. Meanwhile, former Deputy Commissioner Dr. Kelvin Roldan’s friends profited from the deal. They are laughing at us. #IndependentAuditNeeded

Steph Machado @StephMachado

11 months ago

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Night Jean Muhingabo @JMuhingabo

11 months ago

I stand with Mayor Smiley and the City Council in calling for an audit of the Providence School district’s finances. We need to ensure every dollar is used wisely to support students and teachers. #AuditNow #ProvidenceSchools

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margo @margo61931404

11 months ago

@peterneronha One would think there would be more demands for a third party audit of PPSD finances. Millions of dollars spent on questionable contracts. Gross mismanagement.

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It’s About The Kids @RIeducator

11 months ago

$7 Million for DMG + $3.2 Million for terminating Aramark contract early = $10.2 Million.

Steph Machado @StephMachado

11 months ago

$7 Million for DMG + $3.2 Million for terminating Aramark contract early = $10.2 Million.

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It’s About The Kids @RIeducator

11 months ago

There should be a full financial audit regardless. It’s been LONG overdue!!! Start at the beginning of the state takeover as a starting point.

Ty'Relle Stephens @TyR_Stephens

11 months ago

There should be a full financial audit regardless. It’s been LONG overdue!!! Start at the beginning of the state takeover as a starting point.

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Josh Lowry @lowryforindiana

11 months ago

Public funds should go to public schools. Indiana public schools educate 93% of kids but only get 64% of public funds. That’s bc “school choice” sends 36% of the education budget to subsidize private schools for 7% of kids. I repeat: Public funds should go to public schools.

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Danny Sousa @DannySousa401

11 months ago

I have been trying to get ahold of @RIDeptEd and no one has returned my phone call in 2 weeks regarding an urgent matter… UNACCEPTABLE!! @StephMachado @TedNesi

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Steph Machado @StephMachado

11 months ago

💰What Providence would get if nonprofit hospitals and colleges paid taxes: $147M 💰State aid to PVD to make up for that: $37M 💰The colleges paid this year: $13M 💰Care New England paid this year: $350K 💰Lifespan has agreed to pay this year: $750K bostonglobe.com/2024/10/01/met…