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#NationalPrincipalsMonth spotlight! 🌟
Conor McCloskey - Narragansett HS
“He has played a crucial role in shaping the school environment with the creation of several new state-of-the-art CTE programs with unique business partnerships such as University Orthopedics & Yamaha.” 👏
#NationalPrincipalsMonth spotlight! 🌟
Karen Cahill - Kevin K. Coleman Elementary School
“Through optimism, shared purpose, and high expectations, Ms. Cahill is helping students grow into confident problem-solvers and future leaders.” 👏
📣 Calling all Rhode Island middle school students!
Put your civic knowledge and leadership skills to the test by participating in the Third Annual National Civics Bee®/Rhode Island State Finals.
Learn more: eastgreenwichchamber.com/NAT…
#NationalPrincipalsMonth spotlight! 🌟
Chip McGair - South Kingstown High School
“Dr. McGair is always thinking about the future of SKHS, and how he can continue to bring outstanding opportunities to the students of South Kingstown.” 👏
@SKSchoolDept
#NationalPrincipalsMonth spotlight! 🌟
Jennifer Tedeschi - James H. Eldredge Elementary School
“Her leadership fosters a positive, collaborative school environment where teachers feel supported and students are empowered to learn, grow, and succeed.” 👏
@EGpublicschools
Today, Commissioner @AInfanteGreen joined Senator Reed & Representatives Magaziner & Amo for AmeriCorps Opening Day 2026!
RI AmeriCorps members kicked off their year of service through #ServeRl by taking a pledge. We look forward to seeing the impact they will have this year!
Rhode Island Department of Education (RIDE) retweeted
Congratulations to all of our AMAZING RI educators being celebrated tonight at Waterfire Educator night! Special shoutout to my Coventry colleagues, Mike Cook, Beth Giblin, Tiffany Risch, and Grace Gregory! @ridepted @CoventryOakers
🎭 The room where it happens? The classroom!
@Lin_Manuel has an important message for Rhode Island: Attendance Matters!
Rhode Island, don't throw away your shot — show up, get involved, and make every school day count! 📚 🎶
#AttendanceMattersRI #Cool2BeInSchoolRI
#NationalPrincipalsMonth spotlight! 🌟
Jennifer McCaughey - Potter-Burns Elementary School
“Jen McCaughey is a caring and compassionate leader who consistently goes above and beyond to support every student, staff member, and family in her school community." 👏
@PSDRI_Schools
#ICYMI: As part of the release of the 2026 assessment and accountability results, RIDE recognized 5 schools for improving ELA, math, and chronic absenteeism rates by at least 5% last year.
Shoutout to Whelan Elementary School in North Providence for joining the "5-5-5" Club! 🎉
🩺 Westerly High School is taking its Medical Pathways program to the next level, giving students access to innovative equipment and hands-on learning experiences that will prepare them for future careers in healthcare!
Read more @thewesterlysun : thewesterlysun.com/daily-new…
☕ We have not one, but TWO special guests on the podcast this week—Principal Melissa Centracchio & Assistant Principal Beth Cauley from Archie R. Cole Middle School in East Greenwich!
📺 Watch the full episode: youtube.com/watch?v=IWRQmzLm…
🚗 Listen on Apple: podcasts.apple.com/us/podcas…
#NationalPrincipalsMonth spotlight! 🌟
Jay Masterson - Portsmouth Middle School
“Jay works tirelessly within a consensus-driven model to strengthen instructional & operational practices, bringing staff & stakeholders together around a shared vision of continuous improvement.” 👏
What an incredible morning yesterday in Central Falls! 🎉
Central Falls High School teacher Briana Jones was surprised with a 2026–27 Rhode Island Milken Educator Award and $25,000!
Congratulations to Briana and the entire Central Falls High School community! 👏
@Milken
Rhode Island Department of Education (RIDE) retweeted
We’re ecstatic to be back on the road launching the 2026-27 Milken Educator Awards tour where outstanding educators nationwide will receive a $25,000 #MilkenAward and join the growing Network. This year we’re celebrating 40 years of the #MilkenEducator Awards and what better way to kick off our season than in Rhode Island this morning. The special education and CTE business entrepreneurship educator at Central Falls High School builds confidence, independence, and real-world skills for her students to reach their potential. Today she is a newly minted Milken Educator complete with a $25,000 cash prize. Congrats Briana and welcome to the MEA family!
Click this link to learn more about Briana Jones (RI ’26): milkeneducatorawards.org/edu…
Make sure to follow along as we celebrate 40 years of the Milken Educator Awards! #MEA40
@RIDeptEd @AInfanteGreen @RICNews @RICAlumni #goodnews #MEA40 #OurKids #AttendanceMattersRI #MathMattersRI #Cool2BeInSchoolRI #RICNews #BeBOLD – at Rhode Island, USA
Rhode Island Department of Education (RIDE) retweeted
CENTRAL FALLS, RI—CONGRATULATIONS to Central Falls High School teacher Briana Jones, our newest 2026–27 Milken Educator and the first honoree of the 2026–27 Milken Award season! This year marks 40 years of celebrating exceptional educators! At a surprise school assembly this morning, Milken Educator Awards Senior Vice President Dr. Jane Foley and Rhode Island Education Commissioner Angélica Infante-Green presented Jones with a 2026–27 Rhode Island Milken Educator Award and $25,000!
Learn more about this incredible educator: milkeneducatorawards.org/edu…
@RIDeptEd @AInfanteGreen
#MEA40 #MilkenEducator #GoodNews #Cool2BeInSchoolRI #RhodeIslandTeachers
Rhode Island Department of Education (RIDE) retweeted
The 2026–27 Milken Educator Award season kicks off today, marking 40 years of celebrating exceptional educators! Congratulations to Central Falls High School teacher Briana Jones, recipient of a Rhode Island 2026-27 $25K #MilkenAward in Central Falls, RI.
@RIDeptEd @AInfanteGreen
Learn more: milkeneducatorawards.org/edu…
#MEA40 #MilkenEducator #GoodNews #Cool2BeInSchoolRI #RhodeIslandTeachers
#NationalPrincipalsMonth spotlight! 🌟
Kathryn Barrett - Captain Isaac Paine Elementary School
“Data driven, she challenges staff to analyze successes and areas of improvement to support the teaching and learning happening in the classrooms.” 👏
This morning, students at Coventry High in the Functional Cooking 2 class hosted their first-ever food truck event! These students worked hard to build their culinary & customer service skills, and today they got to show them off by serving guests! Way to go! 👏 @CoventryOakers
