Raimondo Launches New Website to Connect RI Parents of Young Children to Education Resources
Tuesday, October 29, 2019
Raimondo launches new website to connect RI parents to education resources. PHOTO: Governor's Office
The site, kids.ri.gov, will provide resources on early childhood education and development from prenatal to Pre-K.
"We are working together across state government to enhance our birth–5 system because it’s the right thing to do. These kids are the future of our state and deserve access to high-quality services from the moment they are born. I’m proud to work alongside my colleagues in government to make impactful changes that will shape the lives of our littlest citizens,” said Department of Human Services Director Courtney Hawkins.
GET THE LATEST BREAKING NEWS HERE -- SIGN UP FOR GOLOCAL FREE DAILY EBLASTThe website was made possible through a one-year, $4.19 million federal preschool development grant.
“This grant has laid important groundwork as we look to continue to increase investments in early childhood education and development. Every child, regardless of their zip code, deserves a shot at a bright future,” said Raimondo.
Impact of RICAS
The website is launched a week after the 2019 Rhode Island Comprehensive Assessment System (RICAS) scores were released.
As GoLocalProv reported, statewide proficiency in the 2019 RICAS test increased by 3 to 4 percent over last year.
“Last week, we released our RICAS results, and I was asked the question, ‘why are students performing better in the earlier grades?’ The answer is that we are seeing the early impact of investments in high-quality early education, especially through the expansion of RI Pre-K. Establishing that strong foundation for all students is an investment that pays dividends and sets students on a path to success. Engaging families in this work is a critical part of the process,” said Commissioner Angelica Infante-Green.
Elizabeth Burke Bryant, Executive Director, Rhode Island KIDS COUNT added, “Children's early learning, healthy development, and school readiness depend on ensuring that families have access to high-quality programs and resources from prenatal through age five, including high-quality childcare, Head Start, RI Pre-K, early intervention, immunizations, early oral health care, and early literacy.”
Related Slideshow: RICAS 2018-2019 ELA Rankings: RI’s Top - and Worst - Districts and Charters
Related Articles
- Raimondo Orders RI Flags to Fly at Half-Staff to Honor Victims of El Paso & Dayton Shootings
- RI GOP Files Ethics Complaint Against Raimondo Over Lottery Contract Extension
- Raimondo Signs Exec. Order Creating Juvenile & Criminal Justice Working Group
- NEW: Mattiello, Ruggerio Request Additional IGT Documents from Raimondo
- Raimondo Orders Flags to Fly at Half-Staff in Honor of Former RI Supreme Court Justice Shea
- Raimondo’s Tough Week — Praise from Trump and Named 2nd Least Popular Governor in U.S.
- NEW: Raimondo 2nd Most Unpopular Governor in Latest Morning Consult Rankings
- Mattiello and Ruggerio Hit Back at Raimondo: Say Her Budget Was Anti-Business & Increased Taxes
- Raimondo Refuses to Comment on RI’s 50th CNBC Ranking, But Others Have a Lot to Say
- Raimondo Announces New Commercial Construction Workforce Initiative
- NEW: Sports Book Gross Profit Totaled Just $3 Million in FY19 — $20M Below Raimondo Projection
- NEW: Raimondo Now Most Unpopular Governor in U.S. in Latest Morning Consult Survey
- Raimondo, Mattiello, Block and Two Political Parties Among Britt’s Clients
- Raimondo Sues Over General Assembly Marijuana and Hemp Oversight - Mattiello and Ruggerio Swipe Back
- LIVE VIDEO: Raimondo Announces 120 Day Ban on Flavored Vaping Products
- Influential Pro-Vaping Industry Fighting Against Raimondo’s Efforts to Curb Sales
- Whitcomb: Education in Your Dorm; Baker-Raimondo MBTA; RI Work Problem; Small-Headquarters Town
- Raimondo Orders Flags to Fly at Half-Staff to Honor September 11 Anniversary
- Raimondo Orders Flags at Half-Staff to Honor Former RI Superior Court Justice Orton III
