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Find upcoming R.I. flu clinics
Seasonal flu clinic update:
Because of a shortage of seasonal flu vaccine, all the previously scheduled flu clinics in Rhode Island have been canceled, according to the Ocean State Adult Immunization Coalition. We'll publish an updated list of any new seasonal flu clinics that are added.
Swine flu clinic update:
The state of Rhode Island has not yet announced any public flu clinics for the H1N1 Swine flu vaccine. We will publish a list as soon as these clinices are scheduled.
The state will vaccinate children against swine flu at schools around the state. The Rhode Island Department of Health will begin these vaccinations, starting with 58 schools during the week of Nov. 2. Read the story.
Find the date for the H1N1 Swine flu clinic at your school:
Back to School
CENTRAL FALLS, R.I. -- A new charter middle school in Central Falls was the first public school to open in Rhode Island when classes started Monday, Aug. 17 -- two to three weeks before the rest of the state's district and charter schools.
09.01.2009: Contract status not expected to delay school openings
Your turn: How are you saving money on back-to-school costs this year?
EdWatch by Julia Steiny
A consultant and a former member of the Providence School Board, Julia Steiny welcomes questions and comments. She can be reached at juliasteiny@cox.net or c/o EdWatch, Education and Employment, Providence Journal, 75 Fountain St., Providence, R.I. 02902.
University of Rhode Island's new president, David M. Dooley answered some 25 questions from projo.com readers Wednesday on topics that included alcohol usage on campus, cuts to athletic programs and the university's role in the state's economy. Here's the full transcript.
URI president Dooley answers remaining chat questions
URI President Dooley settles into job
David M. Dooley receives unanimous vote to be URI's next president
Candidate Dooley has boosted research at Montana State
David M. Dooley, final candidate for URI presidency, visits Kingston campus
R.I. educational leaders
New education commissioner 'ready' to tackle Rhode Island's problems
Deborah Gist knows her biggest hurdle will be significantly improving student achievement among all groups -- low-income, minority, white, special education.
Economy, friction, dissent test RISD President Maeda in his first year
PROVIDENCE -- In mid-August, John Maeda felt the full weight of his presidency for the first time. Hearing that a 2009 graduate had died, Maeda went online to read the 22-year-old's obituary. Maeda thought back to June's commencement, the first he presided over as the Rhode Island School of Design's 16th president.
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PROVIDENCE -- The sign on the front lawn of the Robinson Street ranch house advertises a home daycare with the reassuring word "Licensed." But one recent morning, a team of city inspectors showed up at the front door for a surprise inspection.
Looking at R.I.'s Charter Schools
Q&A: What, why and where are these schools and why aren't there more?
Gallery: Charter school students, hopefuls
Your turn: Do you think Rhode Island needs more charter schools?
College material: Early taste of higher education whets appetite for success
3,500 R.I. high school students also in college
Interactive: Poll finds students anxious about finances, job prospects
R.I. high school graduation rate up to 74 percent
Charts: Compare graduation rates by school / among urban, urban ring and suburban students
