The Rhode Island Foundation has awarded nearly $1.2 million in grants to improve student performance in Newport and three other school districts. The funding will support work to increase the number of teachers of color in urban school districts.
“I am thrilled that our district will be partnering with Equity Institute for the Diversifying the Teacher Workforce Grant. This grant represents a tremendous opportunity for our district to increase diversity within our teacher workforce and better serve the needs of our students. At Newport Public Schools, we believe that every student deserves access to high-quality education, and that begins with having a diverse and inclusive teaching staff,” said Newport School Superintendent Colleen Jermain.