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United States Senator Lincoln Chafee -- State of Rhode Island -- Republican
Senator Chafee is shown here participating in the ribbon cutting ceremony for the Adult and Family Learning Center at Dorcas Place in Providence. He was also presented with a Community Partner Award. Last year, Senator Chafee secured $150,000 to help Dorcas Place expand its workforce literacy program for low-income adults, primarily residents of Providence's most 'at-risk' neighborhoods. Since 1981, Dorcas Place Adult and Family Learning Center has been giving low-income Rhode Islanders educational opportunities they need to realize their full potential – through literacy, workplace training, college preparatory programs, and employment. ... [Read More]

RI.gov : Rhode Island Government : Frequently Asked Questions
Yes, Rhode Island offers the CollegeBound fund . Provided in partnership with the Providence Public Library and OLIS . ... [Read More]

RI.gov : Rhode Island Government : Press Releases
CollegeBoundfund and Roger Williams Park Zoo are teaming up to host a Dinosaur Spelling Bee! Come visit us on August 17 and not only challenge your child's knowledge of Dinosaurs, but start them on their path to a successful college career! Register to win a $250 CollegeBoundfund starter account!... ... [Read More]

Governor Donald L. Carcieri, Rhode Island:
NGA Grant Will Bolster Ongoing Efforts to Prepare Rhode Island High School Students to Succeed in College and in the WorkplaceGovernor Donald L.... ... [Read More]

RI.gov : Rhode Island Government : Press Release
Providence, RI: General Treasurer Paul J. Tavares and William H. Hurry, Jr., executive director of Rhode Island Higher Education Assistance Authority (RIHEAA), announced today the kickoff of the second-annual CollegeBoundfund poster contest. All entries will depict this year’s theme of “I’m Going to College Because I Have Big Dreams.” CollegeBoundfund will award a $2,500 account to the top entries in each of three age groups, while the first runners up will receive a $1,000 account and the second runners up will each receive $500 accounts. The winning poster in each age group will also be part of a CollegeBoundfund adverting campaign that will run throughout Rhode Island. ... [Read More]

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Of 25 community service Federal Work-Study students at Providence College, six are engaged in the America Reads Initiative. These students tutor preschool through elementary school students both in school and in community centers, during school hours and in after-school programs. As a former Learn and Serve America grantee, this project is a part of the College's ongoing development of service learning programs and college-community partnerships, particularly with K-12 schools. ... [Read More]

RI.gov : Rhode Island Government : Press Release
The grant will also fund a two-year work plan to expand on current efforts to transform the public education system to meet the challenge of a changing Rhode Island economy. In the first year, the program will define standards for college readiness in math, reading and writing. National consultants will then review these standards to assess their quality. The second year will focus on aligning these “college ready” standards to “work ready” expectations. Throughout the two year effort, Rhode Island will participate in the American Diploma Project Network with 17 other states. ... [Read More]