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RI’S CHARTER PUBLIC SCHOOLS IN THE NEWS
Coalition of Education Advocacy Organizations Respond to House Vote on Bill H7415
June 10, 2026 The Rhode Island League of Charter Public Schools turns to Governor McKee to act on his longstanding support for high-quality school options and veto harmful legislation that would limit public school opportunities for thousands of Rhode Island’s...
Senate Votes Against Charter Public School Opportunity
The Rhode Island League of Charter Public Schools urges members of the House of Representatives to reject the Senate’s harmful legislation, which would limit public school opportunities for thousands of Rhode Island’s children for years to come. PROVIDENCE, R.I. — In...
Commentary: My charter public school made all the difference – and all children should have that choice
South Kingstown High School class president and head page at the Rhode Island House of Representatives Jay Thornber shares how his experience at a Rhode Island charter public school gave him the courage to speak up in church, his school, and in politics. Read more at:...
New Poll Results Find Majority of RI Voters Support Charter Public Schools, Want More Education Options
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE April 22, 2026 PROVIDENCE, RI – The Rhode Island League of Charter Public Schools (RILCPS or “the League”) today released new statewide polling results highlighting Rhode Islanders’ views on public education, including strong perspectives on...
Opinion: To Retain R.I. Teachers, We Need Schools Where Educators Can Thrive
Award-winning teacher Julie Maruska shares her experience working in charter public schools that offer teachers autonomy and respect https://www.bostonglobe.com/2026/02/23/metro/commentary-ri-teachers-charter-public-schools/
Blackstone Academy Charter School Hosts Business Fair
Ninth-graders presented small businesses they had been developing throughout the semester. Read more at https://patch.com/rhode-island/pawtucket/blackstone-academy-charter-school-hosts-business-fair.
Local Afterschool Program Works to Address Food Insecurity
The Compass School's Girls on the Run team didn't just recognize community challenges—they launched into collective action. Read more at https://patch.com/rhode-island/narragansett/local-afterschool-program-works-address-food-insecurity-nodx.
Beacon Charter Shines in State Assessments, Attendance Turnaround
With just 200 students, Beacon Charter High School for the Arts has proven that small schools can achieve big results. The school recently earned statewide recognition for cutting chronic absenteeism by more than 20 percentage points while posting double-digit gains on state assessments in English and science. Read more at https://www.valleybreeze.com/beacon-charter-shines-in-state-assessments-attendance-turnaround/article_1dafedbd-76ea-4ae8-bd3c-e1bf997f43f2.html.
Officials Break Ground on Legacy High School’s First Floor
On Wednesday, October 22, community members gathered to mark the official groundbreaking of Legacy High School's first floor renovations. Read more at...
Opinion: Charter Public Schools are Part of the Solution, Not the Problem
Chiara Deltito-Sharrott, executive director of the Rhode Island League of Charter Public Schools, pushes back on claims that charter schools harm public education—arguing that they make public education stronger. https://www.providencejournal.com/story/opinion/columns/2025/10/19/charter-schools-show-innovation-accountability-deliver-results-opinion/86603888007/