Rhode Island Department of Education (RIDE)

Showing Up for Success 📚 Every day is an opportunity to learn, grow, and connect! Hear from Hillary Morente, Head of School at Blackstone Valley Prep Upper Elementary, who shares how attendance builds more than just academic skills—it builds a strong, supportive community. Whether it’s a science lab, a math assessment, or a fun Friday, every student’s presence matters. The Attendance Matters Challenge continues! From April 27 to May 22, Rhode Island schools with the best and most improved attendance can win FREE tickets to Kids Night on June 6. #AttendanceMatters | #RIFC

Today is Rhode Island Independence Day! 🎆 #DidYouKnow? Rhode Island declared its independence on May 4, 1776, with the Act of Renunciation. In Rhode Island schools, the Act of Renunciation is introduced in 4th Grade, as outlined by RIDE's Social Studies Standards. #RI250 🇺🇸

Happy #TeacherAppreciationWeek! 🍎 ✨ Here's Commissioner @AInfanteGreen & 2025-26 State Teacher of the Year Sarah Dully with a special message to educators. Be sure to stay tuned all week long for video spotlights featuring some of RI's 2025-26 District Teachers of the Year!

Happy Rhode Island Independence Day! 🎆 As we count down to the 250th anniversary of our nation, stay tuned each week for historical highlights & fun facts about Rhode Island's impact on the American Revolution & the formation of the United States! 🇺🇸 #RI250 #RhodeIslandHistory

Have you registered for our Math Matters RI event yet?! The "RI STEAM Expo, The Ocean State: Anchored in Math, Powered by STEAM," is coming up next Saturday, May 9, 2026, at PCTA! 🎉 Reserve your spot now: eventbrite.com/e/the-rhode-is…

The math is adding up to something big... ➕ 🎉 We are just over ONE WEEK AWAY from our 2nd annual Math Matters RI event! Join us on Saturday, May 9 at PCTA for the RI STEAM Expo! The event is free, but you need to register! Click here: eventbrite.com/e/the-rhode-is… #MathMattersRI

#ICYMI: Commissioner @AInfanteGreen and @GovDanMcKee joined @RhodeIslandFC this past Friday to kick off the RIFC Attendance Matters Challenge! The four-week long attendance push is officially underway. Winning schools will receive RIFC tickets! Read more: woonsocketcall.com/news/mckee-inf…

Learning is taking off in Warwick! ✈️ Students at Warwick Area Career and Technical Center are currently exploring aviation and electrical circuitry through hands-on, real-world learning experiences, ultimately preparing them for future careers. 🔌💡 @WarwickSchools #CTE

Every day counts 🏫 Today marks the start of our Attendance Matters Challenge with RIDE. Hear from 6th Grade Special Educator and Grade Chair Ellie Garin from Blackstone Valley Prep on why attendance matters — not just for social development, but for the lasting impact of showing up every single day. From April 27 to May 22, RI schools with the best and most improved attendance can win FREE tickets to Kids Night on June 6. Show up for your school — then celebrate at Kids Night! #AttendanceMatters | #RIFC

#ICYMI: RIDE is partnering with @RhodeIslandFC to launch the #RIFCAttendanceChallenge! ⚽️ Click the link below to find out how your school could win tickets to an upcoming RIFC game: attendancemattersri.org/rifcattendance… #AttendanceMattersRI #EverdayCountsRI #Cool2BeInSchoolRI #RIFC

Attendance is a team sport ⚽️ This morning, RIFC Interim President Sean Carey, 2025 Rhode Island State Teacher of the Year Milissa O’Neil, Governor Dan McKee, and RIDE Commissioner Angélica Infante-Green spoke at the RIFC Attendance Matters Challenge kickoff. #AttendanceMatters | #RIFC

Showing up is the real MVP. Proud to partner with @RIDEpted and @RhodeIslandFC on #AttendanceMattersRI—recognizing schools that lead in attendance and rewarding top performers with tickets to RIFC matches. ⚽📚

ATTENDANCE IS A TEAM SPORT! ⚽️ 🤝 Today, Commissioner @AInfanteGreen joined @GovDanMcKee and @RhodeIslandFC to kick off the RIFC Attendance Matters Challenge! Winning schools will receive tickets to an RIFC game! For full challenge details, click here: attendancemattersri.org/rifcattendance…

Attendance is everything📚 We’re teaming up with RIDE for the Attendance Matters Challenge! Every week from April 27th to May 22nd, Rhode Island schools with the best and most improved attendance will win FREE tickets to our Kids Night on June 6th. Show up for your team, your school, and yourself. We’ll see you in class—and at Kids Night on June 6th!

We're officially kicking off our #RIFCAttendanceChallenge with @GovDanMcKee and @RhodeIslandFC. Tune in now! #EverydayCountsRI #AttendanceMattersRI facebook.com/share/v/1HAAcy…

We are just over TWO WEEKS AWAY from our second annual Math Matters RI celebration! 🎉 The RI STEAM Expo is happening on Saturday, May 9, 2026, from 8:30am to 12:30pm at Providence Career & Technical Academy. Registration is required! Register here: eventbrite.com/e/the-rhode-is…

We've been keeping a secret... The Rhode Island Department of Education (RIDE) and @RhodeIslandFC are teaming up to kick off a big challenge... ⚽ Find out more this Friday! Stay tuned. 👀

Learning doesn’t stop when the school day ends, and neither can we. Year-round learning is key to closing the achievement gap with Massachusetts. My proposed FY27 budget invests $2M to keep expanding these opportunities and help our students get ahead. #Learn365RI

Today, Commissioner @AInfanteGreen & @GovDanMcKee visited an April Vacation Camp at the Boys & Girls Clubs of Warwick. Students were engaged in many hands-on STEAM activities, including designing food trucks & participating in a paper airplane contest! #MathMattersRI #Learn365RI

#WATCH: Learning how to manage your money is power, and Rhode Island students know it. From budgeting basics to building savings, Aarav and Alex from North Kingstown High School tell us why being financially responsible is so important for students. #FinancialLiteracyMonth