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Common Ground grants promote regional collaboration in meeting the diverse needs of Newport County. Application deadline is October 14. A new public forum series, 2020 Vision, looks at the economy, energy/environment, and education in Newport County; sessions will be held September 8, 16, and 22.
Rhode Island is one of 10 winners in the second round of the federal Race to the Top program, it was announced by the U.S. Department of Education. The true winners are the students and educators of Rhode Island who will benefit from the $75 million in federal dollars to improve their schools and to close the achievement gap. Learn more about Rhode Island's win.
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