READ THE REPORT: Providence Schools Financial Condition

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Friday, December 13, 2019

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The Rhode Island Department of Education has released the results of a financial analysis of the Providence Public School District. "This 10-week deep dive, conducted by the globally-respected firm Ernst & Young LLP, paints a picture of a district where the status quo has kept investments from reflecting student needs," claims the Department.

“Students need to be at the center of every conversation and every decision, and our district budget is no exception. The needs of our school community have continued to evolve, but the PPSD budget has clearly not kept pace,” said Angélica Infante-Green, Commissioner of Elementary and Secondary Education. “We’re pleased to see that the district is in a better financial position than previous estimates, and this analysis gives us a tool to ensure that funding is being used more efficiently and effectively in the best interest of all students.”

The report costs $295,000 and was paid for by the Partnership for Rhode Island.

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A report conducted by Johns Hopkins and released earlier in the year found that Providence Schools are among the worst in the country.

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