# Rhode Island Schools: Success or Missed Mark | Providence News

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Podcast: [Providence News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!](https://stenobird.com/podcast/providence-news-today-2-min-news-the-daily-news-now-7606668)
Published: 2026-07-17T17:15:11+00:00
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Rhode Island’s education officials declare the Providence Public School District takeover a success, citing record graduation rates, improved test scores, and new school construction — but the reality is more complicated. Out of 43 original goals, only 10 were met, with just two of 22 student learning targets achieved. Critics, including the former mayor, argue the intervention missed its core promise to reform the teachers’ union contract. While academic performance has rebounded — even surpassing pre-pandemic levels in some areas — key metrics like student belonging and specific grade-level scores have declined. The state blames the pandemic for disrupting progress and cites underfunding by the city, which led to a $15 million settlement. The final report urges continued investment and stability, but quietly drops all original benchmarks — leaving future accountability unclear. Listen in comfort: Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN: advertise@thednn.ai This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting. Report issues to feedback@thednn.ai. View sources & latest updates: https://sources.thednn.ai/dfcec6330b388d6d

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