Modernizing School Facilities and Supporting Teachers
- Continued facility investments through the $250-million statewide school construction bond passed by voters in 2022 and with over $50 million in School Building Authority Capital Funds which have created thousands of construction jobs and ensured students are learning in modern facilities that support their needs. RIDE’s School Building Authority collaborates with municipalities and school districts on a variety of school construction projects, from teardowns and new builds to renewal and modernization.
- Approved $4 billion worth of much-needed construction projects throughout the State for 46 local education agencies since March 2021. Dozens of projects are in the pipeline with many major projects completed including:
- Achievement First High School - Providence
- Classical High School – Providence ($50 million in improvements)
- Cumberland (Multiple additions and improvements)
- Eden Park – Cranston
- Edward Martin Middle School – East Providence
- Elizabeth Baldwin Elementary - Pawtucket
- Frank D. Spaziano Elementary School - Providence
- Garden City Elementary School – Cranston
- Lincoln (Multiple additions and improvements)
- Pleasant View Elementary School – Providence
- Rogers High School – Newport
- The Narducci Learning Center – Providence
- William D’Abate Elementary School - Providence
- Winters Elementary School – Pawtucket
- Offered a second round of grants from RIDE’s 21st Century Technology and Equipment Fund
- Offered a third round of grants in 2025 from RIDE’s Facility Opportunity Initiative totaling $6.5 million, which prioritizes high-impact educational enhancements where they are most needed.