The Road to RI 2030: K-12 Education Goals
- Advance the state’s first Career and Technical Education Bond on the November 2026 ballot to provide $50 million in financing for the creation of new — and improvement of existing — CTE programs statewide, helping districts close facility-equity gaps, expand access to 21st-century workforce training, and remove barriers so every district can offer programs that meet student and employer needs.
- Expand support for students with the greatest needs by increasing funding for high-cost special education to $20 million, ensuring schools have the resources necessary to serve students requiring intensive supports.
- Reach or exceed Massachusetts’ educational outcomes by 2030 and add one million hours of out-of-school learning time per year through the Learn365RI and the Community Learning Centers initiatives, while making progress in these key areas:
- Improving RICAS math and ELA scores.
- Boosting student attendance.
- Improving FAFSA completion rates.
- Ensure that all students graduate high school with a game plan for accessible and sustainable success through higher education or preparation to enter the workforce.
- Ensure that all students have access to high-quality and personalized support from adults, both during the school day and through extended learning partnerships for before school, after school, and summer learning opportunities.
- Continue to turnaround Providence Public Schools and establish a strong foundation to transition the district back to local control after goals of the Turnaround Action Plan, which was crafted with significant input from the community, have been met.
- Continue to strengthen the instruction of core subjects (ELA, mathematics, and science) by providing local school districts with high-quality instructional materials, focusing particularly on multilingual learners and others who need additional support and providing professional learning for educators to support curriculum implementation.
- Continue to build CTE programs designed to equip students with the academic and experiential skills to succeed in a range of high-wage, high- skill, and high-demand careers.
