Good times missed: N.S. committee hopes to replace experiences for 2020 seniors
NORTH SMITHFIELD – From concerts and sports, to travel opportunities and maybe even graduation, the senior class of 2020 has watched as events anticipated for years are cancelled with the goal of curbing the...
Districts prepare for long haul with distance learning: Public schools officially closed through...
BURRILLVILLE/NORTH SMITHFIELD – Efforts to continue K through 12 education amid the COVID 19 pandemic will continue for at least another month in Rhode Island following an announcement on Monday, March 30 by Gov....
After smooth launch, N.S. leaders look to address social/emotional aspect of distance learning
NORTH SMITHFIELD – Supt. Michael St. Jean said he's confident that teachers and students in North Smithfield will adapt to a distance learning plan implemented in the district this week.
St. Jean said he's more...
First week of distance learning enhanced by ‘Spirit Week’ in Burrillville
BURRILLVILLE – The Burrillville school district took a unique approach to the first week of distance learning for public school students in Rhode Island, with a "virtual spirit week," that helped to keep kids...
Burrillville, North Smithfield prepare for distance learning, schools closed through April 3
PROVIDENCE – Gov. Gina Raimondo has announced that all public schools in Rhode Island will remain closed through at least April 3, and is rolling out a unique distance learning program beginning Monday that...
Burrillville High School wins $20K grant for computer science
PROVIDENCE – The Rhode Island Department of Education has announced 20 winners of Computer Science for Rhode Island High School grants to expand computer science pathways in Rhode Island, including Burrillville High School.
The CS4RI...
Burrillville officials prepare for COVID-19
BURRILLVILLE – Communities across the globe are looking for ways to stem the spread of the coronavirus, and local officials noted this week that Burrillville is no exception.
Local authorities spoke with NRI NOW about...