New School Proposals

Advancing Equity Through Innovation: Backing Bold New School Proposals

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    New England Technical Academy

    New School, SY2026-27

    New England Technical Academy (NETA) prepares every student for college and career success through equitable, personalized learning, rigorous academics, and innovative Career and Technical (CTE) pathways aligned with the evolving needs of emerging industries.

    Review the Complete Application 

    Enrolling Communities: Statewide  

    Grades: 9-12

    Proposed Number of Seats: 1152 

    To write your letter of support, 

    CLICK HERE

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    De La Comunidad Bilingual

    New School, SY2027-28

    De La Comunidad Bilingual (DLC) is a K-12 public charter school that prepares all learners to graduate biliterate and ready to lead in their communities and beyond through rigorous dual language (DL) education and a full-service community school model.

    Review the Complete Application 

    Enrolling Communities: Providence, Pawtucket, and Cranston 

    Grades: K-12

    Proposed Number of Seats: 628 

    To write your letter of support, CLICK HERE

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    PVD Prep

    Expansion, SY2026-27

    The mission of PVD Prep is to prepare a diverse group of Providence’s middle school students for college preparatory high schools. 

    Review the Complete Application

    Enrolling Communities: Providence 

    Grades: 5-8

    Proposed Number of Seats: 168 

    To write your letter of support, CLICK HERE

Public Comment Process

Open from July 30, 2025, 10:00 a.m. EST - October 6, 2025, at 5:00 p.m. EST

RIDE invites members of the public to provide written public comments on the completed charter proposals. The count of these letters are reported at the final Council hearing where the charter is either approved or rejected.

WE NEED YOUR SUPPORT!

Comments and statements may be submitted the following ways:

  • By e-mail to RICharters@ride.ri.gov, then a subject line that says “Support for [INSERT CHARTER NAME]’s application.

  • By mail to RIDE at 255 Westminster Street, Providence, RI 02903 Attn: Office of College and Career Readiness

  • At the following public hearings:

    • Mon, September 15, 2025 | 5:00–7:00 PM
      Location:       RI Dept. of Education, 255 Westminster Street, Providence, RI
      Applications: New England Tech Academy, De La Comunidad Bilingual, PVD Prep

    • Wed, September 17, 2025 | 5:00–6:30 PM
      Location:       Pawtucket Public Library, 13 Summer Street, Pawtucket, RI
      Applications: New England Technical Academy, De La Comunidad Bilingual 

    • Mon, September 22, 2025 | 5:00-6:00 PM

Location: PAFF Auditorium, 80 Washington Street, Providence, RI

Application: PVD Prep

  • Mon, September 29, 2025 | 5:00–6:00 PM
    Location:     Cranston Public Library, 140 Sockanosset Cross Road, Cranston, RI
    Application: De La Comunidad Bilingual

Get Involved

Your voice matters! There is a place for everyone who is connected to our schools at the Rhode Island
Education Collective. Get involved today and help us create a brighter, more equitable future for students in
our state.

Email: Info@RIEducationcollective.org

Rhode Island Education Collective
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Providence, RI 02903