Our Work

Building a stronger public education system for every Rhode Island child.

We bring people together to address barriers, advance solutions, and expand opportunities for students and families.

HOW WE WORK

How We Turn Our Mission Into Action

We use an ABC approach to create lasting change in Rhode Island’s public education system.

Advocate

Advance policies and systems change that support students and expand educational opportunities.

Build

Strengthen the capacity of communities and education leaders to develop and advance solutions.

Collaborate

Bring people and organizations together to address shared challenges and work toward common goals.

What We’re
Working On

We focus on key areas where we can make the biggest impact for students, families, and communities across Rhode Island.

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Policy & Advocacy

Education policy priorities, legislative initiatives, and systemic conditions affecting students and families.

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Community Engagement & Leadership

Opportunities for students, families, educators, and community members to contribute perspectives and shape solutions.

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Partnerships & Collaboration

Working with schools, organizations, and community leaders to address shared challenges.

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Core Values

  • We prioritize students' needs, interests, and aspirations in every decision we make.

  • We strive to eliminate barriers to education, working against racism in all its forms to give all children access to equitable learning resources and experiences.

  • We co-create with students, families, educators, and community members, relying on their experiences and perspectives to inform solutions that achieve the best outcomes for students.

PROGRESS & EVIDENCE

What Progress Looks Like

Our work is making a real difference. Here are a few ways we're seeing progress in Rhode Island's public education system.

COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT
1,200+

Community Members Engaged

People participating in our events and meetings to help shape the future of public education in Rhode Island.

02 / PARTNERSHIPS
25+

Partner Organizations

Organizations working together toward shared goals for students, families, and educators.

03 / ADVOCACY
5

Policy Wins & Milestones

Policy wins or milestones advanced through advocacy and collaborative action.

04 / INVESTMENT
10+

Initiatives Supported

Initiatives RIEC has supported, launched, or helped develop.