THIS WEEK’S MUSE PRESTON SINGLETARY Glass art is probably as old as any art form. Obsidian is a naturally occurring black (though sometimes brown or green) volcanic glass and one of the first types of glass known to (stone age) humans. Its smooth and light-catching qualities made it an ideal material for […]
The Greater Attleboro Area Council for Children Announces 2022 Christmas Is for Kids Dates and Schedule ATTLEBORO, MA. – November 21, 2022 – The Greater Attleboro Area Council for Children is pleased to announce that donor phone lines for Christmas Is for Kids opened yesterday. This week, the phone lines are open November […]
Commissioner’s Weekly Field Memo RIDE’s Readiness-Based Graduation Requirements On November 15, 2022, the Council on Elementary and Secondary Education approved updated Secondary Regulations that aim to reimagine high school and the statewide graduation requirements. The secondary regulations establish college and career-ready coursework as the default expectation for every child in Rhode Island. Through […]
EarthTalk® From the Editors of E – The Environmental Magazine Researchers have found that the more people are exposed to air quality monitoring data, the more they will do to reduce air pollution. Credit: pexels.com. Dear EarthTalk: Is there any proof that recent advances in air quality monitoring and the widespread sharing […]
Thank You For Believing In The Power Of The Arts Dear Friend The AFCC’s Julie Wake (from left), Amy Tuttle, Shelby Harrison, and Chris Kazarian (missing from photo: Marianne Williams) As we gather with friends and family to celebrate this day of gratitude, we at the Arts Foundation want to give a […]
Tufts University Names New President Posted November 22, 2022 By John O. Harney Comings and Goings … SUNIL KUMAR Tufts University named Johns Hopkins University Provost Sunil Kumar to be the Massachusetts institution’s next president, succeeding Anthony Monaco in July 2023. Born in India, Kumar will be the first Asian American and first person of color to serve as Tufts president. […]
DECEMBER 2022 ACTIVITIES FOR CHILDREN @ EAST PROVIDENCE PUBLIC LIBRARIES Follow this link to add your email to our newsletter list! Visit With Santa Sat, December 10, 2:00-4:00 on the lawn at Weaver Library Take photos with Santa Claus and decorate cookies. Family and Friends Photo Days! Sat, Dec 10 at […]
Haga clic aquí para español Dear Neighbor, The last couple of years have brought us many challenges, and as we look forward to celebrating Thanksgiving this year with friends and family, I am reminded how much we have to be thankful for here in our capital city. First, as I reflect on […]
