In his column published on the national platform – The Daily Caller – on October 12, 2025, Mike Stenhouse writes: “In their effort to create “safe spaces” that might save lives, the Left’s God-denying agenda has made schools unsafe places that put the emotional and physical health of students at severe risk. The suicide attempt by […]
Across multiple fronts, the RI Department of Education (RIDE) continues to fail Ocean State students and families. In the latest instance that highlights RIDE’s woke incompetence, the United States government has just filed legal action to stop RIDE and the Providence Public School District (PPSD) from discriminating against teachers based on their race in violation […]
There have been a number of developments in two complaints filed by the Law Centre at the RI Center for Freedom & Prosperity against the RI Department of Education (RIDE) and its Commissioner, Angelica Infante-Green.
In a pivotal vote Tuesday night, the conservative majority of the Chariho Regional School Committee rejected a contract extension for Superintendent Gina Picard ending speculation about direction of the district. Picard has faced criticism from parents for her progressive agenda. The proposed contract would have extended Picard’s tenure through June 2028 at a starting salary of $170,404.20 with provisions for annual salary adjustments, and enhanced benefit.
NOTE: Below is the testimony I submitted to the RI Senate Committee on Education for its March 12 hearing on Senate bill No. 0238, which would prohibit parents and the community from seeking to remove sexually-explicit and age-inappropriate materials from K-12 public schools. —— Original Message —— From “Mike Stenhouse” <mstenhouse@rifreedom.org> To “Slegislation@rilegislature.gov” <Slegislation@rilegislature.gov> Date […]
The Law Centre at the Rhode Island Center for Freedom & Prosperity has filed a formal complaint with the U.S. Department of Education’s Office for Civil Rights (OCR), alleging that multiple state entities are violating Title IX regulations. The complaint, submitted Wednesday evening, cites nine named entities, including Rhode Island Commissioner of Education Angelica Infante-Green, the Rhode Island Interscholastic League, Attorney General Peter Neronha, and six school districts—Barrington, Chariho, Cumberland, East Greenwich, North Kingstown, and Providence.
The Rhode Island Center for Freedom & Prosperity announced Wednesday that it has received more than 160 petition signatures from residents urging the Rhode Island Interscholastic League (RIIL) to end its policy allowing biological boys to compete in girls’ K-12 sports.
In addition to an open letter by prominent RI athletes to the RI Interscholastic League, petitioning it to repeal its policies that allow boys to compete in girls’ sports … Ocean Staters are now weighing in. As reported by the RI Center for Freedom & Prosperity, below are the unedited comments from some of the […]
Families across Rhode Island gathered at the third annual ALL SCHOOL FAIR! Hosted by Rhode Island Families for School Choice this free, family-friendly event featured over 30 schools and vendors, including traditional public schools, charter schools, private schools, and homeschooling resources.
On January 31, 2025, President Donald J. Trump signed an executive order aimed at expanding educational opportunities for American families through school choice. This order emphasizes the belief that parents should have the primary role in determining their children’s education rather than government institutions. The executive order is a significant move towards redirecting federal funds […]
The Rhode Island Center for Freedom & Prosperity praises President Trump’s executive order reaffirming the legal definition of sex and protecting women’s sports under Title IX. Learn more about the national debate and policy implications.
PUBLISHER’S NOTE: It’s National School Choice Week. Because of the overwhelming political influence on Ocean State lawmakers, teacher unions have blocked virtually every attempt to allow parents to have more choices, or education freedom, when it comes to selecting the most appropriate schools for their children. Private, Catholic, and home schools present a compelling alternative […]
Discover Rhode Island’s top school options! On January 26, 2025, families attended the third annual All School Fair in Cranston, hosted by RI Families for School Choice. Explore K–12 options, including public, charter, private, and homeschooling. Part of National School Choice Week. Learn more at RISchoolFair.com!
President Trump’s January 20, 2025 Executive Order – Ending Radical And Wasteful Government DEI Programs And Preferencing – addresses Critical Race Theory by seeking to dismantle DEI programs that incorporate CRT principles. Per a 2023 report by the RI Center for Freedom & Prosperity, a significant portion of the social studies standards adopted by the […]
Bob Chiaradio addressed the Providence School Committee with a stern and urgent message, urging them to reject the Title IX rewrite influenced by the Rhode Island Department of Education’s (RIDE) guidance.
Bob Chiaradio delivered a passionate critique of the Bristol-Warren School Committee, condemning their Title IX policy for endangering young girls by exposing them to unnecessary risks
Bob Chiaradio passionately addressed the Burrillville, RI School Committee, urging them to remove the Rhode Island Department of Education’s (RIDE) guidance from their transgender policy.
Bob Chiaradio delivered an impassioned testimony to an attentive Central Falls School Committee, challenging the Rhode Island Department of Education’s (RIDE) transgender policy
Bob Chiaradio received thunderous applause after delivering a powerful critique of the Rhode Island Department of Education’s (RIDE) harmful and misleading transgender policies before the Johnston School Committee.
Bob Chiaradio took a bold stand before the East Providence, RI School Committee, addressing the unfairness of the Rhode Island Department of Education’s (RIDE) transgender policy.
Bob Chiaradio voiced strong concerns to the Warwick, RI School Committee, criticizing their adherence to the Rhode Island Department of Education’s (RIDE) transgender policy.
In a powerful and direct address to the Lincoln, Rhode Island School Committee, local advocate Bob Chiaradio urged transparency and accountability, calling out the district for what he described as gaslighting parents.
Bob Chiaradio remains steadfast in his mission to protect and preserve opportunities and spaces for female students within North Smithfield schools. During the latest School Committee meeting, Chiaradio continued to champion his message, emphasizing the importance of fairness and safety in school sports and facilities. With a focus on maintaining equal opportunities for girls in athletics and ensuring secure, respectful environments, his advocacy highlights the need for clear policies that uphold these values. Chiaradio’s dedication reflects his commitment to the well-being and empowerment of female students in the school community.
The Rhode Island Center for Freedom & Prosperity is calling on parents of K-12 and college students to take action by July 15 to exempt their schools from changes to Title IX regulations. The changes, implemented by the Biden Administration’s Department of Education, are criticized for threatening women’s sports, weakening due process, infringing on parental rights, and violating First Amendment rights.
Bob Chiaradio continues his efforts to inform and educate school committees across Rhode Island, including the Chariho School Committee, about the original intent of Title IX. During his recent appearance, Chiaradio emphasized that Title IX was established to protect women’s rights based on biological sex, not the radical interpretations that include gender identity under the Biden Administration’s changes to Title IX. Highlighting the need to uphold fairness in women’s sports and educational opportunities, Chiaradio advocates for policies that adhere to Title IX’s foundational principles to ensure the protection and advancement of women and girls.
Witness Bob Chiaradio’s powerful address to the Narragansett, RI School Committee as he brings critical truths about transgender policies and their potential risks to female students. In this compelling video, Bob outlines his concerns over the safety and well-being of female students in shared spaces, urging the committee to reconsider their stance on these guidelines.
Join Bob Chiaradio on his relentless mission across Rhode Island as he addresses the Barrington School Committee, clarifying that RIDE’s transgender policy is not law but merely maligned guidance. In this compelling video, Bob educates the committee members on the legal distinctions and implications of the policy, urging them to reconsider their stance for the safety and well-being of all students.
Join Bob Chiaradio on his relentless mission across Rhode Island as he addresses the Barrington School Committee, clarifying that RIDE’s transgender policy is not law but merely maligned guidance. In this compelling video, Bob educates the committee members on the legal distinctions and implications of the policy, urging them to reconsider their stance for the safety and well-being of all students.
Watch as Bob Chiaradio passionately addresses the North Kingstown, RI School Committee, challenging their acceptance of RIDE’s controversial transgender guidance. Bob delivers a powerful speech, highlighting concerns over female safety and questioning the committee’s decisions. This video captures the heated moments and critical points of debate surrounding this sensitive issue. Don’t miss this compelling confrontation as Bob stands up for student safety and accountability!
Watch now as Bob Chiaradio educates the Exeter-West Greenwich, RI School Committee on the recent changes to Title IX proposed by the Biden administration and the Rhode Island Department of Education’s (RIDE) guidance on transgender student rights.