Barbara Dury
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Executive Producer, Rhode Island PBS Weekly
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02-05-2009 01:48:34
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During Gov. McKee’s State of the State address, Rhode Islanders were introduced to Bella Vasquez a student at Sheila C. “Skip” Nowell Leadership Academy. Michelle San Miguel of Rhode Island PBS sat down with Bella to understand why her education hit roadblocks.
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Appreciate Mayor Brett Smiley writing this letter to Peter Neronha in support of the merger. Excited to work as one organization with the talented journalists at The Public's Radio 89.3FM
My new article for The Chronicle of Philanthropy looks at the barriers matching fund requirements present to disadvantaged and rural communities seeking federal aid, and what philanthropy can do to help
The cost of borrowing for the Pawtucket soccer stadium increases dramatically; the latest developments on the Washington Bridge - and RI's new tourism campaign is All That. Join Harrison Tuttle 𝕂𝕖𝕟 𝔹𝕝𝕠𝕔𝕜 Antonia Noori Farzan Hummel Report tonight @7/Sunday @ noon. Rhode Island PBS
Grateful I was able to attend the National Press Foundation Future of the American Child fellowship w/ a great group of journalists. I heard from powerful speakers on issues ranging from education & childcare to juvenile justice & child welfare. #NPFFellows
Lots of great takeaways from 1st full day of Future of the American Child fellowship. Appreciate Patricia Cole insight on the lifelong consequences of early childhood adversity. Also powerful to see BiancaVázquezToness reporting on students who are chronically absent #NPFFellows
Really insightful conversations at The Future of the American Child fellowship. Heard from Kim Janey tonight about how economic stability affects a child’s wellbeing. Grateful to National Press Foundation for the opportunity. Looking forward to the coming days in Charlotte. #NPFFellows
Congressman Congressman Gabe Amo and I recently talked about the surge of migrants at the U.S.-Mexico border, the wars in Ukraine and Gaza, as well as his upbringing in Pawtucket.
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During our second Weekly Insight segment on Rhode Island PBS Weekly, Ted Nesi and I talk about the changes in Rhode Island's congressional delegation.
I'll also have an interview with Congressman Gabe Amo on Sunday at 7:30 p.m.
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Voters don't always have final say -- state legislatures and governors are increasingly undermining ballot measures that win theconversation.com/voters-dont-al… via The Conversation U.S.
Multilingual learners are the fastest-growing student population in Rhode Island. Angelica Infante told Isabella Jibilian and me that at a time when the student population as a whole is declining, the number of English learners has increased by 76 percent over the last decade.
Excited about the debut of our first Weekly Insight segment! Catch up on what's behind the headlines in RI and MA with Michelle San Miguel and me tonight at 7:30pm on Rhode Island PBS Weekly (or watch online)