Multilingual Students Face Systemic Barriers to High School Completion
Definition: Percentage of multilingual learners in Providence Public School System who graduate high school within four years.
Source: Rhode Island Department of Education (RIDE) Graduation Data
Linguistic Diversity Not Matched by Teacher Certification, Limiting Student Success
Definition: Total number of educators in Providence Public School Department certified to teach bilingual, dual-language, or world language programs as of March 2025.
Special Education Family Satisfaction Reveals Gaps in Equitable Service Delivery
Definition: Percentage of family members with children in Providence Public School District (PPSD) who report favorable opinions about special education services in in 2023/24 school year.
Source: Providence Public School District Annual Parent Surveys (RIDE Surveyworks)