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Episode 2 – 2/13/26
Hope Pod Live returns for its second week with comprehensive coverage of Rhode Island news and social justice issues. The February 14th episode features an exclusive interview with RWU senior Rachel Cabral about her groundbreaking research on Thomas White, a...
The future of technology in the classroom
Welcome to the very first episode of Tech in Education. In this series, we explore how technology has shaped — and continues to shape — learning in our schools and what that means for parents, teachers, and students. In today’s episode, we take a look back at the history and evolution of educational technology and where it’s headed next. To help guide the conversation and gain helpful insight, we’ve interviewed Dr. Katherine Blagden, an education professor here at Roger Williams University and a specialist in technology and artificial intelligence, who shares her expertise on how these tools are changing the classroom.
Brown University’s Plan to Rebuild and Restrengthen
Three months after the December 2025 shooting at Brown University, officials say their focus is on strengthening campus safety while supporting community healing. Brown has switched from traditional keys to a card access system, expanded its blue light emergency phone, added more cameras, and launched a campus-wide road map called “Brown Ever True.”
Rhode Island Director of Transportation Peter Alviti Steps Down
Peter Alviti, Director of RIDOT, is retiring on February 27th. In Peter Alviti’s letter of resignation, it said Rhode Island had met its goal of having less than 10 percent deficient bridges, but a WPRI target investigation concluded that RIDOT removed over 700 bridges from their quarterly progress reports, altering the percentage of bridges in good condition.
Rhode Island’s Local Weekly Stories (2/8/26 – 2/14/26)
Middle School and High School ID cards may have the phone numbers of the national suicide prevention lifeline, and the substance abuse and mental health services administration hotline.
Infants in the Neo-Natal Intensive care unit in Providence were dressed up for Valentines day in outfits made by volunteers from a non-profit group, Project Sweet Peas.
Students, friends, campus leaders, and anybody with a valid campus id gathered on February 7th to remember and honor Ella Cook and Mukhammadaziz Umorzokov.
Progress and Challenges in Rhode Island’s Child Welfare System
Currently, Rhode Island’s child welfare system shows signs of improvement, with declines in child mistreatment and repeat maltreatment over the past decade. However, challenges remain, including high child removal rates and a growing reliance on less stable foster care placements. These issues disproportionately affect vulnerable children and families, particularly those experiencing economic hardship, substance use, or mental health challenges. While the state has introduced prevention-focused efforts like the PACE plan to strengthen families and reduce out-of-home placements, continued investment and accountability are critical to ensuring long-term stability for children.
Fred Korematsu’s Story Highlights Current Civil Injustice.
Fred Korematsu Day is used as a reminder to protect minorities and to fight for what is right. Several important guest speakers spoke on why Korematsu’s legacy is important today and what the younger generation can do to help spread his story and the message that goes along with it.
RWU Club Hockey Celebrates Senior Players
The RWU Hawks took on the Connecticut College Camels last Saturday. The game was also the Hawks senior night game, celebrating 7 graduating seniors. The Hawks were defeated 7-1.
Rhode Island’s Housing Crisis by the Numbers
Rising home prices, limited supply, and stagnant wages are pushing housing out of reach for renters and buyers across the state Housing Conditions in Rhode Island Data Story: Housing has become one of the most significant issues facing Rhode Island today, and the data...
Episode 8 – 11/14/25
Roger Williams University's student journalism initiative, Communities of Hope, presents groundbreaking solutions journalism examining two critical pathways for vulnerable Rhode Island youth. The investigation highlights Child and Family Rhode Island's Independent...