AGP Executive Report
Last update: 6 hours agoSchool Choice Fight: Rhode Island lawmakers voted to block the governor from opting into the Trump school choice program, arguing the tax-credit scholarships would divert public funds from public schools and reduce oversight. Public Safety Tech Debate: A Rhode Island op-ed challenges the state’s adoption of Flock mass surveillance cameras, warning residents to push back on how the system profiles and tracks people. Health Research: New study findings in Annals of Internal Medicine link shingles vaccination to a lower dementia risk among Medicare patients, adding fuel to vaccine conversations. AI in the Courts: The Rhode Island Supreme Court issued AI guidance for lawyers and judges, stressing that generative AI can “hallucinate” and must not replace professional judgment. Alternative Education Update: Chariho’s alternative learning academy is redesigning its program and building toward a new consortium approach to how alternative schools are evaluated. Maritime & Manufacturing: Steamship Authority’s new Woods Hole terminal is set to open early next week, while REGENT says it has completed the world’s first dedicated seaglider production facility in North Kingstown. STEM in Action: Aquidneck Island Robotics showcased student work at People’s Credit Union, highlighting hands-on STEM opportunities. URI Campus Science Event: URI’s corpse flower (Titan Arum) is blooming for about a day, with extended greenhouse hours and a livestream.
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