AGP Executive Report
Last update: 2 hours agoAI in Education: URI and the Computing Education Alliance are hosting a free AI professional learning conference for K–12 educators on Aug. 11, aiming to help teachers use AI responsibly while understanding limits and school guidance. Privacy & Surveillance: Rhode Island towns are moving to end Flock Safety license plate reader programs—Narragansett voted unanimously to remove cameras, South Kingstown ended its contract, and Cumberland is facing an ACLU push to cancel after a federal lawsuit tied the system to an alleged wrongful arrest. Environmental Health: A URI-led study will assess manganese in Rhode Island drinking water, with towns saying public systems look fine while private wells may need testing. STEM & Drones: A Brockton middle school drone program won a national competition, highlighting a pipeline from robotics into engineering and aviation careers. Public Health Access: Rhode Island Blood Center opens its first Massachusetts donor center in Swansea on Aug. 11 to expand regional blood supply amid ongoing shortages. Local Infrastructure: Barrington is set to use federal funding to speed up two sidewalk projects, including Massasoit Avenue and New Meadow Road.
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