A conversation with Newport School Superintendent Colleen Burns Jermain
Plus - Newport Saint Patrick’s Day Parade: Here’s what’s happening at bars and restaurants
Newport School Superintendent Colleen Burns Jermain joined What’sUpNewp earlier this afternoon for our monthly live virtual video conversation.
During our conversation, we touch base on regionalization, the new Rogers High School project, mental health issues, the COVID-19 learning gap, preparing students for the Blue Economy, and much more.
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