Rhode Island

Direct Action for Rights and Equality (DARE)

DARE organizes low-income families in communities of color to win economic, social and political justice. In 1999, DARE launched the START (Students and Parents Taking Action for a Real Tomorrow) Project, an intergenerational campaign designed to address the problems in the Providence School System. Areas of focus: discipline policies, drop out rates.

340 Lockwood Street
Providence, RI 02907
Phone: (401) 351-6960
Fax: (401) 351-6977
DARE@DARETOWIN.ORG

Public Education Network Local Afilliates:

The Education Partnership

The mission of the Education Partnership is to increase academic achievement in all public schools through improved leadership and governing policies at the state and local levels. The EP was born out of a combination of three active and effective organizations (The Business Education Roundtable, The Public Education Fund, and The Greater Providence Chamber of Commerce) all working on the same goals albeit with little coordination of efforts. These organizations have merged to create a common vision, to speak with a common voice, and to increase our presence throughout the state to help and advocate for improved student achievement.

Ms. Valerie Forti, President
345 S. Main St
Providence, RI 02903-2912
Phone: (401) 331-5222
Fax: (401) 331-1659
vforti@edpartnership.org