Coventry Leaders Sign Commitment To Increase Out-Of-School Learning

COVENTRY, RI — Town officials in Coventry signed a commitment with Gov. Dan McKee to increase the town's out-of-school learning opportunities for children.

On Tuesday, McKee, Coventry Town Manager Daniel Parrillo, and Town Council President Hillary Lima signed the Learn365RI Municipal Compact.

"I thank our partners in Coventry for recognizing the importance in expanding and strengthening educational opportunities for our students," McKee said. "Investing in our students is something we can all get on board with."

Learn365RI is an initiative aiming to improve student learning outcomes to reach Massachusetts levels in three key metrics: RICAS math and English Language Arts scores, student attendance, and Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) completion.

"High quality education cannot just be the priority of school departments and the families they serve, but that of the entire community," Lima said. "A well-educated community is the backbone of success for not only the future of a city or town, but for the state of Rhode Island as well. The town of Coventry is proud to enthusiastically make that commitment to improving education outcomes in the Ocean State with the Governor’s office."

Coventry is the 12th Rhode Island community to commit to partnering with the state to improve student achievement levels through increasing out-of-school learning time. The town joins Newport, Bristol, East Providence, East Greenwich, Providence, Warren, Smithfield, Pawtucket, North Kingstown, Jamestown, and Cranston.

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