Cranston Mayor Signs Commitment To Increase Out-Of-School Learning

CRANSTON, RI — Cranston Mayor Kenneth Hopkins signed a commitment with Gov. Dan McKee to increase the city's out-of-school learning opportunities for children.

On Wednesday, McKee and Hopkins signed the Learn365RI Municipal Compact.

"I want to thank our partners in Cranston for joining our strategy for increasing the educational outcomes of our students," McKee said. "I look forward to seeing how our students succeed with this new initiative."

Learn365RI is an initiative 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.

"We are excited to join with Governor McKee, as well as my fellow mayors and municipal leaders, to invest in our Cranston students," Hopkins said. "We look forward to improving access to educational opportunities across our city by creating fun, engaging, and inspiring experiences. Supporting academic skill development with out-of-school learning and real-world exposure is invaluable to prepare our students for lifelong success."

Cranston is the 11th Rhode Island community to commit to partnering with the state to improve student achievement levels through increasing out-of-school learning time. The city joins Newport, Bristol, East Providence, East Greenwich, Providence, Warren, Smithfield, Pawtucket, North Kingstown, and Jamestown.

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