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How One Rhode Island Initiative Is Elevating Experienced Paraprofessionals

Read this article to see how Rhode Island is elevating paraprofessionals to earn bachelor’s degrees and teaching certifications to become licensed teachers. Launched last year by a Rhode Island-based nonprofit called the Equity Institute, the program enrolls fellows in courses at College Unbound, a local higher education institution built for adult learners, providing scholarships to defray the costs.