Marian Wright Edelman Keynote at RI Kids Count Luncheon

LPR Contributor January 29, 2014 Marian Wright Edelman Keynote at RI Kids Count Luncheon2016-09-08T13:56:01-04:00 Art & Life, LPR Sports Network, News No Comment

Rhode Island KIDS COUNT hosted a 20th Anniversary Special Kick-Off Luncheon, Wednesday, January 29th, 2014, celebrating two decades of advocacy for children

The keynote speaker was Marian Wright Edelman, Founder and President of the Children’s Defense Fund who is the nation’s foremost child advocate.

Victor Cappelan, left, and Dr. Pablo Rodriguez, right

Victor Cappelan, left, and Dr. Pablo Rodriguez, right

Marian Wright Edelman, Founder and President of the Children's Defense Fund being interviewed by Dr. Pablo Rodriguez, President of Latino Public Radio

Marian Wright Edelman, Founder and President of the Children’s Defense Fund being interviewed by Dr. Pablo Rodriguez, President of Latino Public Radio

Victor Capellan, left, and Gov. Lincoln Chafee, right

Victor Capellan, left, and Gov. Lincoln Chafee, right

LPR Coverage of RI Kids Count Event 1/29/2014

Marian Wright Edelman by Latino Public Radio

Victor Capellan by Latino Public Radio

The Children’s Defense Fund’s Leave No Child Behind(r) mission is to ensure every child a Healthy Start, a Head Start, a Fair Start, a Safe Start, and a Moral Start in life and successful passage to adulthood with the help of caring families and communities. CDF provides a strong, effective and independent voice for all the children of America who cannot vote, lobby, or speak for themselves.

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LA PIZARRA DEL SÚPER PROFE
POR ELWIN PEÑA ¨EL SÚPER PROFE¨
RESULTADOS DE MLB
BOSTON 6 PHILLIES 3: Por Boston, Rafael Devers de 3-0 (311), Marco Hernández de 1-0 (269). Por Los Phillies, Jean Segura de 4-1, una remolcada (283).
TORONTO 6 NY YANKKES 4: Por Los Yankees, Dellin Betances, 2 entradas de 2 ponches (0-0,0.00). Por Los Azulejos, Teoscar Hernández de 3-0 (219), Richard Ureña de 2-1, una remolcada (264).
CLEVELAND 7 TWINS 5: Por Los Mellizos, Miguel Sanó de 5-2, una anotada y una remolcada con HR (29) (241), Jorge Polanco de 2-1 (302). Por Los Indios, Carlos Santana de 4-0, una anotada y uan remolcada (280), Franmil Reyes de 3-0, una anotada (244).
BALTIMORE 8 DETROIT 2: Por Los Orioles, Jonathan Villar de 4-1, una anotada y 2 remolcadas (276), Hanser Alberto de 5-2, 2 anotadas y una remolcada (317), Pedro Severino de 2-1, una anotada (262). Por Detroit, Dawel Lugo de 4-1 (236), Willy Castro de 3-1 (224), Gregory Soto, 1.1 entradas de un ponche (0-5,5.91).
WASHINGTON 7 BRAVES 0: Por Washington, Juan Soto de 3-1, una anotada (296), Víctor Robles de 3-2, 2 anotadas y una remolcada (254).
HOUSTON 12 KANSAS 3:Por Los Astros, Framber Valdez, una entrada de 3 hits, una carrera, un boleto y un ponche (4-7,5.60). Por Los Reales, Adalberto Mondesí de 4-2, una anotada 266), Randy Rosario, una entrada de un hit y dos ponches (1-0,5.40).
MILWAUKEE 7 SAN LUIS 6: Por Los Cardenales, Marcel Ozuna de 3-0, una anotada (250=, Génesis Cabrera, una entrada de un hit, una carrera, un ponche (0-2,4.86).
CHICAGO 16 PIRATAS 6: Por Los Piratas, Pedro Reyes de 5-2, una anotada y tres remolcadas (204), Erick González de 4-1, una anotada (214), Michael Feliz, 2 tercios, un hit, 2 ponches (3-4,3.61), Richard Rodríguez, un tercio sin más (4-5,3.73), William Jerez, una entrada de 2 hits, una carrera, un ponche (1-0,3.52). Por Los Piratas, Robel García de 0-0 (203), Pedro Strop, una entrada de un ponche (2-5,5.11).
OAKLAND 6 TEXAS 1: Por Los Rancheros, Ronald Guzmán de 3-0 (213), Perdió, Jonathan Hernández, 2.2 entradas de 2 hits, 3 carreras, 2 boletos y 4 ponches (1-1,3.75), Rafael Montero, una entrada de un hit, dos ponches y una carrera (2-0,2.88).
COLORADO 10 SAN DIEGO 5: Por San Diego, Manny Machado de 4-0 (256), Manuel Margot de 1-0 (243). Por Los Rockies, Raimel Tapia de 5-1 (278), Carlos Estévez, una entrada sin más (2-2,3.78).
SAN FRANCISCO 2 MIAMI 1: Por Los Marlins, Starlin Castro de 4-1 (267), Magneuris Sierra de 3-1, una anotada (320), Héctor Noesí, una entrada de un hit, un ponche (0-3,9.38), Jarlin García, perdió, un tercio de 2 hits, una carrera (3-22.93). Por Los Gigantes, Jhonny Cueto, 5 entradas de 3 hits, 2 boletos y 2 ponches (1-0,0.00), Fernando Abad, un tercio sin más (0-2,4.82), Wandy Peralta (1-1,6.49).
LA ANGELS 6 TAMPA BAY 4: Por Tampa, Willy Adames de 3-1 (252). Por Anaheim, Albert Pujols de 4-2, una anotada y 4 remolcadas con HR (23) (251), Luis García, una entrada de un ponche (2-1,4.17), Hanser Robles, salvó (21), 1.1 entradas de un boleto y 2 ponches (5-0, 2.36).
SEATTLE 11 CHICAGO WSOX 10: Por Los Medias Blancas, Eloy Jiménez de 4-3, 2 anotadas y una remolcada (259), Wellington Castillo de 5-1, una anotada y 5 remolcadas con GS (10) (204), Kelvin Herrera, no completó entradas, un hit, una carrera (3-3,6.90).
CINCINNATI 3 ARIZONA 1: Por Cincinnati, Aristides Aquino de 4-1 (269). Por Los Dbacks, Ketel Marte de 4-2 (327).
LA DODGERS 3 NY METS 2: Por Los Dodgers, Pedro Báez, una entrada sin libertades (7-2,3.17). Por Los Mets, Robinson Canó de 2-1, una anotada (265), Amed Rosario de 3-0 (286), Juan Lagares de 1-0 (210).

ESTADÍSTICAS
1. Los Cachorros han anotado 13 ó más carreras en 3 juegos seguidos. Es el primer equipo desde los Tigres del 1993.
2. Khrys Bryant tienen el record en los Cachorros con más HR en los primeros 5 años con 138.
3. Kyle Lewis es le primer jugador de los Marineros con 4 HR en sus primeros 6 partidos.
4. Dellin Betances debutó en la campaña con 2 tercios de entrada y dos ponches. El lanzador dominicano, se había perdido toda la campaña.
5. Anibal Sánchez lanzó más de 6 entradas en salidas consecutivas, por primera vez en la campaña.
6. Los Atléticos de Oakland tienen 3 jugadores con 30 ó más HR, por primera vez desde el 2001. Matt Chapman (34), Matt Olson (34) y Marcus Semien (30).
7. Los Padres de San Diego no ganan más de 77 juegos desde el 2010. Sólo han ganado 68 partidos en la campaña.
8. Jhonny Cueto lanzó 5 entradas en blanco en su segunda apertura. No ha permitido carreras en el 2018 en 10 entradas.
9. Albert Pujols llegó a 656 HR en su carrera y se coloca a 4 de Wllie Mays.
10. Zac Gallen no ha permitido más de 3 carreras en ninguna de sus 15 primeras aperturas en MLB.
11. Ketel Marte ha bateado 2 ó más hits en 58 ocasiones en esta campaña. Es la mayor cantidad para un jugador de la Liga Nacional.

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State Moves Forward in Turnaround Process
for Providence Schools

With Show Cause Hearing Complete,
Commissioner Has Three Weeks to Issue Final Order

PROVIDENCE, R.I. – The Rhode Island Department of Education (RIDE) took another step towards assuming control of the Providence Public School District (PPSD) today with the completion of a show cause hearing. Commissioner of Education Angélica Infante-Green now has up to three weeks to issue a final order that will make state control official.

“We cannot let the momentum fade or allow education to drop off the radar. We must move forward with urgency,” said Infante-Green. “The Johns Hopkins report underscored that the Providence school system is broken, and I have heard from the community that the report was just the tip of the iceberg. It’s on all of us to help fix it. There will be times when we disagree as a community, but as long as we continue to make the students our top priority, I am confident that we can bring transformational change to Providence schools.”

None of the four parties identified as having standing under state law – the mayor, the city council, the school board, or the interim superintendent – chose to object to the state assuming control of PPSD. As part of today’s legal proceeding, the Commissioner also entertained a Motion to Intervene from Providence students and parents being represented by the Rhode Island Center for Justice. The motion was denied on the grounds that the rights of specific parents or students to intervene cannot supersede those of all parents and students.

In delivering her decision, Commissioner Infante-Green thanked the students and parents who were a party to the case, as well as the hundreds of community members who have shared their stories and offered feedback through nine community forums,15 focus groups and work sessions, and then again this afternoon.

“My decision is in no way a rebuke of the role that students and parents will play in the turnaround process. They want to be a part of developing a bold, sustainable turnaround action plan for Providence, and I need them to be a part of that plan,” she said. “For so many of the Rhode Islanders I’ve met, this is personal. It’s personal because they grew up in this city. They work here, they went to school here, and they love it here. So I understand why there would be hesitation to let an outsider like me come in and lead this charge. But to every Providence resident, I say this: it’s personal for me, too. I may not be from here, but I’m here now, and I am all in. We have important work ahead of us, and it’s only just begun. Let’s get to work.”

The community has several avenues through which to get involved in the turnaround process, including through monthly meetings with key stakeholder groups and, once a Turnaround Superintendent is named, a monthly meeting to provide updates and work on components of the turnaround action plan.

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La gobernadora Raimondo visita la prisión

CRANSTON, R.I. (WJAR) - La gobernadora Gina Raimondo visitó la prisión de Seguridad Mínima el viernes para ver qué medidas se están tomando para evitar que los presos regresen.

En la instalación de Seguridad Mínima en el ACI, hay lavadoras, una cocina y una sala llena de computadoras para capacitación porque el objetivo es preparar a los internos para el mundo exterior.

"Entonces, hemos movido una gran cantidad de programas desde las 2:30 en adelante, así que, como nosotros, salen por la mañana, hacen su trabajo y luego regresan para satisfacer cualquier necesidad educativa que tengamos. Quiero decir, nuestro objetivo está tratando de ayudar a estas personas a convertirse en ciudadanos respetuosos de la ley, que pagan impuestos y tener éxito cuando salgan ", dijo Warden Carole Dwyer.

En el área de liberación laboral de la unidad, hay 16 internos en libertad laboral y el gobernador Raimondo ha creado un grupo de justicia penal para tratar de ayudar a evitar que los ex internos regresen.

Es un trabajo en progreso, y el Departamento de Trabajo y Capacitación es parte del esfuerzo para garantizar que los reclusos obtengan las habilidades que necesitan para conseguir un trabajo.

"Eso es donde estamos tratando de sumergirnos un poco más para hacer que la pista sea más suave para la gente. Hay muchas cosas que podemos hacer junto con el Departamento de Correcciones para que eso funcione bien", dijo Michael Gray, de la Justicia Criminal. Grupo de trabajo.

Actualmente, el edificio de seguridad mínima solo utiliza dos de cada cinco dormitorios. Espera que haya un camino para atraer a más delincuentes a este sistema, para que puedan volver a la sociedad y contribuir en lugar de agotar los recursos.

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Reed to Announce $1.7 Million for RI Parks & Rec

Senator Reed helps increase RI’s share of LWCF by $700k over last year’s funding levels to expand outdoor recreation opportunities;

Funds could be used at Goddard Park for new Concession Building or to repair and restore the Carousel Building

WARWICK, RI – On Monday, September 16 at 10:30 a.m. at Goddard Memorial State Park in Warwick, U.S. Senator Jack Reed will join with Rhode Island Department of Environmental Management (DEM) officials to announce a new $1.7 million Land and Water Conservation Fund (LWCF) grant to upgrade parks, preserve open spaces, and enhance public outdoor recreation opportunities for more Rhode Islanders. This is a $700,000 increase over last year’s funding levels.

Some of the federal funds may be used to make improvements to facilities and amenities at Goddard Park, such as a new concession stand or to refurbish the carousel building, which sits on a hill overlooking Greenwich Bay. Goddard Park attracts thousands of visitors each year as Rhode Island’s most popular Metropolitan Park, and offers a nine hole golf course, an equestrian area, 18 miles of bridle trails, 355 picnic tables, 11 game fields, and a performing arts center for weddings, concerts, picnics, and special events.

DEM has recently used federal LWCF funding on a variety of projects across the state, such as a new “green” beach pavilion at Lincoln Woods State Park, and upgraded bathroom facilities at Fishermen's State Park and Campground.

“Land and Water Conservation Funds are crucial to Rhode Island and the state does a great job putting them to work. Rhode Island’s park system is essential to our economy, community, and public wellness. This federal funding will help the state develop new outdoor recreational facilities and protect open spaces. I am pleased to deliver additional funding this year to enhance parks, trails, and wildlife refuges while providing more opportunities for Rhode Islanders to get outside and enjoy the natural beauty of our state,” said Senator Reed.

President Trump's budget recommended essentially zeroing out LWCF funding. But Senator Reed, a member of the Senate Appropriations Subcommittee on Interior and Environment, which funds proposed LWCF projects, helped lead a bipartisan coalition of Senators to increase LWCF appropriations and permanently reauthorize the program as part of a comprehensive public lands and natural resource management bill that was signed into law this year.

The National Park Service administers the LWCF state grant program. The primary source of revenue for the LWCF is from federal offshore oil and gas lease revenues.

At the state level, the LWCF program is administered by DEM. The state awards the federal funds to local communities and municipalities through a competitive application process. These federal funds must be matched by the state and may be used for acquisition, new construction, and renovation of recreational sites.

“We appreciate the leadership of Senator Jack Reed and our Congressional Delegation in securing this critical funding to upgrade Rhode Island parks and recreational facilities and preserve open space across our beautiful state,” said Rhode Island Department of Environmental Management Director Janet Coit. "Rhode Island’s parks, beaches, and green spaces are part of what make our state so special. Because they are so vitally important to connecting residents to the outdoors and providing Rhode Islanders and visitors a place to recreate and unwind, Governor Raimondo has made supporting our state parks a top priority. We’re thrilled that Rhode Island will continue to benefit from this valuable federal grant program.”

Over the last half century, LWCF has invested more than $71 million in Rhode Island to protect the state’s coastlines and historic sites, and increase recreation access.

Rhode Island's natural and public assets – including 8,200 acres of parkland, 1,000 campsites, 400 miles of hiking and biking trails, 200 fishing spots, 25 parks and nature preserves, and eight saltwater beaches – are magnets, attracting more than nine million Rhode Islanders and tourists a year. They're also an engine that adds an estimated $315 million to the economy, generating nearly $40 million in state and local taxes and supporting nearly 4,000 jobs a year.

However, more visitors (a 37% increase in beach visitation from 2010 to 2017), far fewer employees (full-time staffing in DEM's Parks and Recreation Division has dropped by 67%, to 42 FTEs from 123, since 1989), longer seasons, and aging facilities are hindering DEM's ability to meet some park users' expectations. DEM has been leading an initiative proposed by Governor Gina M. Raimondo to celebrate, modernize, and reinvest in state parks and beaches. According to a recent study, Rhode Island's parks and beaches rank first nationally in visits per acre but 47th in state support per visit.

Click here to learn more about OCEAN STATE OUTDOORS: Rhode Island's Comprehensive Outdoor Recreation Plan, which DEM released last month.

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