Rhode Island schools are struggling, leaving many students falling behind, and absenteeism is on the rise. We talk with Gov. Dan McKee, who hopes to change that with his new education plan, Learn365RI. And Providence appears to be moving forward with a hotly debated development on Wickenden Street. We hear about what it could mean, and why the City Plan Commission approved it despite neighborhood opposition. Also, why is UMass-Dartmouth leaving the Star Store in New Bedford, and how will it affect the city's downtown? Plus, a look back on the week in politics; and a few tips on what to do this week. 
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Rhode Island schools are struggling, leaving many students falling behind, and absenteeism is on the rise. We talk with Gov. Dan McKee, who hopes to change that with his new education plan, Learn365RI. And Providence appears to be moving forward with a hotly debated development on Wickenden Street. We hear about what it could mean, and why the City Plan Commission approved it despite neighborhood opposition. Also, why is UMass-Dartmouth leaving the Star Store in New Bedford, and how will it affect the city's downtown? Plus, a look back on the week in politics; and a few tips on what to do this week. The post Gov. McKee’s education plan, Wickenden development dispute, and more appeared first on TPR: The Public's Radio.

Rhode Island schools are struggling, leaving many students falling behind, and absenteeism is on the rise. We talk with Gov. Dan McKee, who hopes to change that with his new education plan, Learn365RI. And Providence appears to be moving forward with a hotly debated development on Wickenden Street. We hear about what it could mean, and why the City Plan Commission approved it despite neighborhood opposition. Also, why is UMass-Dartmouth leaving the Star Store in New Bedford, and how will it affect the city's downtown? Plus, a look back on the week in politics; and a few tips on what to do this week. 
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The Weekly Catch is a half-hour show hosted by Morning Edition host Luis Hernandez, featuring the work of our local journalists and bringing you more depth on the most important stories of the week.

Every Friday at 4:30 p.m. and 6:30 p.m. you'll hear interviews, stories and essays that both capture the best of the week and advance stories that continue to evolve. You’ll hear regular conversations between Luis and our Political Reporter Ian Donnis, and feature reports from our talented newsroom journalists across Rhode Island and southeastern Massachusetts. We'll expand on and provide context for investigative and enterprise reporting, regularly showcase our weekly arts segment, Artscape, and offer our tips on what to do each weekend. You can also find The Weekly Catch on Friday afternoons, wherever you get your podcasts. Subscribe on&nbsp;Spotify&nbsp;or&nbsp;Apple Podcasts&nbsp;or use&nbsp;this RSS feed&nbsp;for your podcatcher of choice.

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