Basics
What does RISPE stand for?
Rhode Island School for Progressive Education
Is RISPE accredited?
No.
What is the total amount of our FY2024 budget?
$1.4 million
Where are the RISPE offices?
225 Dyer Street, Third Floor, Providence, RI 02903
What organization did RISPE originate from?
The Learning Community
Name as many of our funders as you can...
Charles and Lynn Schusterman Family Foundation, W.K. Kellogg Foundation, The Rhode Island Foundation, Papitto Opportunity Connection, State of Rhode Island, United Way of Rhode Island, Joukowsky Family Foundation, NewSchools Venture Fund, Nellie Mae Education Foundation
How many full-time staff does RISPE employ?
9
What regional accrediting body are we accountable to?
The New England Commission of Higher Education (NECHE)
Our current accelerated teacher certification program prepares teachers to teach in what grade span?
Elementary grades 1-6
Name all three RISPE co-founders.
Christine Alves, Melanie Griffith, Tori Thomson
What year was RISPE approved by the state to operate as an institution of higher education?
2019
What urban school district has put the most teachers through our ESOL certification program?
Central Falls
Name as many RISPE staff titles as you can.
President, Vice President of Strategy and Partnerships, Vice President of Operations and Student Services, Director of Academics and New Teacher Recruitment, Director of Development, Coordinator of Certification Programs, Development Officer, Executive Assistant and Coordinator of Special Events, Recruitment and Admissions Coordinator
Name one of RISPE’s core values.
Education Justice, Transformation for Equity, Humanity & Love, Solidarity for Liberation, Responsiveness & Creativity
Name three of Christine Alves professional peers (not RISPE staff).
Christina Paxson, Dennis Littky, Karla Vigil, Paige Clausius-Parks, Jack Warner