PROVIDENCE, RI – On Saturday, May 11th night, Governor Dan McKee and Always Learning Rhode Island, in partnership with the National Governors Association and the Rhode Island Department of Education (RIDE), hosted a partial WaterFire basin lighting in celebration of the Learn365RI. 

“Learn365RI is about bringing communities together as one team with one common goal – improving educational outcomes across our state,” said Governor Dan McKee. “I thank everyone who has stepped up to join this team: Always Learning Rhode Island, the National Governors Association, RIDE, our municipal leaders, the business community and families, students and educators across our state.”

Learn365RI is Governor McKee’s statewide initiative to improve student educational outcomes across Rhode Island by focusing on increasing three key metrics: reading and math skills; school attendance rates; and Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) completion rates.

The event included an educational resource fair featuring various state programs and efforts, as well as performances from Hope High School, the Smithfield High School Chorus, and the Achievement First Cheer Team.