April 21, 2024 - Eroding Rhode Island History / Mental Health in RI classrooms/ Weekly Insight

Rhode Island PBS Weekly

On this episode, Pamela Watts takes an in-depth look at how climate change and rising sea levels threaten some of Rhode Island’s historical and iconic homes. Then, Michelle San Miguel introduces us to a local educator who has found a way to make learning fun by putting students in the drivers’ seat. And his lessons go well beyond academics. he’s on a mission to spark a joyful rebellion – one that he says became increasingly necessary during the pandemic. Finally, on this episode of Weekly Insight, Michelle San Miguel and WPRI 12’s politics editor Ted Nesi talk about the future of Rhode Island’s Public Transit Authority – RIPTA – after allegations of a hit and run incident forced their CEO Scott Avedisian to resign.