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Rhode Island education officials have reached an agreement with the superintendent of Providence schools to terminate his contract in the wake of criticism about a hiring decision.
Education Commissioner asks for Providence Superintendent’s resignation Published Wed May 19 2021 15:02:30 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) by John Bender
Rhode Island Education Commissioner Angélica Infante-Green has asked for the resignation of Providence Superintendent Harrison Peters, who was tasked with leading the district through the state’s takeover of the city’s school system. The request comes after days of public scrutiny and criticism of school district leaders for the hiring of a top administrator, Olayika Alege.
Last week, Alege was charged with assaulting a minor at a Warwick gym, for grabbing and massaging the young person’s foot. Alege was placed on leave, and later asked to resign by the district.
May 19, 2021 9:18 am
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RI Commissioner of Education Angélica Infante-Green and Providence Superintendent Harrison Peters pose beside on of the 25 “Congratulations, Providence Seniors!” signs on RIPTA buses
PROVIDENCE, RI (WLNE) – Rhode Island Department of Education Commissioner Angelica Infante-Green has asked Providence Public Schools Superintendent Harrison Peters to resign, according to a spokesperson.
The commissioner’s request comes amid growing calls for his resignation from both state lawmakers and teachers unions over his vetting process and hiring of former Providence Schools Administrator Olayinka Alege.
Court records show Alege was charged with simple assault and battery by the Warwick Police Department on April 20 after he gave a forced foot massage to a minor at a gym. The charges were filed on May 10.