In this episode, Briana Jones, a Special Education Transition and Culinary CTE teacher at Central Falls High School, reflects on the moment she was surprised with the 2026 Rhode Island Milken Educator Award! Often called the "Oscars of Teaching," the prestigious award recognizes exceptional educators all across the country. Briana also talks about her passion for teaching, the relationships she has with her students, and the incredible community that makes Central Falls High School so special.

In this episode, Commissioner Angélica Infante-Green sits down with Principal Melissa Centracchio and Assistant Principal Beth Cauley from Archie R. Cole Middle School in East Greenwich to talk about how they reimagined their schools’ daily schedule to create more opportunities for differently-abled students to participate in electives. They also share their methods and best practices for prioritizing student needs to ensure all students feel supported and included.

What makes a school district truly unique? In this episode, 2026-27 Rhode Island Superintendent of the Year, Dr. Peter Cummings of Narragansett Schools, sits down with Commissioner Infante-Green for a meaningful conversation about his journey in education, the wide range of CTE opportunities available to students in Narragansett, and what he believes makes the Narragansett school community so special.