Celebrate the great things happening in Newport’s public schools and honor the recipients of the Noreen Stonor Drexel Education Awards during the Newport Public Education Foundation’s annual Evening for Education. This year’s event will be held from 6-8:30 p.m. Friday, June 7 at Salve Regina University’s Young Building (Pell Center), located at 518 Bellevue Ave. in Newport.
Evening for Education supports the Newport Public Education Foundation’s enrichment and community grants, which provide educational experiences that directly and positively impact the students of Newport’s public schools. During the 2018-2019 academic year, the Newport Public Education Foundation awarded more than $22,000 in grants to classroom teachers and community partners.
Noreen Stonor Drexel Education Awards: The Noreen Stonor Drexel Education Awards recognize individuals and organizations that significantly contribute to the students of Newport’s public schools.
Friend of Education: Louise White
Partner in Education: Boys and Girls Club of Newport County
Unsung Hero in Education: Pauline Perkins Moye