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Who will be Providence Mayor Brett Smiley’s point person as the city’s schools transition back to local control? - The Boston Globe
- Providence transitions from state oversight to local school control, effective July 1.
- Mayor Brett Smiley faces questions about who will handle the takeover on the ground.
- Possible options include a former superintendent or a mayor’s office liaison.
- The city aims to avoid a chaotic reopening by ensuring staff and facilities readiness for August.
- Commissioner Infante-Green may be weighing how to respond if issues arise during the handover.
- Rhode Map’s Rhode Island coverage accompanies the article and offers additional local context.
- The transition marks the end of state oversight in Providence’s largest school district.
- The article notes questions about the superintendent’s future as part of the transition.
- The piece emphasizes the need for accountability during the transition period.
- Dan McGowan is cited as the reporter offering insights on the transition.
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