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6/25/2021: RISD's Rosanne Somerson; Prov. student absenteeism
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6/25/2021: RISD's Rosanne Somerson; Prov. student absenteeism

The retiring leader of the famed design institution reflects on her seven years at the helm and the future of the school.

Newsmakers | WPRI 12 News

June 25, 202125m 55s

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Show Notes

This week on the first half of Newsmakers: after seven years at the helm of the Rhode Island School of Design, Rosanne Somerson is stepping down at the end of June. Ted Nesi interviewed Somerson on the RISD campus, exploring the future of the school, the high cost of tuition, and the treasures in RISD's famous museum. Then, Target 12 Investigator Steph Machado joins Tim White and Ted Nesi to discuss her new report revealing that 60% of Providence public school students were considered chronically absent this year.