Mission
Amplify parent voices, build community power, and successfully advocate for the conditions that will create the best educational landscape for our children.
Vision
Ensure that every child in Rhode Island can attend a school that proactively meets their social, emotional, and educational needs.
Guiding Principles
Students First
Our work must be guided by the needs of our kids, and not by partisan interests. Together we can center students and focus our efforts on creating the conditions that help improve outcomes.
Solving for Equity
It’s not right or fair that Latino and Black families in Rhode Island have faced persistent barriers to a high-quality education. We need to level the playing field.
Accountability
Greater family engagement and advocacy will enable real public accountability and ensure that our leaders are responsive to and reflective of the needs of our community.
Relationships Matter
Our work is rooted in listening, learning, and working with allies to establish a unified voice for change and a clear path forward for increasing access to quality public schools.
Community Empowerment
An investment in community engagement means getting people the information they need, creating opportunities for impactful action, and developing leadership over time.
Who We Are
Led by a passionate team of dedicated professionals, Stop the Wait RI comprises parents, educators, advocates, and community leaders with extensive experience in educational equity. Meet our team, learn about their roles, and find their contact information to engage with them.
