By — Ben Berke, Ocean State Media Ben Berke, Ocean State Media Leave your feedback Share Copy URL https://www.pbs.org/newshour/show/elementary-school-journalists-work-to-reverse-falling-test-scores Email Facebook Twitter LinkedIn Pinterest Tumblr Share on Facebook Share on Twitter Audio In Providence, Rhode Island, public schools have long faced scrutiny over low test scores, crumbling buildings and persistent challenges communicating with bilingual families. But one city elementary school is pushing back against that narrative, thanks to a team of young journalists. Ben Berke of Ocean State Media reports for our arts and culture series, CANVAS. Listen to this Segment Watch Watch the Full Episode PBS NewsHour from Dec 02, 2025 By — Ben Berke, Ocean State Media Ben Berke, Ocean State Media