By Linda Borg; Journal Staff Writer Providence seniors will still get the regular high school diplomas, even though the new graduation requirements haven't been approved by the state.

By Donita Naylor; Journal Staff Writer The hearing, to be held at South Kingstown High School on Monday, will seek public comment on proposed changes to the state's special- education regulations.

By Jennifer D. Jordan; Journal Staff Writer Though local school officials agree that high school retention rates aren't high enough, they say inconsistent record keeping contributes to the problem.

By Brandie M. Jefferson; Journal Staff Writer NORTH KINGSTOWN - A report released Monday by the state Department of Education concluded that the North Kingstown school department misspent more than $245,000 of federal money during a period of nearly 3 years.

By Katie Mulvaney; Journal Staff Writer SOUTH KINGSTOWN - A team of educators, parents, and administrators is touring South Kingstown High School this week in an effort to provide an outsider's perspective on the school.