The Rhode Island Department of Education (RIDE) aims to ensure that all Rhode Island students are ready for success in college, careers, and life. A Rhode Island graduate should be able to think critically and collaboratively and act as a creative, self-motivated, culturally competent learner and citizen. Through the cross-agency PrepareRI initiative, RIDE aims to close the gap between what students learn in school and what they need for high-wage, high-demand jobs.