PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WLNE) — It’s back to school today for students across the Providence Public School District.

But for some, the first day comes with a big change, as a number of newly redesigned schools welcome students into upgraded spaces.

We caught up with Providence education leaders to find out what parents can expect as the new school year gets underway.

More progress has been made in Providence Public School District’s efforts to redesign and re-construct its public schools.

Wednesday, students attended Harry Kizirian and Frank D. Spaziano elementary schools for the first time.

The new pre-K through eighth grade schools will be home to more than 1,000 eager pupils.

And, as the Providence school district sees an increase in multi-lingual students, both schools are offering dua

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