EAST PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WPRI) — Boston Globe Rhode Island reporter Steph Machado joined Kim Kalunian on 12 News at 4 Wednesday to share the outcome of a case involving the civil rights of multilingual learners in Providence. According to the U.S. Department of Justice, Newcomer Academy, a Providence high school that serves new immigrants over the age of 17, was failing to provide students with the education they are entitled to under federal law. Watch the full interview in the player above. Read the details of the settlement in The Boston Globe Rhode Island: DOJ settles with Providence over civil rights violations at Newcomer Academy » 12 News, the trusted source for local news in Southern New England, is proud to announce a new partnership with The Boston Globe Rhode Island. This collaboration brings together two powerhouse news organizations to provide Rhode Islanders with unparalleled, in-depth reporting on the issues that matter most to them. As part of this unique partnership, Steph Machado and other members of The Boston Globe Rhode Island team will regularly join 12 News live on air to discuss some of the biggest news events in the state. MORE: Globe RI & 12 News Stories Globe RI on BostonGlobe.com » Globe RI & 12 News Partnership: WPRI 12 partners with The Boston Globe Rhode Island to deliver unmatched local news coverage MORE: Globe RI & 12 News Stories Close Thanks for signing up! Watch for us in your inbox. Subscribe Now Special Coverage & Notices SIGN UP NOW