Karina Wood, co-founder of "Rhode Island is Ready," a grassroots education advocacy group, will be speaking about a state school funding formula tonight at the Portsmouth Public Library, 2658 East Main Road, The one-hour event begins at 6:30 p.m. and is free and open to the public. For more information about the group, see Rhode Island is Ready on Facebook.

Education funding formulas have become a hot topic in the general assembly this year, and the Race To The Top effort has put increasing pressure on the legislature. RI is Ready has been in the news recently with their advocacy event at the State House and testimony at the House Finance Committee.

See recent ProJo coverage:
RI Lawmakers weigh plans to establish school aid formula
Activists press need for school funding formula