Rhode Island Board of Governors for Higher Education - Serves to avoid costly duplication of services by carrying out and coordinating certain functions on a systemwide basis. MotoRing Technical Training Institute - A post secondary technical school offering 20-30 week courses in to train technicians. Rhode Island Student Loan Authority - A non-profit State authority, provides affordable higher education loans for Rhode Island students and their families. Rhode Island Art Education Association - Art educators' resource for information, discussions of the fine arts in education and for resources in art education, affiliated with the National Art Education Association. Includes a gallery of student works. Catholic Schools of Rhode Island - General information about Catholic education and a directory of elementary and secondary schools operated by the Diocese of Providence. Rhode Island Advocates for Gifted Education (RIAGE) - Non-profit organization promoting awareness of the needs of gifted and talented students. Meeting and membership information, with resources for parents and teachers. Rhode Island Department of Elementary and Secondary Education - State level official education web site. The College Crusade of Rhode Island - An early intervention program to encourage low-income students to stay in school and prepare for higher education. Latino Dollars for Scholars Foundation of Rhode Island - Works to increase the Latino presence in post-secondary education by providing support and resources and by awarding academic scholarships.