Media Literacy Week in Rhode Island

OCT. 27-31

September 30, 2025

This year marks the 11th annual U.S. Media Literacy Week hosted by the National Association for Media Literacy Education. Ocean State Media, in collaboration with the Media Education Lab, are excited to co-present Media Literacy Week in Rhode Island!

Check here regularly to find the most updated collection of resources and events to support participation in the Ocean State.

Local Media Literacy Resources

Education Services Rhode Island PBS Education Services is a trusted resource for local educators, students, parents, and learners of all ages providing educational programming and curriculum-based resources through high-quality public media content, centering best practices in digital literacy, and reflecting the values of our diverse community.

Media Education Lab The Media Education Lab is an online community that advances the field of digital and media literacy education through leadership development, scholarship, and community engagement.

In Partnership With

Health

After Trump Administration Ends LGBTQ+ Crisis Lifeline, Massachusetts Group Steps In to Help Youth in Crisis

With the federal shutdown of the 988 “press 3” service for LGBTQ+ youth, Samaritans South Coast and Rhode Island’s call center are expanding culturally competent training to fill the gap in suicide prevention care

September 23, 2025

Paul C. Kelly Campos

Arts & Entertainment

Rhode Island Latino Arts Wins First Amendment Court Battle Against Trump-Era NEA Policy

A federal judge struck down a rule allowing the National Endowment for the Arts to disfavor projects tied to ‘gender ideology,’ siding with Rhode Island Latino Arts and three other groups in a case brought by the ACLU

September 23, 2025

James Baumgartner

Climate & Environment

Climate Change is Delaying Peak Fall Foliage. Here’s What to Expect This Year

From Providence parks to coastal byways, Rhode Island’s fall foliage season is about to burst into color — with peak leaf-peeping expected in mid-to-late October across the Ocean State

September 22, 2025

Rachel Treisman

Climate & Environment

D.C. Federal Judge Allows Revolution Wind Developers to Resume Work Off Rhode Island Coast

A federal judge blasted the Trump administration’s halt of the $5 billion offshore wind project as “arbitrary and capricious,” clearing the way for Ørsted to restart work on the 65 turbines already 80% complete

September 22, 2025

Christopher Shea

Health

Walking Toward Better Health: Meet the Rhode Island Doctor Leading “Walk with a Doc”

Dr. Mariah Stump, a Brown University physician and lifestyle medicine expert, shares how the free community walking program builds fitness, connection, and joy across Rhode Island

September 22, 2025

G. Wayne Miller

Health

RI Delegation Presses Veterans Affairs for Local Staffing Data After Nationwide Cuts

September 22, 2025

Alexander Castro