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.

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Politics & Justice

McKee Insists He is Hitting Hard Against Trump. Not Enough, His Critics Say

The 2026 gubernatorial race is heating up. Revolution Wind is sputtering. Is it time to turn up the temperature?

September 22, 2025

Nancy Lavin

Climate & Environment

Sen. Whitehouse Wants to Know Where the Quahogs Have Gone

The bipartisan QUAHOGS Act, introduced by Sen. Sheldon Whitehouse and Sen. Tim Scott, would create a task force to study why Rhode Island’s iconic shellfish and other East Coast bivalves are in steep decline

September 22, 2025

Christopher Shea

Health

Rhode Island, Massachusetts Join Regional Public Health Partnership to Coordinate Disease Prevention

Eight states, including Massachusetts and Rhode Island, formed a partnership to share resources on vaccines, emergency preparedness and public health, amid federal uncertainty

September 19, 2025

Jeremy Bernfeld

Economy

URI Rams Football Home Games to Move to Centreville Stadium for Next Year

The University of Rhode Island will relocate home games to the new 10,500-seat stadium while Meade Stadium undergoes an 18-month overhaul, aiming to boost the fan experience and expand its audience

September 19, 2025

Alexander Castro

Sports

Why High School Sports Exist in Rhode Island: League Director Says Participation Comes First

As student numbers decline and co-op teams expand, RI Interscholastic League director Mike Lunney urges schools to refocus on why sports were created — to keep kids engaged, build character, and prepare them for life beyond the field

September 19, 2025

Mike Szostak

Health

As Child Poverty Rises in Rhode Island, Advocates Warn: ‘We Need to Do Something Now’

New Census data show 32,549 children lived in poverty in 2024 — a jump of more than 20% from the year before — as advocates urge state action on health care, housing, and food security

September 19, 2025

Luis Hernandez