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

Climate & Environment

CT, RI Seek Federal Court Injunction to Resume Work on Halted Revolution Wind Project

September 18, 2025

Áine Pennello

Health

As Calls Increase, Rhode Island’s 988 Crisis Line is ‘Ready to Answer That Phone’

In Rhode Island, the suicide and crisis hotline call center received over 1,500 calls in July. That’s a more than 200% increase from when 988 first launched

September 18, 2025

Luis Hernandez

Housing

Rhode Island House GOP Says RIHousing Spends Too Much on Salaries, Not Enough on Affordable Housing

Caucus analysis claims the state’s housing finance agency devotes outsized resources to administrative costs compared with peers in Massachusetts and other New England states; RIHousing CEO pushes back, calling the criticism political and highlighting billions invested in homes

September 18, 2025

Ian Donnis

Economy

Pawtucket Mayor Donald Grebien Says Hasbro’s Exit a Loss, But Not a Surprise, as the City Looks Ahead

‘We care. We’re worried about the jobs right now,” the mayor said. “We’re worried about the people.’

September 18, 2025

Luis Hernandez

Elections

Rhode Island Rejects Trump Administration Request for Voter Registration List

Secretary of State Gregg Amore said he objected to providing personally identifiable information, like the last four digits of one’s social security number, contained in the state’s voter rolls

September 17, 2025

Jeremy Bernfeld

Transportation

Pay Raise and Bonus for T.F. Green CEO Cleared For Takeoff

September 17, 2025

Christopher Shea