The American Revolution: Professional Development for Educators

OCTOBER 17, 2025

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Calling all Middle and High School History Teachers!

Get ahead of the upcoming Rhode Island 250 celebrations with a full day of free professional development on Friday, October 17th!

In collaboration with partners such as the RI Secretary of State’s Office and PBS NEWS Student Reporting Labs, our team will host sessions that emphasize the importance of media literacy in relation to documenting and examining history, particularly in the context of Rhode Island’s role in the American Revolution, as well as highlighting resources around Ken Burns’s upcoming documentary, The American Revolution.

Registered participants will receive:

Space is limited. Complete this interest form to ensure that you’ll be the first to know when registration opens!


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