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

Education

Tina O’Brien, Rhode Island’s History Teacher of the Year, on the Importance of Creating Lifelong Learners

For North Providence history teacher Tina O’Brien, studying the past makes ‘you feel more connected to the world around you’

September 11, 2025

Luis Hernandez

Economy

A Winter of Discontent? Ratepayers, Advocates Urge Regulators to Reject Proposed Utility Hikes

Seasonal increases, end of COVID-era debt repayment terms pose a double whammy for vulnerable R.I. Energy customers

September 10, 2025

Nancy Lavin

Health

No Bats, No Public Hearing Date Yet For Troubled DCYF Building

After three bat sightings in August — including one that prompted a weeklong office closure — union workers say the Providence building is unsafe, urging state officials not to renew DCYF’s 10-year lease

September 10, 2025

Christopher Shea