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Within the Feinstein College of Education at the University of Rhode Island, the GEMS-Net Program supports the implementation of high-quality science programming within partnering school districts across the state.
GEMS-Net provides ongoing curriculum-based professional learning for science educators through workshops, coaching, and mentoring, as well as district-wide administrator support and strategic planning.
A partnership among Rhode Island school districts, scientists, engineers, and educators, GEMS-Net guides with the mission of advancing science education practices for the benefit of all students.
A certified OpenSciEd Professional Learning Provider, GEMS-Net supports our partner school districts in implementing the OpenSciEd curriculum.

Proudly Partnering with 15 School Districts Across Rhode Island:
- Burrillville
- Central Falls
- Chariho
- Cumberland
- Exeter-West Greenwich
- Foster
- Narragansett
- Jamestown
- New Shoreham
- North Kingstown
- Paul Cuffee
- South Kingstown
- Warwick
- West Warwick
- Westerly

How Does Our Partnership Continue to Improve Science Education?
Watch the video below to find out more!
“I have never had a more collaborative and supportive professional development for science education like I did with GEMS-Net.”4th Grade Teacher, Warwick, RI

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