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GEMS-Net<\/h1>

Advancing Science Education Through Lasting Partnerships Since 1995<\/p><\/div><\/div>

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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.<\/strong><\/h1>\n\n\n\n
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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.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

A certified OpenSciEd Professional Learning Provider, GEMS-Net supports our partner school districts in implementing the OpenSciEd curriculum.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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30 Years of Science Education<\/h2>

GEMS-Net moved to URI’s Kingston campus and celebrated 30 years of providing high-quality professional learning in 2025.<\/p><\/div><\/div>

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Elementary and Middle School Professional Learning<\/h2>

Explore GEMS-Net’s elementary and middle school professional learning models for partnering school districts.<\/p><\/div><\/div>

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Proudly Partnering with 15 School Districts Across Rhode Island:<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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  • Central Falls<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  • Chariho<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  • Cumberland<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  • Exeter-West Greenwich<\/li>\n\n\n\n
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  • Narragansett<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  • Jamestown<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n
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    • New Shoreham<\/li>\n\n\n\n
    • North Kingstown<\/li>\n\n\n\n
    • Paul Cuffee<\/li>\n\n\n\n
    • South Kingstown<\/li>\n\n\n\n
    • Warwick<\/li>\n\n\n\n
    • West Warwick<\/li>\n\n\n\n
    • Westerly<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n
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      How Does Our Partnership Continue to Improve Science Education? <\/h2>\n\n\n\n

      Watch the video below to find out more!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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