Newport Foundation Plans ‘Counted Out’ Screening And Math Initiative Announcement

Providence New Bedford, RI, October 19, 2026 —

The Newport Public Education Foundation is hosting a screening of the documentary Counted Out at Rogers High School on November 2. The event will also include the announcement of a new math initiative for Newport’s secondary schools.

The announcement links the film screening with a forthcoming education initiative, but details about the initiative have not been provided. The available information does not specify its name, planned activities, participating schools, launch date or the students and staff it is intended to serve. It also does not identify who will make the announcement.

Other event details are not available. The screening’s start time, whether advance registration is required, and whether the event is open to the public were not provided. The year for the November 2 date was also not stated.

The event is scheduled to take place at Rogers High School. No additional information was provided about the documentary’s subject matter, the screening format or whether speakers or a discussion will accompany the showing. The foundation’s announcement, as summarized, does not include a statement from an organizer or a description of the goals behind the new initiative.

The screening and initiative announcement are the two elements identified for the event. Further specifics about the program and arrangements have not been provided, so its scope and the practical details for attendees remain unclear.

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