Early educators have long recognized the importance of social and emotional learning (SEL). With many children experiencing less socialization during the pandemic, PBS resources for social and emotional development can Continue reading
In-Depth Resources for Women’s History Month
Women’s History Month provides great teaching moments to learn about inspiring women, especially from PBS sources such as American Experience and PBS LearningMedia.
American Experience brings to life compelling stories about women who lead advancements in science, technology, politics, sports and activism—often fighting against inequity and Continue reading
NEPM’s Karen Brown on Mental Health Reporting
We’re excited that New England Public Media’s Karen Brown was recently interviewed about her reporting on mental health for the PBS NewsHour Student Reporting Lab.
This educational video for journalism students is among the many resources provided Continue reading
Teaching Children about Black Leaders & Heroes
PBS offers rich resources to honor African Americans during Black History Month and throughout the year. Children can learn about the Black leaders of yesterday and today, exploring Continue reading
NEPM Nurtures & Celebrates Multigenerational Learning!
This past December New England Public Media provided two Family and Community and Learning (FCL) series from Ready to Learn, a U.S. Department of Education funded initiative. Each series of four sessions allowed us to introduce children to key STEM and literacy concepts using resources from Continue reading
STEM Resources to Spark Curiosity & Make Learning Fun!
You can take early elementary learners on math and environmental adventures with two PBS LearningMedia collections from the PBS KIDS shows Old Squad and Cyberchase!
One of these collections is inspired by the zaniest, craziest team of Continue reading
Lesson Plans & More about U. S. Presidency & Inaugurations
Perhaps more than ever we can understand the need to educate our young about United States history. This week, the inauguration of Joseph R. Biden Jr., presents a teachable moment to learn about our presidency and presidential inaugurations.
A curated collection of lessons plans, videos, images, documents and interactives — some in Spanish and some for early grades — is available at PBS LearningMedia to explore the rich history and institution of the U.S. presidency.
Included are lesson plans that focus on Continue reading
Martin Luther King, Jr. — A Beacon of Hope
“The arc of the moral universe is long, but it bends toward justice.”
Martin Luther King, Jr., 21 October 2011
President Barack Obama was said to have had this quotation woven into the rug of the Oval Office. After these past months, which highlighted racial injustice, greater political polarization, and unprecedented civic unrest, Dr. King’s words may never have been more important for us to hold as a beacon of hope.
Children, who are not impervious to the news, need to learn about our history and to celebrate leaders like Martin Luther King, Jr. To honor and teach the contributions and sacrifices of Martin L. King, Jr. — around his day and throughout the year — you’ll find a wealth of resources at Continue reading
PBS Teacher Planning Kit for New School Routines + Webinar
The PBS Teacher Planning Kit for New School Routines is an eight-week planning kit designed for PreK-12 teachers to help navigate this year’s new and changing school routines. This Planning Kit — for January through March — is packed with resources to use in your classrooms and to better engage students who have limited or no access to the internet.
In a one-hour webinar on Continue reading
Hispanic Heritage Month — Local Art & Culture and Beyond
The PBS LearningMedia’s interactive lesson, Diversity in Latino Culture, explores the rich variety found within our region’s Latino food, music, and art — as seen through the lens of Presencia, NEPM’s bilingual, on-air program.
The lesson also introduces students to individuals who have honored and celebrated Latino culture, among them one of Mexico’s great artists, Frida Kahlo, Continue reading