Education at Arizona PBS
Education is a key part of our mission! Arizona PBS is at the forefront of educating children in our state through public service efforts. We also keep our community informed about developments in child development, local schools and educational initiatives in Arizona.
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Education is key
The Arizona PBS Education team provides early childhood and K-12 educators, caregivers and parents the most valuable and innovative tools for the children they teach and care for. Through high quality and evidence-based outreach programs, teachers, caregivers, students and children alike can benefit from the resources given. Everything provided is up to par and aligned with the state and national educational standards.
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Arizona PBS Writes: Articles for families and educators
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Turkey tails: A fun writing prompt to encourage gratitude
This writing assignment is full of gratitude and leads students through the activity in five simple steps.
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AZPBS in Your Neighborhood
Our team participates in local community events around the state, handing out books and resources to families and educators. Each year, we strive to reach more community members than the year before. This fall, our staff has been all over the state, and we also celebrated the winners of the 2023 Arizona PBS Digital Video Contest.
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Look for Arizona PBS at community events for families and find professional development opportunities for educators throughout our state.
Yearlong resources
AZPBS LearningMedia
Arizona PBS and sister PBS stations around the country have curated free, standards-aligned videos, interactives, lesson plans and more just for Arizona teachers like you. Log in and explore to make the most of these resources.
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free webinar
“What Is a Good Job Now?” in child care
Dec. 2
What would it take to make child care work a true, valued profession? How is anti-immigrant policy and sentiment affecting the work and the job market? What are viable solutions, from corporate-provided or state-sponsored care to unionization, for California and the nation? Four panelists visit ASU’s Zócalo at 6 p.m. PST on Dec. 2 to discuss what a good job looks like in the field right now, and their vision for a more sustainable and nurturing future.
for educators
Explore Arizona landscapes and history with ‘Trail Mix’d’
Discover the beauty of low desert, pine forest and everything in between as we experience the variety of Arizona landscapes. These resources enable educators to teach students about the landscapes and natural histories in Arizona and to inspire them to explore the outdoors.
for educators
Uncovering the Timeless Innovations of Indigi-Genius
Indigi-Genius is a web series devoted to telling the scientific and cultural impact of Indigenous creations and knowledge on not only the past, but the present world we know today.
AZPBS kids LEARN!
Ready to Learn resources
Through the Ready To Learn Initiative, funded by the U.S. Department of Education, CPB and PBS are partners in developing high-quality educational media and resources to advance critical early learning skills for children ages 2 to 8 to help them succeed in school, work and life. This collection represents the library of teaching resources created under five Ready To Learn grant cycles.
Workshops, Professional Development and Resources
Our list of resources for educators, parents and students helps Arizona children to thrive.
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Follow us on social media!
To receive resources and conversation for teachers, parents and caregivers, follow Arizona PBS Kids on Facebook. From activities to videos to other resources, you’ll enjoy these highlights specifically for families and educators.
Arizona Early Childhood Workforce Registry
The Registry is a resource to help early childhood practitioners find resources to advance their careers, including scholarships, professional development opportunities, events and ideas for your classroom.
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Education in the news
ASU’s Sara Lee named 2024 language teacher of the year
Nov. 18
This year, the Southwest Conference on Language Teaching (SWCOLT) has recognized ASU’s Sara Lee as the 2024 Language Teacher of the Year.
Bright By Text
Bright by Text is a free messaging program for parents and caregivers of children from age 0-5 years old. Based on research-based content from trusted providers, such as PBS, Vroom, Fred Rogers and Sesame Workshop, Bright by Text messages are tailored to the child’s age and ZIP code to provide the right resources just when you need them.
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