Education @ 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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Sesame Street: The Nutcracker
The Nutcracker is retold Sesame Street-style in an animated holiday special following Elmo and his new puppy Tango on a fantastical adventure.
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Community
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. View a list of upcoming events!
Yearlong resources
PBS 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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PBS KIDS
Using Science to Explore Space with Ready Jet Go!
“Ready Jet Go!” a series for children ages 5 to 8, is a kid’s first introduction to space, earth science, and technology. It’s all presented in an entertaining and engaging way that will inspire a life-long interest. Jet and his Earth friends explore the solar system and how it affects our planet, all while learning about friendship and teamwork.
Mental Health Workshops, Professional Development and Resources
Our list of mental health resources for educators, families and students helps Arizona children to thrive.
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Follow us on social media!
Follow @ArizonaEducator on Twitter to get resources and conversation for teachers. Follow Arizona PBS KIDS on Facebook for activities, storytime videos and other resources 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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Award for excellence in innovation
Members of our Educational Outreach team were in Nebraska at the National Registry Alliance Conference to learn about and speak on early childhood learning. This is an opportunity for all state members of the Early Childhood Workforce Registry to network and create strategies for the future of learning. The cherry on top was bringing home an award celebrating excellence in innovation! Congratulations to our well-deserving team.
Camp TV
Calling all campers! This video series features everything 5 to 9-year-olds love about camping- but in the comfort of your own home. Explore new episodes and fun activities on Camp TV!
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Education in the news
The Children’s Equity Project aims to better education in Arizona
Dec. 7
The Childhood Equity Project at ASU focuses on the policies and systems affecting the lives of children and families.
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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