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.
Learn about our teamEducation 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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5 tips to motivate students to finish strong this school year
April 23
As the end of the school year nears, here are five ways we can spice up the last weeks and add some spark to our learning environments.
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Submit your entry for the 2024 Writing Contest
May 12
Primavera Online School® and Arizona PBS would like to read your story about The Ultimate Field Trip you would take with your favorite teacher. Help us imagine it by writing and/or illustrating your fiction or nonfiction story and win cool prizes.
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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.
Find events near you!
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.
Explore PBS LearningMediafor educators
Free webinar with National Council of Teachers of English
May 1
Join NCTE in partnership with PBS’s “Poetry in America” for an upcoming free virtual event in honor of National Poetry Month. This webinar for K–12 English language arts educators will focus on the poetry of Phillis Wheatley. Attendees will learn strategies for close reading and teaching Wheatley’s poems in particular and complex texts more broadly.
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.
Workshops, Professional Development and Resources
Our list of resources for educators, parents and students helps Arizona children to thrive.
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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.
Join the RegistryEducation in the news
Tom Horne on recent public education issues
March 11
Hundreds of Arizona schools declined to answer two state Department of Education surveys that were allegedly unclear.
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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