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Thomas Mayfield, a math teacher from Fort Worth, Texas, took his students frustrations to heart. He had to try something new especially because most of his students were also struggling outside of the classroom.
So, he turned to rap music.
Thomas Mayfield helped raise test scores and engagement in the classroom, and now he's helping teachers in Fort Worth learn what he did.
ONE MONTH until our Georgia Cotton Live Exploration!
On May 11th at 10 AM, join us and Georgia Cotton Commission for a special one-hour exploration of the cotton industry--from farm to fiber.
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On May 11th at 10 AM ET, join GPB Education for a special live virtual field trip to explore Georgia's cotton industry.
Want to help cultivate a passion for learning in your kids? Explore five ways grown-ups can inspire curiosity and wonder in little learners.
No matter your child’s age or schooling situation, time in a classroom is only part of learning. Here are five easy ways parents can inspire curiosity and wonder in their children, to help grow a passion for learning from a young age.
Do your teen students love reading or writing poetry? Examine the unique stories of these five young poets featured in the "Get Lit" collection!
The goal of Get Lit is to increase teen literacy through the power of spoken word. Arts education can truly be a transformative journey. Get Lit, an education non-profit dedicated to increasing teen literacy through the power of spoken word, is proud to collaborate with PBS SoCal | KCET in order to...
What words do you use with a child to influence how they think about themselves?
There's still time to participate in our PBS KIDS Writers Contest! All Georgia students in grade K-3 are eligible to enter for the chance to win cool prizes. ✏️
Contest ends April 15. More details at gpb.org/writers!
GPB's PBS KIDS Writers Contest encourages Georgia kids in kindergarten through 3rd grade to submit original, illustrated stories for great prizes and a chance to be featured on the GPB website. The contest is made possible with generous support from Steve Kuranoff.
In the U.S., 1 in 54 children are diagnosed with autism spectrum disorder. How can we as parents positively impact our kids' understanding and views about autism?
In a new study, researchers saw that media has the power to positively change children’s understanding and views about autism. Here's how the PBS KIDS' series, "Hero Elementary," does so.
When was the last time you and your kids flew a kite? Building a kite together is a great way to help them explore wind and how it moves things! 🪁
Learn how to make a newspaper kite on PBS KIDS for Parents. Building a kite is a great way to explore wind and how it moves things.
8 Georgia students have won prizes in the 2022 C-SPAN Video Documentary Competition! 👏 🏆
C-SPAN announced that students in Sandy Springs and Alpharetta, Georgia are winners in C-SPAN’s national 2022 StudentCam competition.
Do you read poetry to your kids? Adding poems to your reading mix can enliven storytime for the entire family while dramatically boosting literacy skills!
There’s a really easy way to spice up your child’s reading and writing routine: poetry! Sprinkling poems into your usual mix can keep reading time fresh while boosting literacy skills.
Looking for a fun review of Georgia Studies? Have your students play Georgia Race Through Time, an interactive game that reviews historical events, important people, and geography!
Help Savannah and Peaches beat the clock and show off your knowledge of Georgia history with GPB's history adventure game!
Are you now teaching students about the changing seasons? Here are a few educator-recommended activities and lessons that will help them value their community and the natural world! 🌳
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13 picture books about reading to help motivate early learners to discover the joys of reading. 📚
Reading about reading can help put young learners on the path to becoming lifelong readers, and these books will inspire them.
#FunFactFriday: Some historians speculate that April Fools’ Day dates back to 1582, when France switched from the Julian calendar to the Gregorian calendar, as called for by the Council of Trent in 1563. In the Julian Calendar, as in the Hindu calendar, the new year began with the spring equinox around April 1.
People who were slow to get the news or failed to recognize that the start of the new year had moved to January 1 and continued to celebrate it during the last week of March through April 1 became the butt of jokes and hoaxes and were called “April fools.”
Inspired by Sir Robert Baden-Powell who founded the Boy Scouts in England, Juliette Low started the organization known as the Girl Scouts at her home in Savannah.
When Juliette Gordon Low found herself unprepared for what life brought her as an adult, she found a way to use her experiences to help young women better prepare for their futures. Called Daisy as a girl, Juliette Gordon was born into a well-to-do and loving family of privilege in Savannah. Prepare...
Take your students on a virtual tour of Georgia's Governor's Mansion in Atlanta! Learn about the design of the home and its unique artifacts with this free interactive experience.
The Georgia Governor’s Mansion, a three-floor, 30-room, Greek Revival style home built in 1967, stands on approximately 18 acres in northeast Atlanta and is now home to Governor Brian Kemp and his family. It was designed by Georgia architect A.Thomas Bradbury and officially opened on January 1, 19...
This year, Georgia's governor is up for reelection. Teach your students about the roles and responsibilities of a governor with this episode of Things Explained!
In this episode of Things Explained, we discuss the role and responsibilities of Georgia's governor and how the position compares to that of the U.S. president. We also highlight some political dynamics of the state and some of Georgia's most famous governors.
Do your students love bugs? How can we help them identify insects? Let's find out with this sensory table center activity!
Observe and describe insects and other small critters! Decide if the critter is an insect or not and engage in the science practice argument based in evidence with this sensory table center activity. Observen y describan insectos y otros animales pequeños. Determinen si el animal es un insecto o no...
Explore the 5 unique regions of Georgia with this interactive virtual field trip! Learn about each region's location, characteristics, economic importance, and much more.
The Regions of Georgia virtual field trip takes students on a journey throughout the state of Georgia, guiding them through the five physiographic regions and explaining the relative location of each, as well as their characteristics, economic importance, and much more.
Can your students crack the case of the singing and dancing Mayor? In this ODD SQUAD episode and lesson, students will learn about measurable attributes and patterns!
In this Odd Squad episode, children will learn about measureable attributes (time) and patterns. Odd Squad's Olive and Otto have to figure out why the mayor has a case of the sing-alongs, or he could end up losing his job!
What is your child's favorite picture book biography? In honor of Women’s History Month, here are 15 books about inspirational women that you and your child can read together! 📖
In honor of Women’s History Month, here are 15 books about impactful and inspirational historic and modern-day women who have made an important mark on the world.
In this three-part lesson from PBS Teachers, students will learn the science behind Benjamin Franklin’s famous kite experiment and how he proved lightning and electricity to be the same. 🌩
In this three-part lesson, students will learn the science behind Benjamin Franklin’s famous kite experiment and how he proved lightning and electricity to be the same. Students will consider the concept of “engineering for good” by analyzing the social and public health impacts of the inventi...
Don't miss Teacher Appreciation Day this Saturday at
High Museum of Art, Atlanta! Educators plus a guest receive free admission from 10 am-5 pm. 🖼
We love teachers! Educators plus one guest will enjoy free admission to visit the High’s collection and exhibitions on this special Teacher Appreciation Day.
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Come join GPB Education's early learning team!
Learn more and apply: bit.ly/3Nd2pUJ
As Supreme Court confirmation hearings continue, use this moment to teach students about the Court’s unique evolution through archival footage, graphics, and interviews with legal historians and experts.
These resources from the award-winning PBS series The Supreme Court chart the Court’s unique evolution through archival footage, graphic techniques and interviews with legal historians and experts. Together, they help unfold complex legal concepts and key Constitutional issues. Explore the persona...
From drawing in a nature journal to simply heading outside to explore, here are six great ways to experience nature with your kids this spring! 🌸
Getting outside with preschoolers and exploring nature is a perfect way to learn about science. Here are six great ways from Elinor Wonders Why to explore nature with your preschooler.
It's finally spring! 🌷 Celebrate the season with your child by making "spring-y" flowers with construction paper. Gift them to teachers or friends or use them to decorate your table!
All middle and high school students are encouraged to participate in this year's Hope Film Challenge! Students must submit a short video on hope and resilience for the chance to win.
Deadline is April 8!
Hope Givers, the award-winning Atlanta-based film company, has announced a call for entries for its 2nd Annual Hope Film Challenge. The Hope Film Challenge is a youth filmmaking competition to help support high school and middle school student filmmakers in producing short-film content to practice t...
How do you build confident kids who aren't afraid to take risks or face challenges? Here are a few ideas to help you empower your children to believe in themselves!
Learning a new skill isn’t easy, especially for young children, as they try manage feelings of frustration. With practice and perseverance, children can build self-confidence, succeed at the skill, and develop a positive mindset for not giving up.
We're hosting a Georgia Pollinators Field Day with the Atlanta Science Festival on March 19 at 9 am! Join us to learn about the importance of pollinators and participate in fun activities! 🦋
Register for free: bit.ly/3MYM71E
Happy St. Patrick's Day! Celebrate March 17 with these 17 free resources ☘️
Despite its Irish origins, St. Patrick’s Day is celebrated around the world every year on March 17. In fact, one of the largest St. Patrick’s Day celebrations takes place right here in Georgia!
We are thrilled to have Georgia Teacher of the Year on our 10th episode of Classroom Conversations! Hear about her experience as TOTY and learn about some instructional strategies she's gained as an ESOL teacher in Savannah-Chatham County Public School System.
Georgia's 2022 Teacher of the Year, Cherie Bonder Goldman, joins us to talk about her experience as TOTY and share some instructional strategies she's gained as an ESOL teacher at Hesse K-8 School in Savannah-Chatham County Public School System.
As new bills are being introduced to Georgia's General Assembly, use this video to teach your students how the legislative process works and how new laws are created. 📜
Highlighting the various roles in Georgia’s General Assembly, The Legislative Process details what steps are taken to create a new law.
What is pi (π), and why is it important? Go on a math adventure with your child to learn about this special number!
Pi — it’s irrational and goes on forever! What is pi (π)? Why do we need it? This March 14, go on a math adventure with your child to learn about this special number.
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