Stories connect us; they illuminate experiences, support sense-making, and guide us as we work together to solve problems. PBS Wisconsin Education gets that and makes free-to-use multimedia collections that infuse the stories of people who have and are continuing to change our state and world. This session will spotlight those resources and the opportunities to bring them into program spaces and engage learners in making connections with the adults in their programs and communities and exploring new possibilities.
Learn with Dr. Patty Loew, Professor Emerita from Northwestern University and UW-Madison, as the first speaker in the 2024-25 Indigenous Education Speakers’ Series. PBS Wisconsin Education will provide materials on Wisconsin First Nations resources, including The Ways and Wisconsin Biographies.
Join PBS Wisconsin Education virtually or in person for the 2024 Youngstar Pathways to Connect Conference. We will provide information in the online exhibiting space, and in-person exhibiting at Hilton Milwaukee City Center.
Join PBS Wisconsin Education for the following presentations at the WLA Conference:Trauma Dumping on Elmo is Unsustainable - Real Tools to Help Build Community Wellness, and Fact-Checking for Students: Resist Misinformation and Find Reliable Sources Online.
Learning about the outdoor spaces around us can happen across all seasons, whatever the weather, with educational media from PBS Wisconsin. Join us as we explore stories, lesson plans, and activities for early learners through high school to expand ideas about how we interact with our environment.
Although hip-hop has become an undeniable force in society, some educators may not have the background or comfort level to integrate it into their classrooms. Using PBS content as a guide, this session will help educators learn more about hip-hop music and culture, including its connection to U.S. history and social justice. Educators will also be introduced to free, standards-aligned resources to use with students, integrating material across grade bands and content areas.
Mr. Rogers' beloved puppet, Daniel Tiger, and his corresponding multimedia collection are full of hopeful strategies and resources to integrate empathy and kindness toward ourselves and others while promoting a safe, positive community of learners. Learn more at this conference.
Check out "Climate Wisconsin", an educational collection of stories about the impacts of climate change around Wisconsin. (Grades 6-12)
Learn how the work of "A Sand County Almanac" author Aldo Leopold is being used to assess the effects of climate change today.