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Children’s Education

Public television and radio have long had a presence in the lives of teachers and students. They depend on the Community Idea Stations for programs and services that help them learn, teach and grow. We bring the power of media directly into classrooms throughout the Commonwealth for the benefit of those who teach and those who learn.

  • PBS and instructional television programs are created with learning objectives in mind, better preparing children for success in school.
  • K-12 teachers receive training in new technologies that inform and enhance their teaching.
  • Hands-on workshops for parents and child-care providers enable them to actively nurture literacy skills in pre-school children.

News & Notes
Prehistoric Megafish Ate Ocean's Tiniest Critters
Mega Fish

From the NPR Science Desk - During the age of the dinosaurs, the oceans were filled with fierce marine reptiles. Like the terrible lizards on land, these toothy giants swam around snapping up their prey. But a new study suggests that’s a rather one-sided picture of that ancient watery world.

The First Hints Of A Dinosaur’s True Colors

From NPR–Scientists have found evidence of some of the original coloration of a dinosaur that lived about 125 million years ago, showing that it had rings of orange-brown bristly feathers around its tail.

Fossils have revealed a lot about the lives of dinosaurs, but researchers always used to think that the fossil record couldn't show what color they were.

Who let the dog out?
Clifford

The annual Great Big Greenhouse “Kid’s Day in The Garden” event was Saturday, January 23rd, and everyone’s favorite Big Red Dog, Clifford showed up to meet his fans.

PBSKids.org Launches New Video Player
PBS Kids Video Player

PBSKIDS.org has launched the newly expanded PBS KIDS video player giving free, online access to hundreds of streaming, full-length episodes and video clips from some of the most popular PBS KIDS programs -- at PBSKIDS.org/video.