Playful Learning for Educators is a workshop developed with early childhood educators in mind. Early childhood educators get a chance to learn how to integrate media into their curriculum. This project is funded by a Ready To Learn grant provided by the Department of Education to the Corporation for Public Broadcasting.

This week at MPB's partner, Youth Media Project, the students dove into their group projects. Last week, each group brainstormed angles for each of their projects, and all of their projects are revolving around the idea of community engagement through solutions journalism.

Mississippi Public Broadcasting has partnered with the Youth Media Project to offer a rigorous summer program that trains young people with the core competency skills necessary to secure gainful employment in the local workforce.

Parents are their child’s first and most important teacher. This is just one of the many tips that was shared during the recent literacy luncheons held at Commonwealth Village and Northwood Village apartments. This project is funded by a Ready To Learn grant provided by the Department of Education to the Corporation for Public Broadcasting.

Students gathered for another exciting afterschool program at Dawson Elementary. Activities included reading, writing and exploring the PBS KIDS website. This project is funded by a Ready To Learn grant provided by the Department of Education to the Corporation for Public Broadcasting.

Dawson Elementary afterschool students spring into science! Students engaged in hands-on science experiments during the afterschool program. This project is funded by a Ready To Learn grant provided by the Department of Education to the Corporation for Public Broadcasting.

Many participants rallied to show their support for Springboard to Opportunities 4th Annual 5K Run for our Community held on Saturday, April 21st. Following the run parents and children visited the MPB booth and received tune-in information, giveaways, free children’s books, and information on PBS KIDS programs.

Dawson students were excited to celebrate Earth Day during our latest afterschool program. Earth Day is a day dedicated to educated and share awareness about environmental issues. Students showed great enthusiasm during the learning activities included for the day. This project is funded by a Ready To Learn grant provided by the Department of Education to the Corporation for Public Broadcasting.

The implementation of the Tech Time program was a great resource this school year at Dawson Elementary. Students enjoyed the opportunity to play and explore using the PBS Playtime Pads. This project is funded by a Ready To Learn grant provided by the Department of Education to the Corporation for Public Broadcasting.

Students spent the afternoon on a math adventure that included solving problems and learning fundamental math concepts and skills. Students were engaged in activities that allowed them to see math as fun and exciting. This project is funded by a Ready To Learn grant provided by the Department of Education to the Corporation for Public Broadcasting.

What will happen to an object in salt water? Will it sink or float? Staff engaged students in a discussion to compare the difference between fresh water and salt water. This project is funded by a Ready To Learn grant provided by the Department of Education to the Corporation for Public Broadcasting.

Film festival chooses to screen student films at the upcoming Crossroads Film Festival in April 2018

Dawson Elementary PreK-1st grade students enjoyed a lesson that explored different kinds of mixtures. Students were engaged in the afternoon activities and showed great interest in learning new science concepts. This project is funded by a Ready To Learn grant provided by the Department of Education to the Corporation for Public Broadcasting.

Dawson afterschool students enjoyed a great week at Ruff Ruffman’s Sensational Science Camp! Students were engaged in activities that encouraged collaboration and teamwork in a fun learning environment. This project is funded by a Ready To Learn grant provided by the Department of Education to the Corporation for Public Broadcasting.