Early STEM education is important in nurturing each child’s curiosity and supporting creative learning. The Play and Learn Science series is designed to nurture early STEM learning in children ages 3-5. This project is funded by a Ready To Learn grant provided by the Department of Education to the Corporation for Public Broadcasting.

MPB American Graduate Project partnered with New Beginnings Mentorship Program to present information on College and Career Readiness, Career Pathways, Study Skills, and more.

Mississippi Public Broadcasting was at Pearl Upper Elementary School this morning with the Mississippi Secretary of State’s Office to participate in a mock election for the Promote The Vote initiative.

It’s another Ready To Learn Success Story! Ossie Williams of Dawson Elementary works hard to give her students the best educational experience possible. Her passion for education and classroom expertise made her a great addition to the Odd Squad Camp staff. This project is funded by a Ready To Learn grant provided by the Department of Education to the Corporation for Public Broadcasting.

Educators recently attended MPB’s Playful Learning for Educators session. During the session participants learned how to appropriately integrate media and technology into their learning environments. This project is funded by a Ready To Learn grant provided by the Department of Education to the Corporation for Public Broadcasting.

MPB’s Early Childhood team in partnership with Springboard to Opportunities hosted the Family and Community Learning workshop featuring the Cat in the Hat. Northwood Village families engaged in fun hands on learning activities during each session. This project is funded by a Ready To Learn grant provided by the Department of Education to the Corporation for Public Broadcasting.

MPB’s Early Childhood team, in partnership with Springboard to Opportunities recently hosted a Parent Academy at Northwood Village Apartments. The session provided a hands-on learning environment for the entire family. Parents received tips on how to be their child’s educational advocate. This project is funded by a Ready To Learn grant provided by the Department of Education to the Corporation

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.