There’s nothing odd about it, Northwood Village afterschool students were excited to celebrate the 100th Day of School during our latest afterschool program. Students were engage and enthusiastic during the highlighted learning activities. This project is funded by a Ready To Learn grant provided by the Department of Education to the Corporation for Public Broadcasting.

It’s never too early for students to learn about engineering and building structures that are stable. Throughout the afternoon students took part in hands on learning, including learning key vocabulary terms. 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 Northwood Village with enthusiasm as we begin our afternoon lesson on weather. Activities for the afternoon highlighted weather seasons and patterns. This project is funded by a Ready To Learn grant provided by the Department of Education to the Corporation for Public Broadcasting.

Afterschool students were excited for the opportunity to engage in an afternoon of hands on science learning. From making predictions to learning about reactions, the students enjoyed the lesson and look forward to continue more science learning and engagement. This project is funded by a Ready To Learn grant provided by the Department of Education to the Corporation for Public Broadcasting.

Afterschool students at Northwood Village community enjoyed an afternoon of science fun! This lesson included a read aloud, science trivia, exploration and a science craft. This project is funded by a Ready To Learn grant provided by the Department of Education to the Corporation for Public Broadcasting.

Each year there is a worldwide effort to celebrate computer science and recognize the great pioneers that have contributed to the field of computer science. These events are created to get kids excited about computer science. This project is funded by a Ready To Learn grant provided by the Department of Education to the Corporation for Public Broadcasting.

Through its American Graduate program, Mississippi Public Broadcasting is creating a hub of resources for veterans thinking about returning to school. MPB started with a workforce luncheon Dec. 6, to discuss resources and challenges veterans have to further their education and improve career opportunities. Representatives from the G.V. (Sonny) Montgomery VA Health Administration, Military One Sour

MPB's Early Childhood Division hosted a school-wide holiday celebration at Dawson Elementary School in Jackson. Students and teachers enjoyed the engaging activities as they prepare for the holiday break. This project is funded by a Ready To Learn grant provided by the Department of Education to the Corporation for Public Broadcasting.

During the afterschool program students are engaged with hands on learning in science and literacy. The participating students enjoy utilizing the PBS KIDS characters, resources and media. The afterschool program is a great resource for the participating students. This project is funded by a Ready To Learn grant provided by the Department of Education to the Corporation for Public Broadcasting.

The Early Childhood team facilitated a literacy workshop for preschool teachers on Saturday, December 1, 2018. The workshop theme was “The Best Teacher Ever”. The activities included the teachers making their own unique hats, small group presentations on a teacher’s role, responsibilities, and relationships.

Thousands of students graduate every year from 4 year institutions, but are unable to obtain jobs in their field of study. There are several factors that may impact graduates ability to obtain a job, right after graduation. One factor is graduates sometimes lack the skills and experience that employers demand today. That’s where career and technical education comes in!

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.