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.

This week Dawson's 2nd and 3rd grade students will participate in the Ruff Ruffman Sensational Science camp as a part of the afterschool program. Activities included during this week will focus on interactive hands on STEM learning. This project is funded by a Ready To Learn grant provided by the Department of Education to the Corporation for Public Broadcasting.

Students at Dawson Elementary in Jackson participated in a school-wide holiday celebration hosted by the MPB’s Early Childhood Division. This project is funded by a Ready To Learn grant provided by the Department of Education to the Corporation for Public Broadcasting.

As fall comes to an official end, Dawson students took part in an afternoon of literacy activities. This project is funded by a Ready To Learn grant provided by the Department of Education to the Corporation for Public Broadcasting.

Family Digital Literacy Sessions focused on teaching parents basic skills and knowledge surrounding media and technology use. This project is funded by a Ready To Learn grant provided by the Department of Education to the Corporation for Public Broadcasting.