MPB Education Services provides programs, services and support to educators, students and parents in Mississippi that are vital to the educational mission set forth by the legislature. It is the hope of Education Services that all children will enter school with the foundation needed for academic and social success. Through our resources, educators have the opportunities to receive high-quality, online professional development to promote technology in PreK, K-12 and Adult Education classrooms. In addition, our collaborative efforts with schools and communities have proven to promote and support high-quality programs and services for children and their families.
Mississippi Public Broadcasting is seeking an Intern to work in the Education Services Department to assist with various community outreach projects initiatives. The successful candidate must be currently in pursuit of an Associate, Bachelor or Master’s Degree from a local Mississippi college or university. The internship is unpaid and will require 20 hours of work. The Candidate must have exceptional communication skills and be creative. www.mpbonline.org/about_us/internship/index.htm
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Services
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Early Childhood (Pre-K)
  
Mississippi Public Broadcasting’s Early Childhood division is dedicated to providing parents and children with a variety of television programs and resources that encourage learning and activity. The division is known nationally for its quality and content provided to childcare centers through the distribution of the locally-produced early childhood program, Between the Lions. Our programming for children along with other outreach initiatives such as Right from Birth and Going to School enable children's learning experiences while encouraging them to read and learn.
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Kids and Families
  
Our MPB KIDS CLUB is a statewide club for kids ages 4-12. Club members receive special incentives such as membership cards, discounts at participating sponsor locations, special prizes, and on-air birthday commemorations. Club members are also encouraged to submit their artwork, stories, songs, inventions, and other creative material to be judged and used on MPB TV, radio, website, and the Fine Tuning Guide. Join the MPB Kids Club today!
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Educational Technology (K-12)
Mississippi Public Broadcasting’s Educational Technology division is Mississippi Public Broadcasting’s 21st century destination for online learning. State-of-the-art technology combined with a wealth of content-rich resources makes learning a dynamic, interactive experience for all ages. Our Educational Technology resources provide exciting multimedia educational materials to serve the teachers, parents and students of Mississippi. We offer FREE in-school workshops, one-on-one consultations, online professional development programs, and continuing education events.
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Adult Education
You’re never too old to learn! Whether you’re preparing to take the GED exam, needing basic job skills, or trying to understand how to balance your checkbook, Mississippi Public Broadcasting has the resources for you. Explore MPB’s many Adult Education resources that include GED Connection, Workplace Essential Skills, and TV411. In addition, these programs are now streamed on MPB Educator Express!
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Educational Outreach
  
To further extend MPB’s reach into the community, the Educational Outreach division is committed to promoting educational development and services that meet the diverse needs of the state. In partnership with other agencies, the division participates in the CPB/Emma Bowen Foundation Summer and Work-study Studentship Grant Programs and also coordinates local events for the community, including the Reading Rainbow Young Writers and Illustrators Contest. |
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eNewsletter
The MPB Education Services e-Newsletter is a monthly newsletter designed to help the educational community stay current regarding Mississippi Public Broadcasting’s educational services, programming, and information. This newsletter is part of a broader overall education communications plan to increase the exposure and use of MPB’s Education Services bureau. We hope you’ll find this resource supports your own work to educate students and others in your community. Please feel free to copy or forward to teachers and others in your school or district. |
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PBS Connection
PBS is a trusted leader in educational programming for parents, teachers, and children. Take advantage of our affiliation with PBS and discover the many resources available through PBS Parents, PBS Teachers, and PBS Kids. |
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