The programs, services and support provided to students and educators around the state by our Education Services Bureau are vital to the educational mission set forth by the legislature for the agency. It is Education Services’ vision that all children will enter school with the foundation needed for academic and social success, that educators will be afforded the opportunities for high-quality, online professional development, and that our efforts to promote technology in Pre K – 12th grade classrooms will enhance instruction and academic achievement for all students. In addition, our collaborative efforts with schools and community entities have proven to promote and support high-quality programs and services for young children and their families.
Important Announcements:
MPB Educator's Express is pleased to offer Mississippi's teachers a new and free web-based development tool!
Mississippi Public Broadcasting has partnered with HotChalk to deliver the best selection of digital content available from world-class producers including National Geographic, Weston Woods and PBS. These resources are categorized by grade and subject and segmented for “teachable moments” achieving high impact use in the classroom.
MPB’s new distribution system, HotChalk, provides:
- a Learning Management System (LMS) accessible by any Internet browser - teachers communicate directly with parents and students by assigning and retrieving homework, grades, and personal notes. Parents get notifications when grades are posted and critical assignments are submitted, helping them stay connected to their child’s educational progress and discover opportunities for further involvement and support when their child needs help
- a media-rich library of 3500 teacher-contributed lesson plans and digital content including audio, video, textbook, and assessment content
- participate in an online community of educators and thought leaders on current educational issues through a collaborative education portal with articles and blogs
- online professional development for teachers
All premium content available through HotChalk is aligned to state standards. These assets provide educators with extraordinary access to curriculum content and are ready for simple integration for the classroom.
Preview, download or stream content from school or at home using an easy-to-use and powerful Web 2.0 interface that uses progressive search technology to deliver results quickly and accurately.
In addition, MPB is providing you the opportunity to select content from a list of digitized titles that best meet your needs and the needs of your students promoting classroom technology integration, best practices and authentic learning experiences.
Our partnership with HotChalk provides all of our educators from teachers to the administration with an easy and effective way to engage students with exciting and compelling content that will improve their learning experience and streamline your preparation time.
Just log-on to www.HotChalk.com, register and you can begin using the intuitive focused search browser to find resources that you can down-load and use. This system is designed to save you time and enhance your students’ learning experience.
To get started:
Log-on and register at www.HotChalk.com
Click on the box to the right of “Join Today”
Fill in the necessary information to create a username and password, being sure to associate yourself with your school or district in Mississippi.
Log in with your new profile.
Click on the MyLibrary tab near the top of the screen, and begin searching through our dynamic content.
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Services:
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Early Childhood (Pre-K):
The 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 various programming for children along with other outreach initiatives such as Ready to Learn, Going to School, and Right from Birth enable children's learning experiences while encouraging them to read and learn. |
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Educational Technology (K-12)
Our Educational Technology services are designed for educators in K-12. We are excited about our newly adopted Technology Integration Initiative project, which focuses on enhancing instruction with quality technological resources. In addition to planning and conducting many useful professional development workshops for schools across the state, we also provide distance learning opportunities for students through the Mississippi Interactive Video Network (MIVN). Contact any of our Education Specialists to schedule a workshop at your school or for more information on the many services we provide. |
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Adult Education:
You’re never too old to learn! Whether you’re preparing to take the GED, or need basic skills for finding and keeping a job, Mississippi Public Broadcasting (MPB) has the resources you need to prepare yourself! Explore MPB’s many Adult Education resources including GED Connection, Workplace Essential Skills, and TV 411. |
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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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Kids Club:
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, on-air birthday commemorations, and discounted rates to PBS KIDS PLAY! 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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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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