Christy Todd, a music technology teacher at Rising Starr Middle School in Fayette County Public Schools, is the 2024 Georgia Teacher of the Year. State School Superintendent Richard Woods announced the selection at a banquet held tonight on Jekyll Island to celebrate all district Teachers of the Year.
New ALMA’S WAY, MOLLY OF DENALI, and READY JET GO! movies, the launch of new KEYSHAWN SOLVES IT podcast, and more will keep the fun and learning going strong – all season long!
PBS KIDS announced the production of LYLA IN THE LOOP, a funny and engaging animated series for kids ages 4-8. The show stars Lyla, a dynamic 7-year-old Black girl, her close-knit family, fantastical blue sidekick Stu, and a host of relatable and quirky characters living in her community, who together spotlight creative problem-solving and critical thinking skills while working collaboratively with others.
Let's Go Enviro is a new digital video series that teaches environmental science through phenomena, project-based learning, and Georgia’s diverse ecosystems.
Four Georgia students have been recognized as U.S. Presidential Scholars, a prestigious honor for the nation's most distinguished graduating high school seniors.
Classroom Conversations, GPB's podcast collaboration with the Georgia Department of Education (GaDOE), was announced as a winner of the 29th Annual Communicator Awards by the Academy of Interactive and Visual Arts. The podcast is a place for educators to share and learn. Each episode features Georgia educators who are teaching and reaching students in innovative and impactful ways.
There's a lot of buzz about our next live exploration! In collaboration with the University of Georgia, GPB Education will be live streaming from the State Botanical Garden of Georgia in Athens on May 9th at 10 AM ET. This half-hour show is aligned to Georgia science standards for students in grades 3-8.
Earth Day was first celebrated on April 22, 1970, and is considered the birth of the modern environmental movement. Use these lessons and classroom activities to continue the tradition of promoting environmental awareness on April 22 or any time throughout the school year.