It’s been an exciting and productive year for Georgia Public Broadcasting’s education team! In 2025, we rolled out a wide range of new classroom-ready resources designed to engage students and support teachers across Georgia. From launching several dynamic video series to developing immersive virtual experiences, this year was all about bringing learning to life in new and meaningful ways.

As we look ahead to even more innovative resources in 2026, we’re taking a moment to reflect on everything we introduced in 2025 and how these tools can support your instruction and spark student curiosity.

Georgia's headright system begins

Georgia Stories uses dynamic animations and primary source images to teach students about the state's history, economics, civics, and government.

1. Launched 20 new episodes of Georgia Stories 
This year, we began production on a refreshed and expanded Georgia Stories video series, launching 20 brand-new episodes. These updated videos bring Georgia’s history to life through compelling storytelling, rich primary sources, and dynamic visuals that capture student attention. Each episode highlights key people, places, and events from the Georgia Studies curriculum and is paired with ready-to-use teacher support materials.

Prevengers on space background

Prevengers characters include Ace the Cardinal, Aiden, Lila, Summer, and Skyler.

2. Helped kids make good choices with Prevengers
Making positive choices is a skill children develop over time, and supporting that growth is a shared priority for GPB and the Georgia Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Disabilities (DBHDD). Through this partnership, GPB launched Prevengers, a digital series that empowers kids to help other kids think through decisions, weigh consequences, and choose healthy paths forward. The series introduces a new kind of heroism focused on prevention, responsibility, and confidence—one decision at a time.

Keith Wilder on a purple background

Keith Wilder Jr. is a dancer and choreographer featured in GPB's "Georgia Artists" series.

3. Spotlighted talent across the state with Georgia Artists
Georgia Artists is a video series that celebrates the creativity found across the state. Each episode features a Georgia-based artist who shares their professional journey, artistic passions, and the unique ways the state shapes their work. The series is designed to inspire high school students who are interested in exploring creative pathways and pursuing careers in the arts.

Winners at GPB's PBS KIDS Writers Contest

Winners of our 2025 PBS KIDS Writers Contest attended a ceremony at GPB's headquarters in Atlanta.

4. Celebrated young authors with our PBS KIDS Writers Contest
At this year's PBS KIDS Writers Contest awards ceremony, we honored children from across Georgia for their original, illustrated stories. Submissions were thoughtfully judged by educators from Georgia State University’s MACIE program, highlighting creativity, imagination, and heart. At the GPB headquarters ceremony, winners enjoyed hands-on activities, recorded their stories, and received medals and swag bags in recognition of their achievements. It was a joyful celebration of young voices, and we can’t wait for the 2026 contest!

high school educator Tiffany Jones shows us a creative way to get students thinking about all the elements of computer parts.

High school educator Tiffany Jones uses creative ways to get students thinking about all the elements of computer parts.

5. Featured top teachers in Computer Science in Action
Developed in partnership with the Georgia Department of Education, Computer Science in Action is a new digital video series that takes educators inside real Georgia classrooms to see computer science instruction at work. Each episode features Georgia teachers leading standards-aligned lessons and sharing practical strategies, key concepts, and free resources that can be used right away. Designed for both new and experienced educators, the series highlights how computer science builds problem-solving, creativity, and future-ready skills across grade levels.

GASHA GO! World Story Builder

In Story Builder, the Gashlings are on a mission to stock their library with new books for everyone to enjoy, and they need the player’s help to turn their ideas into fun stories!

6. Released GASHA GO! World's Story Builder
Teach kids how to build their own story with GASHA GO! World: Story Builder! Story Builder is the newest game from the GASHA GO! World, an original property developed by Georgia Public Broadcasting (GPB) with FableVision Studios and the Georgia Department of Education. Children build their foundational literacy skills, like narrative structure and sequencing, in a creative and engaging way–through interactive storytelling!

members of the student voices collective

Members of our Student Voices Collective attended a kickoff workshop at GPB's headquarters in Atlanta.

7. Continued our Student Voices Collective initiative 
We launched the second year of the Student Voices Collective, an initiative that supports student journalism and media literacy by bringing educators and students together for meaningful, civic-minded storytelling. Building on its first year, the program introduces new tools, prompts, and professional learning opportunities that help teachers guide students in ethical reporting and digital citizenship. Through workshops, mentorship, and classroom-ready resources, the Collective empowers students to share authentic community stories while strengthening critical communication skills.

(L to R) Ashley Mengwasser, Ashlyn Süpper, Mary Anne Lane, and Georgia Tech's Roxanne Moore hold the EMMY Award for Tiny Mic, Big Designs.

(L to R) Ashley Mengwasser, Ashlyn Süpper, Mary Anne Lane, and Georgia Tech's Roxanne Moore hold the EMMY Award for Tiny Mic, Big Designs.

8. Won two Southeast EMMY Awards
Our education team celebrated took home two 2025 Southeast Regional EMMYs. Tiny Mic, Big Designs won for Outstanding Achievement in Children/Youth/Teen - Short Form, showcasing student inventors from Georgia Tech’s K12 InVenture Prize and the process behind their creative inventions. Georgia’s Forests Live Exploration earned an EMMY for Outstanding Achievement in Informational/Instructional - Long Form, taking students on an interactive journey through Georgia’s forestry industry.

Kids hug GPB character Pow.

Children loved meeting Pow, a character from GPB's GASHA GO! World, at Be My Neighbor Day.

9. Celebrated our neighbors at Be My Neighbor Day
GPB once again partnered with CompassionCon to host Be My Neighbor Day, a free, family-friendly event that celebrates kindness, community, and what it means to be a caring neighbor. The event featured hands-on activities, appearances from beloved PBS KIDS characters, and opportunities to meet local community helpers.

The Bestie Bunch

The Bestie Bunch placed first in the junior division of the 2025 Georgia NASEF Farmcraft® competition.

10. Challenged students' creativity and skill with Georgia NASEF Farmcraft® 
The 2025 Georgia NASEF Farmcraft® season wrapped up another successful year, engaging over 3,000 students in hands-on, Minecraft-based challenges that combine agriculture, sustainability, and technology. Across three challenges—designing sustainable farms, exploring Georgia’s soils and crops, and understanding working forests—students applied creativity, problem-solving, and teamwork to real-world agricultural scenarios. The program highlights the power of game-based learning to teach critical skills while inspiring students to explore local agriculture and forestry careers. Educators can access standards-aligned lesson plans and challenge guides to bring these interactive experiences into their classrooms.

We’re already looking ahead to 2026 with excitement as we plan even more free, high‑quality content and classroom‑ready resources to support Georgia educators and students. Be sure to follow GPB Education on Instagram, Facebook, X, and YouTube to keep up with the latest resources and updates!