PBS KIDS 24/7 Is Here!
You and your child can now watch PBS KIDS programs anytime, day or night, in one of three ways: on WILL-TV channel 12.2, on our website or on the PBS KIDS video app.
Making Hidden Figures Visible: Learning more about the African-American women of NASA
This past weekend, the movie Hidden Figures debuted at the number one spot. This movie highlights the untold story of three African- American women who worked for NASA and the major role each played in the space missions of the late 1960’s. PBS Learning Media has a vast amount of educational resources that can be used to enhance your understanding of the missions and explorations highlighted in this film as well as share the story of a few female African- American scientists and engineers who work for NASA today.
Taking the “I” Out of Our New Year’s Resolutions
It is not uncommon to make new year’s resolutions focusing on how we can better ourselves. Instead of focusing on ourselves this year, let’s focus on how we can teach our students to think of others for 2017. PBS Learning Media has content that focuses on making resolutions that not only improve oneself, but also helps others.
The Winter Holiday Season is Upon Us!
When you think about the winter holiday season, what comes to your mind? Today’s blog is full of helpful tips and clips that may guide your discussions and activities over the winter holiday season.
Illinois Remembers Patrick Dolan
There are many factors that play into a student’s academic success. One thing that has been linked to student academic success is how well teacher’s unions and the district administration are able to work together. Rutgers University's Saul Rubinstein and John McCarthy conducted a study on how working together improves student achievement. When some people from Illinois begin to talk about school districts and labor unions; the name Patrick Dolan comes to the forefront of these discussions. Mr. Dolan recently passed away and NPR Illinois reflected on his work.
Distinguishing Fake Vs. Real News: Can you tell the difference?
The internet is a wealth of resources and information. Today some of us gather our news stories from social media. Can you really tell the difference between fake news and real news?
Let’s Be Happy!
The past week has been an emotional roller coaster for many of us. As I started thinking about my feelings, I couldn’t help but to think about how my children must have been feeling this past week as well. As a result, my goal for this week is to try and focus on being happy and displaying a positive attitude for them.
Celebrate the Forgotten Voice
November is recognized as National American Indian Heritage Month but many schools fail to even mention this to our children. There are things we can do as parents to help educate our children. If we all work to continue to support and broaden the understanding of differences with our children, it will help aid them in becoming the global-minded young adults they need to be successful in today’s society.
What Does My Mirror Reveal?
Meet Kellie Blanden: WILL’s new Assistant Director of Educational Outreach and Professional Development. Kellie will provide support and educational resources to teachers, families and communities in east central Illinois. Get to know Kellie and her family.
The Stuff of Students
The end of the school year means the cleaning out of cubbies, and lockers... and dorm rooms and apartments. Fortunately, many students no longer bring their stuff straight to the Dumpster.