Like many institutions across the country, the University of Illinois suspended face-to-face instruction last month. Moving from in-person classes to digital learning, however, is easier for some courses than for others.
Teachers, parents and students! Illinois Edition of PBS LearningMedia offers special collections of resources organized by grade and subject area. Find videos, lesson plans, and activities that support learning at home. Create a free account to save and organize content.
Caregivers and parents can still provide educational instruction to children at home, however. Numerous online resources are available for free to families with internet access, and many school districts are sending home both digital and paper packets of educational activities.
As a parent, you might be daunted by the role of “school teacher” while your children’s schools are closed because of the COVID-19 pandemic. Your local PBS television station is here to help!
The new four-part PBS documentary "College Behind Bars" examines what higher education looks like in New York State prisons — and the impact it has on incarcerated students. Lynn Novick produced and directed the film, and Ken Burns is an executive producer.
