Twin Cities PBS
The Center for Lifelong Learning
MEA Conference: CLL, in collaboration with the MPTA, hosted a booth at the Education Minnesota (MEA) Conference on October 17, 2024. We engaged with 107 educators from across the state. An additional 40 educators attended our presentation “Media in the Classroom” to learn best practices for integrating media and to share Twin Cities PBS Legacy resources available for use on PBS Learning Media and TPTLearn.org. Viewers Like Us Clubs: CLL piloted a new program designed to engage adult learners with TPT and PBS content in a book-club-style setting that fosters community dialogue. Over the course of 14 sessions, we partnered with three organizations serving adults in senior gathering spaces and adult basic education programs for English language learners. Featured Legacy content included Relish Season 5 and The Electric Indian . Participants watched selected media together and then took part in guided discussions.
Description
This year, TPT’s Center for Lifelong Learning (CLL) developed educational materials for Legacy- funded programs Relish , Jesse Ventura Shocks the World , and MinneHistory with eight additional sets in development for release early in the next biennium to accompany new documentaries and series. Developed in collaboration with our advisory group, local educators, and subject matter experts, these resources were published on PBS LearningMedia and TPTLearn.org and shared widely with teachers through the October MEA conference, social media, and our monthly educator newsletter. We also launched Viewers Like Us Clubs, a new community engagement pilot program that brings adult learners together to watch media and spark meaningful conversations.
Impact
Educational Resources
This year, TPT’s outreach and educational initiatives generated strong enthusiasm and meaningful connections across audiences. After visiting TPT’s booth and presentation at the MEA conference, educators expressed excitement at discovering the breadth of free, high-quality resources available for all grade levels and subjects. Many shared appreciation for the accessibility of the content and noted that TPT’s Native stories and culturally relevant materials continue to fill critical gaps in their curriculum. Our advisory group members reported finding their involvement deeply meaningful and look forward to shaping future educational resources. Additionally, our new community engagement pilot program, Viewers Like Us Clubs, successfully sparked conversations and connections among adult learners. Among 177 participants, 98% learned something new and 95% said they would recommend the program to others.
Relish Season 5 | Grades 3-12, Adults | February 2025 Support materials for Relish Season 5 include viewing guides with discussion questions for each episode, activity guides, and vocabulary terms (30 resources total). Resources were added to the existing Relish collections on PBS Learning Media and TPTLearn.org. Jesse Ventura Shocks the World! | Grades 9-12, Adults | July 2025 Support materials for Jesse Ventura Shocks the World! were created into three themed modules from the documentary: Biography, Gubernatorial Campaign, and A Political Paradox. They include viewing guides with discussion questions, activity guides, and vocabulary terms (12 resources total). Resources were added to PBS Learning Media and TPTLearn.org and will continue to be disseminated in the next biennium. MinneHistory Season 2 | Grades 3-12 | July 2025 Support materials for MinneHistory Season 2 include viewing guides with discussion questions for each episode, activity guides, and vocabulary terms (12 resources total). Resources were added to the existing MinneHistory collections on PBS LearningMedia and TPTLearn.org and will continue to be disseminated in the next biennium.
Distribution & Reach
Platform
Reach (July 1, 2024 – June 30, 2025)
PBS LearningMedia
6 resources posted | 707 page views | 2,809 streams
Social Media
7 posts | 443 reach | 18 engagements
E-newsletter
12 newsletters published | 14 resources shared | 153k sends | 96k opens
Events & Engagement
Lifelong Learning Advisory Group: CLL convened an advisory group of 11 individuals experienced in education and media to review education resources produced at Twin Cities PBS. The advisory group met four times over the course of the academic year and provided crucial feedback for three Legacy programs ( Relish, Four Strangers, Art + Medicine: Disability, Culture and Creativity ) that helped inform the creation of education resources. Key feedback included discussions about the best ways to match the curriculum to different classroom and community audiences.
Relish behind the scenes
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