A NOTE FROM SYLVIA
You did it.
And by “you,” we mean all Minnesota teachers, afterschool educators, parents, caregivers and students. TPT is cheering as you cross the finish line of this unprecedented school year. Some of you flew through 2020-2021 with high energy,
easily adapting to the virtual learning space. Most people needed extra support, time and grace to adjust to this “new normal” that often felt anything but. All of you deserve genuine congratulations and enthusiastic high-fives.
We also realize that even as pandemic restrictions lift, media-enriched learning is here to stay. Our TPT Learn Advisory Board has reminded us of this, and emphasized that while this school year has been deeply challenging, it has also empowered educators and learners to try innovative approaches, master tricky technology and make new connections. In that spirit, we’ve crafted some great ways to make this summer all about fun, sun and learning. Let’s Learn and Camp TV , two great PBS series featuring standards-aligned educational content, will be broadcast on TPT 2 at 11 a.m. weekdays. Let’s Learn will air in June and July, and Camp TV will air in that same time slot starting in August. These hour-long shows are packed with activities that boost literacy, science and math skills, and are infused with silly singalongs, colorful art projects and even field trip-style adventures. TPT Learn Fun Tubs will be shared with youth-serving partner organizations across the Twin Cities to provide kids with basic activity materials. And if you miss an episode, no worries; this great media will stream online for 24/7 learning. The TPT Learn team is also reaching out to educators, both in the classroom and in afterschool spaces, with curated activities and media-enriched professional development opportunities. Visit tpt.org/learn to sign up for the TPT Learn Educator Newsletter, and to explore great public media content.
We’re excited to soar into the 2021-2022 school year. But in the meantime, let’s enjoy some sunshine, popsicles and time with neighbors, friends and family.
Best Regards, Sylvia Strobel, President and CEO, Twin Cities PBS
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