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Des Moines invested in its public schools before; let's do it again | Opinion
Marie Gernes is a mother of two Hubbell Elementary students, a Des Moines Public Schools neighbor, and a DMPS alum. Katie Mary Jones is a mother of one current Hubbell Elementary student and a 4-year-old, an alum of the Cedar Rapids Community School District, and a volunteer at DMPS. This essay is also signed by other community members listed at the end. We are writing in support of voting yes to the bond that will be on the ballot on Nov. 4 for voters to support Des Moines Public Schools.
Helios makes higher education accessible for transfer students
At 38 and the father of two children, Taide Pineda thought attending Arizona State University was out of the question for someone like him. In 2006, Pineda had attempted to attend community college, but life got in the way. "I just figured it wasn't for me and I dropped out. I didn't earn any credits, and I didn't even make it through the full semester. I quit probably after two weeks, and then I tried again like three or four years later at Rio Salado, like going online," Pineda said.
How one program is combatting Arizona's literacy crisis in a unique way
A national program promotes early literacy in Arizona by involving pediatric physicians and using well-child visits as an opportunity to expose children to reading. Reach Out and Read Arizona is addressing the state's literacy crisis by providing free books during pediatric care appointments beginning at birth until the age of five. Only 39% of third-graders in Arizona are reading at proficient levels, according to advocacy group Education Forward Arizona.
How Increased Protective Buffer Zones Could Help Protect 3.6 million Pennsylvanians
Key Findings The 43rd Statewide Grand Jury described Pennsylvania’s current, but easily-waived, 500-foot protective buffer requirement between fracking infrastructure and residential buildings as “woefully inadequate.” A rulemaking petition has been submitted to the Environmental Quality Board to enact stronger, protective buffers of 3,281 feet for buildings and drinking water wells, 5,280 feet for buildings serving sensitive populations, and 750 feet for streams.
Be My Neighbor Day
Join Arizona PBS as we welcome Daniel Tiger at Thrive to 5 Playfest on Saturday, March 15, 2025, from 9:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. for Be My Neighbor Day at the Arizona State Fairgrounds. Inspired by the themes of the PBS KIDS series Daniel Tiger's Neighborhood, this family event invites kids to learn what it means to be a caring neighbor through fun and enriching activities. For details, view the event flyer here in English or Spanish.
Maintenance today in Flagstaff
If you are not receiving our signal clearly, there may be a variety of factors at fault. Rest assured, we are hard at work monitoring any reception issues. Friday, October 4 - Flagstaff: Due to an upgrade to the transmitter site in Flagstaff, KAET will be temporarily unavailable in the Flagstaff area. Maintenance will begin late this morning and extend into mid-afternoon. There is no need to do a channel scan on your TV if you find we are off-air. We will be back on as soon as the work is completed.
Having back-and-forth conversations with your baby
Even though they can’t use words yet, having back-and-forth “conversations” with your baby is the best way you can help them learn and develop language. Responding to your child with words, conversation and attention makes a big, positive impact on their learning and healthy development. As their brain develops — incredibly fast in their early days, months and years — your baby learns by hearing words from you and also when you respond back to their sounds, gestures and expressions.
President Joe Biden’s 2023 State of the Union address
Watch the 2023 State of the Union address on Tuesday, Feb. 7. The livestream above of the NewsHour’s special coverage will begin at 4 p.m. MST, or tune in at 7 p.m. MST on Arizona PBS.
Using passion to find purpose: Helping students craft personal statements
Hey there, Superheroes! Iām glad to have you back for the final post of the Helping our Students be College and Career Ready Series. In case you missed the earlier posts, hereās a quick recap: Part one provided resources to help students and parents with college applications and scholarships Part two explored specific programs and resources at Arizona colleges and universities. Today, I want to talk about using passion projects to inspire students to write powerful personal statements.
Coping with mid-year teacher burn-out
Educators: We are a few months into the school year, and the feeling of being burned out is already creeping in for some of us, or is already in full effect. What are some things you can do to help ease the burden? Remember that learning is fun! Try to incorporate more hands-on activities that align with your lessons. Projects and interactive lessons can add a spark to your day and that of your studentsā! These tend to be more memorable for students, too. Find alternative ways to grade.
Programs at Arizona colleges and universities that can help your students feel included
Welcome to part two of a three-part series on how you can help your students be college and career ready. Part one focused on college and scholarship applications, while today’s post focuses on specialty programs specific to Arizona colleges and universities. Specialty programs like the ones below help students feel included, which increases their engagement and success in college.
Thankful turkeys for home or classroom
It is fall – a time when we all are excited to share the things we are thankful for, in preparation for Thanksgiving. A fun activity for our kids (students, too!) is to create a Thankful Turkey. This can be done in many ways, and can be adapted to every age level. I have a 3 and 5-year-old at home, and teach 3rd grade. The Thankful Turkeys I decided to create fit both of these age groups, while differentiating the writing portion. Here are some simple steps: Find a turkey clipart online.
Helping students with FAFSA and scholarship applications
It’s that time of year again, Superheroes! College Application Season, I mean. A time filled with FAFSA workshops, endless requests for letters of recommendation, and Seniors working tirelessly to finish personal statements. With that in mind, this is part one in a three-part series on how you can help your students be college- and career-ready.
Enhance learning with interactive notebooks
Educators: have you tried interactive notebooks to enhance learning in your classroom? Interactive notebooks are a fun way for students to learn the art of note-taking. This innovative way of taking notes helps students organize information in a way that makes sense to them. It goes above just writing information from the board. The best part – they can go back to their notes whenever they are stuck on a class assignment. How to begin?
You asked, we’re answering! Your questions about voting in the midterms
Arizona PBS is partnering with America Amplified and KJZZ to answer questions about how to participate in the 2022 midterm elections. Here are some of the top questions we have been able to answer thus far. Do you have a question we haven’t answered yet? Submit your question on our form on our Election 2022 page or by texting “ARIZONA PBS” to 855-670-1777. Q: I have been voting for 20 years now, but I haven’t received my mail-in ballot. Why not?
Bullying in the elementary classroom
Bullying affects many schools nationwide, and there are many things we can do as adults to support our children, and even prevent bullying from happening in the elementary classroom. October is National Bullying Prevention Month: Here are four ways you can help. 1. Know and teach a clear definition of bullying According to StopBullying.gov, “bullying is unwanted, aggressive behavior among school aged children that involves a real or perceived power imbalance.
Anti-bullying resources for high schoolers
Welcome back, Superheroes! The month of October is filled with several exciting happenings (Fall break! Halloween!) but it is also the month when we honor the National Bullying Prevention campaign. Founded in 2006 by PACERāS National Bullying Prevention Center, this campaign serves to unite communities throughout the nation through education and awareness of bullying prevention.
Plant the seed of support for public broadcasting
Whatever your stage in life, it is a good idea to think about and plan for how your affairs will be handled. National Estate and Gift Planning Awareness Week is Oct. 17‚Äď23, making this a great time to look ahead. Estate planning is one of the most overlooked areas of personal financial management.
Create your own worksheets using Google Slides
Educators: Has you ever had a great idea for a worksheet that has yet to be created? Why not create it yourself? It may sound like a lot of work to pile on, but all you need is Google Slides! It may sound a little bizarre, but Slides is the site to use because it allows you to drag things around and simplifies the creation process. Here are some simple steps on how to get started. As your comfort level grows, so will your creativity! Size it. Click on File, then Page setup.
How does bullying affect our students?
Happy September, fellow Superheroes! As you might already know, October is National Bullying Prevention Month, and so I am dedicating these next two posts to discuss not only how bullying impacts our students, but also to provide resources you can use to teach your students how to take action against bullying. Look for the second part next week. According to Pacer’s National Bullying Prevention Center, one out of every five students (approximately 20.2%) have reported being bullied.
Queen Elizabeth II, Britain’s longest-reigning monarch, dies at 96
Queen Elizabeth II, the longest reigning monarch in British history, died Thursday at age 96, after she was placed under medical supervision for failing health. The Royal Family announced her death, saying the queen “died peacefully” at Balmoral Castle in Scotland. As head of state for the United Kingdom, Canada, Australia and New Zealand, her 70-year reign spanned more than a dozen U.S. presidents and nine popes. Her life stretched from Model T cars to self-driving cars.
Strategic Philanthropy event, October 4, 2022
Tuesday, October 4, 9:30 a.m. ‚Äď noon Arizona PBS Studio A 555 N. Central Ave. Phoenix, AZ 85004 (see maps) Breakfast will be served 9:30 ‚Äď 10:00 a.m. Presentation 10:00 ‚Äď 11:00 a.m. Studio tour 11:00 ‚Äď 12:00 p.m. This special in-person presentation will be led by philanthropic advisor .
Have questions about the 2022 elections? We’re here to answer
The 2022 Midterm elections are on the horizon – are you planning to vote? Do you know how to vote, and where to vote, and what you might need to have when you show up to the polls? What if your voter registration is out of date, or has a mistake, and you are challenged at the polls – what can you do? Arizona PBS is part of a new community-powered journalism project to answer those questions and any others you have about how to exercise your right to vote in the upcoming midterms.
Plant the seed of support for public broadcasting
Whatever your stage in life, it is a good idea to think about and plan for how your affairs will be handled. National Estate and Gift Planning Awareness Week is Oct. 17‚Äď23, making this a great time to look ahead. Estate planning is one of the most overlooked areas of personal financial management.
The Benefits of Bringing Studio Ghibli Into the Classroom
If you were a student at the turn of the millennium, there is a good chance that you can recall that knee-jerk look of disgust that your art teachers gave when someone mentioned “anime.” Sometimes, though, if you were lucky, you’d find that one instructor who would encourage you to embrace the medium. I was fortunate enough to have a professor who helped to foster my love of anime, and urged me to continue exploring it during my college career.
Remember your WHY!
Educators ā I am sure youāve heard it many times before when youāve shared your profession: āIt takes a special personā¦ā There is SO much truth in that statement ā you ARE a special person. During trying times, as a new year unfolds filled with new challenges and deadlines, take a deep breath and remember your WHY. Remember why you started. What or who makes you get out of bed in the morning? What is your purpose? It is easy to feel burnt out or overwhelmed.
Watch Arizona PBS’ 2022 Emmy-nominated programs
This August, Arizona PBS received 11 Emmy® nominations from the Rocky Mountain Southwest Chapter of the National Academy of Television Arts and Sciences! As a public broadcaster, Arizona PBS exists as a public square: a space for conversation, education and civil discourse. We connect our audience to the world around them. Nominations like these affirm that as we serve our communities, we’re also creating programs that are among the best of our industry peers.
Building Strong Connections with Your Students
Welcome back, my fellow superheroes! I hope the classroom ideas I provided in my previous post were helpful in getting the new school year off to a great start. While my students and I have enjoyed making playlists and pictures for the classroom, I am excited to connect with them on a deeper level. Providing opportunities for them to express themselves not only boosts engagement, but also helps me form a deeper understanding of their individual personalities and needs.
Creating a welcoming classroom for high schoolers
Hey, Fellow Superheroes! I’m Ashley Burkart, a high school Senior STEM teacher in Phoenix, and I’ll be using this space to share some activities and teaching ideas throughout the year ahead. I can’t believe I am beginning my fifth year in the classroom. Time really does fly when you’re having fun! I don’t know about you, but I cannot wait to begin a new school year.
‘Month of the Desert’ screenings: 3 new programs with local ties
This July, Arizona PBS is celebrating “Month of the Desert” with a series of community engagement opportunities planned around three new programs featuring local ties. Taking place on the remaining Wednesdays throughout the month of July, the series includes two virtual watch parties and one in-person premiere event.
WATCH LIVE: The End of Roe: A PBS NewsHour Special Report
The Supreme Court overturned Roe v. Wade on Friday, eliminating constitutional protections for abortion that had been in place for 50 years. PBS NewsHour anchor and managing editor Judy Woodruff will anchor a special report on the impact of this legal and cultural change.
Father Brown “The Red Death”
Premiering Saturday, June 18 at 7 p.m. Lady Felicia and her husband Monty are hosting a lavish masked ball counting down to 1954 – but their plans are ruined when Sir Charles Hakeworth is murdered by a masked figure. With the estate locked down and a killer in the midst, Father Brown and his friends chase down the four people who know Sir Charles would be present.
On June 1, 2022, Arizona Board of Regents for Arizona State University, licensee of: K03FB-D, Snowflake, Etc., AZ K14KK-D, Flagstaff, AZ K19CX-D, Yuma, AZ K20ML-D, Parks, Etc., AZ K23NJ-D, Prescott, Etc., AZ K31NV-D, Globe-Miami, AZ K35MU-D, Cottonwood, Etc., AZ which rebroadcast KAET, filed an application with the Federal Communications Commission for renewal of license.
WATCH LIVE: Biden urges Congress to enact gun control in wake of mass shootings
Stream the president’s address in the player above. Find more from PBS NewsHour at https://www.pbs.org/newshour
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The Hidden Map
Premiering Tuesday, June 7 at 8:30 p.m. An American-Armenian granddaughter of genocide survivors ventures to their lost ancestral homeland to uncover long-buried truths. A chance meeting with a lone Scottish explorer who had discovered this land of secrets years earlier leads to a joint odyssey beneath the surface of modern-day Turkey, revealing sacred relics, silenced voices, daring resilience, and the hidden map.
WASHINGTON (AP) — President Joe Biden prepared to address the nation Tuesday night shortly after returning to the White House from a five-day trip to Asia that was bookended by “horrific” mass tragedy. The event is scheduled to start at 8:15 p.m. ET. Watch Biden’s remarks in the player above. Biden was on Air Force One Tuesday afternoon when officials said a gunman acting alone killed at least 14 students and a teacher at a Texas elementary school.
LAMP Wood Oven Pizzeria in North Scottsdale brings the Italian heat with Neapolitan pizza straight from the oven right to your table. Moku Hawaiian Grill in Ahwatukee grills up Hawaiian Island favorites using a traditional mix of Asian and Polynesian influences. A riveting four-episode thriller adapted by award-winning writer Sarah Solemani from the critically acclaimed novel by Jo Bloom.
An Evening with Lerner and Loewe: Broadway in Concert
Airs Sunday, March 6 at 5:30 p.m. Celebrate the iconic songwriting duo with music from “My Fair Lady,” “Camelot,” “Gigi,” “Brigadoon” and more. Includes performances from Jenn Colella, Aisha Jackson, Jose Llana, Aaron Lazar, Michael Maliakel, Sean Thompson and Bayla Whitten. Musical numbers featured in this episode include “I Could Have Danced All Night,” “Get Me to the Church On Time,” “On the Street Where You Live,” “Almost Like Being in Love,” and more.
Show us your smile!
Arizona PBS and Delta Dental of Arizona Foundation are hitting the road! We are visiting communities all over the state to teach you how to keep your teeth healthy. Join us for arts and crafts, lots of giveaways, and free dental screenings for kids up to age 8. Watch these videos for tips to have a healthy smile, and find information about upcoming events below.
Seventh mobile COVID-19 testing site opens in Howard County
Jan. 7—Howard County's seventh mobile COVID-19 testing site opened Thursday at the Elkridge Volunteer Fire Department, 5700 Rowanberry Drive. Operated by Centennial Medical Group, the site will offer a drive-thru option off Bauman Drive and a walk-up bus from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. on weekdays. "The omicron variant is highly transmissible, which is why testing is still a key factor in beating this pandemic," Howard County Executive Calvin Ball said during a news conference at the site.
Students offer ukulele performance to Alzheimer’s Association for holiday music therapy
BALTIMORE — On a recent December afternoon, five teenage members of Mt. Hebron High School’s ukulele club gathered to rehearse and record holiday songs. The recording wasn’t just for fun. Sanika Devare, 16, has arranged for it to air on social media, with the hope of providing a source of music therapy for dementia patients.
Students offer ukulele performance to Alzheimer’s Association for holiday music therapy
BALTIMORE -- On a recent December afternoon, five teenage members of Mt. Hebron High School’s ukulele club gathered to rehearse and record holiday songs. The recording wasn’t just for fun. Sanika Devare, 16, has arranged for it to air on social media, with the hope of providing a source of music therapy for dementia patients.
Reading activity with 'Click, Clack, Moo'
Educators: Finding activities to go along with our read-alouds can be so beneficial and fun for our students! My latest read-aloud was “CLICK, CLACK, MOO: Cows That Type” by Doreen Cronin. This story was the perfect way to discuss the art of persuasion in class. The cows in the book are going back and forth with Farmer Brown, demanding an electric blanket, and finding ways to persuade him.
We are experiencing technical difficulties with our Flagstaff area transmitter. Thank you for your patience.
We are experiencing technical difficulties with our Flagstaff area transmitter. Thank you for your patience. Tuesday, Dec. 7, 2021 We are experiencing technical difficulties with our Flagstaff area transmitter and viewers in that area may experience poor or no reception. Our engineering team is working to find a solution as quickly as possible. Thank you for your patience.
'Nature' presents 'Santa's Wild Home,' a look into life in Lapland
Wednesday, December 17 at 7 p.m. Green lights dance across a star-filled sky, and snowflakes sparkle on the trees. It is little wonder Lapland is famous as a realm of elves and flying reindeer, the magical home of Santa Claus. However, this northernmost region of mainland Europe is a real place with real animals, such as reindeer, great gray owls, eagles, wolves, musk oxen and brown bears, who live out their lives in the tundra and forest.
The most popular casseroles for Thanksgiving by state
Ahead of Thanksgiving, Google Trends is sharing a map of the most-searched casseroles. TAMPA, Fla. — Casseroles are probably one of the most versatile types of meals. Green beans, corn, sweet potatoes and even pineapple have all been baked into casserole-form. But, what are the most popular casseroles? Google Trends released data on uniquely searched Thanksgiving casseroles by state, and the results may surprise you. Florida’s star casserole is butternut squash.
'Sesame Street' special introduces new Korean Muppet Ji-Young
This Thanksgiving, Thursday, Nov. 25, Elmo, Abby Cadabby and the rest of the gang are making a new friend: Ji-Young — a seven-year-old Korean American character performed by Sesame Workshop puppeteer Kathleen Kim. Ji-Young makes her debut in a special celebrating the rich diversity of Asian and Pacific Islander (API) communities, “See Us Coming Together: A Sesame Street Special,” which will air Thursday, Nov. 25 at 9 p.m. on Arizona PBS KIDS.
Want some spooky content for Halloween weekend? Here's what's on the PBS Video app.
Happy Halloween! Check out all the spooky stuff – giant monsters, hauntings, werewolves and more – that you can stream on the PBS app: Monster myths At the top of the list is THE show dedicated to all things ghosts and goblins: Monstrum. There, you can find explorations of everything from the Headless Horseman and the Grim Reaper to Baba Yaga, Slender Man, and an Australian vampire that sucks your blood with its toes.
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