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Camp TV

Wednesday, June 15, 2022 - 5:00am

on WXXI-TV

Are your kids missing summer camp this year? Tune in to Camp TV for a virtual camp experience this summer!

American Graduate: Path to the Future Launch Event

Tuesday, June 8, 2021 (All day)

ICYMI: Watch On-Demand WXXI Education on June 8, 2021 at 7 PM ET for the American Graduate: Path to the Future virtual launch event. This multi-year initiative, from the Corporation for Public Broadcasting and The WNET Group, strives to help students explore and prepare for high-demand careers, including the 30 million open middle skill jobs that require a one-year occupational certificate or two-year associate degree. Watch On-Demand.

WXXI Education Newsletter & Social Media

Wednesday, June 1, 2022 - 7:10am

WXXI Education e-Newsletter is a monthly update provided by email and online as a PDF. (Best viewed with Acrobat Reader)

Daily Activity Calendars

WXXI Kids has created a series of monthly activity calendars full of PBS KIDS hands-on activities to support your child's learning.

On-Demand World Channel: Asian-American Pacific Islander Collection 2022

A collection of films by and about individuals amplifying and affirming Asian American Pacific Islander voices across the country and around the globe. Watch on-air, stream online and share the voices, the stories on WORLD and from our partners in public media.

Talking with Kids About the News, Emergencies & Tragedy: For Home & Classroom

WXXI Education curated a list of resources to help adults (parents, caregivers, educators) discuss emergencies, news headlines and when tragedy strikes.

PBS LearningMedia East Lake Meadow: A Public Housing Story Collection

PBS LearningMedia has a wide range of learning resources for students in grades 7-12th grade, focused on public housing and civil rights. East Lake Meadows, the public housing project opened by the Atlanta Housing Authority in 1970 and demolished a generation later, and provides resources to understand housing policy and racism.

Native America Series: On-Demand

Native America illuminates the splendor of a past whose story has for too long remained untold.

Molly of Denali Podcast

Do you love Molly of Denali? Now you can LISTEN to Molly and her adventures in the Molly of Denali Podcast!

Invasive Species Education Resources

WXXI Education has pulled together educational support resources related to learning about invasive species.

Resources on Race, Racism, Civil Rights, Current Events, and more

WXXI Education staff collected resources from PBS LearningMedia to support educators and families while discussing the following topics: race, racism, protesting, civil rights, Black history and historical individuals, bias, past and current events, and more.

Resources for Young Children on Race, Racism, and more

WXXI Education staff collected the following resources to support families and educators of young children as they talk, watch, read, and learn about race and racism.

On-Demand: PBS KIDS Talk About: Race and Racism

Watch On-Demand: PBS KIDS Talk About: Race and Racism is a special co-viewing program for families with young children to watch and discuss together.

Martin Luther King Jr. Education Resources

WXXI Education staff collected resources from PBS to support educators and families while learning about the life and legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.

Roadtrip Nation Full Episodes On-Demand

Wondering what to do with your life? Each episode features a different crew on the journey of a lifetime.

Cyberchase: Green It Up Resources

Be inspired to care for and celebrate the environment with PBS KIDS Cyberchase!

SSIC Virtual Family Summit - Archive

WXXI Education and our partners hosted a special virtual Community Summit on Sesame Street in Communities and their set of tools around Health Emergencies. This is the archive of the panel discussion and follow-up resources from the event.

The Age of Nature - Education Resources

WXXI Education has pulled together educational support resources for the new PBS series The Age of Nature.

A People's History Asian-America from PBS Digital Studios

A 3 episode digital series on Asian America history produced in partnership by the Center for Asian American Media and PBS Digital Studios. A People’s History of Asian America tells the history of Asian Americans through the microaggressions and stereotypes this community faces.

WXXI's Community Observation Challenge

Join WXXI as we continue to be citizen scientists and observe our community through a special ongoing WXXI Community Observation Challenge!

DISCOVERING NEW YORK SUFFRAGE STORIES ON-DEMAND

The 70-year fight for suffrage began in Central and Western New York, an epicenter of reform. Women began their battle for the vote in the mid-1800s. This part of the upstate region was an epicenter of reform, tackling societal issues like abolition, religion, temperance, and women’s rights. Success depended on many women whose stories are often forgotten. Watch On-Demand & Access Classroom Resources

Watch On-Demand American Experience: The Vote

Watch Part 1 and Part 2 On-Demand: This film, tells the dramatic story of the epic — and surprisingly unfamiliar — crusade waged by American women for the right to vote.

PBS Latino Americans Resources & On-Demand

Resources from the PBS Latino-Americans, a three-part documentary series chronicling the rich and varied history and experiences of Latinos over the past 500 years. Watch Online in English or Spanish

PBS Latino Americans PBS LearningMedia Collection

PBS LearningMedia Collection for PBS Latino-Americans series includes lesson plans for exploring the series, chronicling the rich and varied history and experiences of Latinos over the past 500 years.

On-Demand Pomp: Under the Circumstances: A Virtual Commencement

Watch On-Demand: Attend virtual graduation. Hear excerpts from commencement speeches and messages to the class of 2020 from a variety of public figures -- journalists, philanthropists, sports figures, historians, writers and performers - and from the students themselves.

Chinese Exclusion Act from American Experience On-Demand

The Chinese Exclusion Act of 1882 excluded Chinese immigrants to the U.S. for 60 years. Chinese immigrants already here could not become citizens. Watch On-Demand & Access the Teacher Guide to the documentary.

Sesame Street in Communities

Sesame Street in Communities (SSIC) builds on Sesame Street's 50-year commitment to address kids’ developmental, physical, and emotional needs.

WXXI's Sesame Street in Communities Rural Outreach Initiative

In 2019, WXXI Public Broadcasting was selected as one of 10 local PBS stations across the nation to participate in a special Sesame Street in Communities Rural Outreach Initiative, funded by the Corporation for Public Broadcasting.

Wild Kratts: Extended Learning Resources

Wild Kratts has a wide range of ways to extend the creature fun with these additional learning resources.

Molly of Denali: Extended Learning Resources

Informational text and Alaska Native culture form the basis of the groundbreaking Molly of Denali series and its educational resources.

Asian Americans PBS LearningMedia Collection

PBS LearningMedia has a wide range of learning resources for students in grades 7-12th grade, focused on Asian and Pacific Islander American Heritage and PBS's Asian American series including the full Asian Americans series

WXXI's Sesame Street in Communities Public Media Champions Project

In 2020, WXXI was honored to be selected as one of 20 PBS stations across the nation participating in a special Sesame Street in Communities Public Media Champions project, funded by the Corporation for Public Broadcasting. The goal of this project was to continue to support our region's rural families and child care providers.

Coming Together - Sesame Street Resources on Racial Literacy

Sesame Workshop continues its major commitment to racial justice with new resources and content called "Coming Together" to help families talk to young children about race and identity.

SSIC Digital Storybooks

Sesame Street in Communities provides a variety of resource types for grownups to use with young children - one type is digital storybooks.

Sesame Street: Songs & Videos

Want to have even more fun with your Sesame Street friends? Try listening to a Sesame Street playlist of music or watching some fun video shorts!

WXXI's Continued Work to Support Families Through Rural Libraries

In 2021 and 2022, WXXI will continue our collaborative work to support local rural families with Sesame Street in Communities resources with support from the Waldron Rise Foundation and a gift in memory of Fay Fondiller.

Changing Gears: A Roadtrip Nation Special On-Demand

Ride along for a supercharged adventure as Alexandra, Dylan, and Michael—aspiring auto technicians—discover the growing possibilities in the automotive tech field.

Life Hackers: A Roadtrip Nation Special On-Demand

Superheroes might not exist, but “Life Hackers” introduces audiences to the modern-day equivalent: cybersecurity experts.

Ready to Rise: A Roadtrip Nation Special On-Demand

Follow three “opportunity youth”—young people who are part of the 5.6 million youth in America who are unemployed, not in school, and struggling with challenges as extreme as homelessness. On a mission to unlock their potential, they travel the country and interview people like poets, educators, and "Pursuit of Happyness" author Chris Gardner—all of whom have harnessed adversity for success.

One Step Closer: A Roadtrip Nation Special On-Demand

When you start at community college, your next step could take you anywhere.

Asian Americans Full Series On-Demand

The PBS Asian Americans 5 episode series shows the impact and contributions of Asian Americans, the fastest-growing racial/ethnic group in the United States. Watch the full series on PBS LearningMedia.

On-Demand World Channel: Race in America

A collection of films by and about individuals regarding race across the country and around the globe. Watch on-air, stream online and share the voices, the stories on WORLD and from our partners in public media.

On-Demand World Channel: Black Stories

A collection of films by and about individuals amplifying and affirming black voices across the country and around the globe. Watch on-air, stream online and share the voices, the stories on WORLD and from our partners in public media.

Asian Pacific American Our Experience: Local Stories On-Demand

Asian Pacific Americans are the fastest-growing racial/ethnic group in the United States. WXXI in partnership with the Asian Pacific Islander American Association of Greater Rochester is featuring stories from local members of the community that provide examples of culture, heritage, history and contributions to our region and nation.

The Future of Work Virtual Events

Friday, November 5, 2021 - 12:00pm

Watch the archive weekly series of virtual events to accompany the airing of the PBS Future of Work Series. Conversations include discussion of topics involving the future of work addressing quality career paths, addressing issues of race and equity, the impact of technology, lessons from young workers, continuing to work longer, women's roles in the workplace and supporting mental health.

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