Dear Educators,

Happy Earth Month! As spring brings warmer days, we’re excited to support you with engaging, real-world learning opportunities that inspire curiosity and connection in your classroom. Explore free, TEKS-aligned resources on PBS LearningMedia to bring meaningful, ready-to-use lessons into your daily instruction all month long.

This April, discover a variety of resources that celebrate Earth Month through climate and nature topics, while also supporting student success with testing prep in U.S. History, Civics, and Science, and encouraging creativity through National Poetry Month activities. You can also explore hands-on Nature and STEM connections that make learning interactive and relevant for students of all ages.

Beyond the classroom, take advantage of enriching opportunities like the Texas Daughters of the American Revolution touring exhibit, engaging content with Chip Kids, and additional community events designed to extend learning and connect with families.

Thank you for the incredible work you do each day. Your dedication continues to make a lasting impact!



With appreciation,

KLRN Education Team

Bring real-world learning to your classroom with Thirst for Power on PBS LearningMedia featuring standards-aligned videos and activities that help students explore the powerful connection between water, energy, and society.

KLRN's digital series Terra Verde highlights efforts of conservation and sustainability in South Central Texas.

If you are an educator, we invite you to explore engaging, state standards-aligned teaching resources that can be used at school and at home in our training session, Teaching Conservation and Sustainability with Terra Verde. You can also view the videos and access related support materials at PBS LearningMedia.

KLRN Celebrates Week of the Young Child!

Week of the Young Child is April 11-17 and encourages families to recognize the importance of early childhood education and create positive learning environments. This blog post contains a week of fun activities that can foster a love for learning and curiosity for your little ones.

SOMETHING FOR EVERYONE

Touch Screen Technology

ELEMENTARY MATH

Calculating Rectangular Area | Cyberchase

ELEMENTARY LANGUAGE ARTS

AI Poetry Lesson | RUFF RUFFMAN: HUMBLE MEDIA GENIUS

ELEMENTARY SOCIAL STUDIES

Recycling Processing Facility | Recycling & Refuse Center Virtual Field Trip

ELEMENTARY SCIENCE

Parenthood: Baby Carrying | Nature

MIDDLE SCHOOL MATH

Real-Life Math | Woodworker

MIDDLE SCHOOL LANGUAGE ARTS

Literary Elements and Techniques

MIDDLE SCHOOL SOCIAL STUDIES

What Is the Controversy over the Clean Water Act? | A Starting Point

MIDDLE SCHOOL SCIENCE

Evolution Lab

HIGH SCHOOL MATH

Statistics: Using Sampling to Count Trees

HIGH SCHOOL LANGUAGE ARTS

Evolution Earth

HIGH SCHOOL SOCIAL STUDIES

A Vanishing Island | Global Oneness Project

HIGH SCHOOL SCIENCE

Environmental Engineering

EDUCATIONAL RESOURCES

KLRN EDUCATOR BLOG - APRIL

BE MY NEIGHBOR DAY 2026 - SATURDAY, MARCH 14

PBS RESOURCES TO HELP DURING CHALLENGING TIMES

THE HEALTHY KIDS PROJECT - HELP EACH OTHER

KLRN’s Healthy Kids Project supports healthy lifestyles by influencing eating decisions and physical activities. The project engages all types of learners: visual, auditory and kinesthetic.

UPCOMING KLRN TEACHER TRAININGS

Butterflies, Growth, and Carl the Collector: Resources from PBS LearningMedia

THURSDAY, APRIL 9

6PM - 7PM

Join KLRN for teaching resources about Butterflies, Growth, and Carl the Collector from PBS KIDS and PBS LearningMedia. This session is open to educators of all grade levels.



1 hour of continuing education credit will be awarded upon completion of the session and accompanying post survey.

Little Hands, Big Impact: Bringing Earth Day to Life with PBS Resources

Growing a Garden

THURSDAY, APRIL 16

6PM - 7PM

Join KLRN for teaching resources for growing a garden at school or at home from The Healthy Kids Project.This session is geared toward early childhood through 2nd grade educators, but all are welcome. 

1 hour of continuing education credit will be awarded upon completion of the session and accompanying post survey.

UPCOMING COMMUNITY HAPPENINGS

The American Revolution Experience Traveling Exhibit comes to San Antonio

The American Revolution Experience, an award-winning exhibit by the American Battlefield Trust and the Daughters of the American Revolution, brings our nation’s founding to life through diverse historical perspectives.

Catch this traveling exhibit in San Antonio at the Army Residence Community on May 17, 24, and 31

Title I Classroom Grants from the Texas Daughters of The American Revolution

The Texas DAR Title I Classroom Grants offer funding for educators to enhance learning in underserved classrooms through innovative projects, in partnership with a local DAR chapter.

Brighton Center's Pathways to Inclusion Conference - April 18, 2026

Join the FREE Pathways to Inclusion Conference on April 18, 2026, at Brighton Center for a day of practical strategies to support inclusive early childhood classrooms plus earn 8 CPE credits.

Register today and share with others who may be interested!

2026 Congressional Art Competition: Celebrating 250 Years of America

Each spring, the Congressional Institute sponsors a nationwide high school visual art competition to recognize and encourage artistic talent in the nation and in each congressional district.

Since the Artistic Discovery competition began in 1982, more than 650,000 high school students have participated.

Students submit entries to their representative’s office, and panels of district artists select the winning entries. Winners are recognized both in their district and at an annual awards ceremony in Washington, DC. The winning works are displayed for one year at the U.S. Capitol.