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Events, Lesson Plans, and Broadcast Specials
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Attend our free screenings of Won't You Be My Neighbor? and participate in acts of kindness.
Monday, April 1st at 6 PM at Skidmore College's Palamountain Hall, Gannett Auditorium | RSVP
Join us for a conversation about projects that inspire curiosity in children with contributors to Dance to Success, a partnership between Skidmore College and Gloversville Schools.
Thursday, April 4th at 6 PM at The Linda | RSVP Nourish Your Neighbor with Cornell Cooperative Extension and CDTA by filling the Capital City Trolley with food and sweater donations
Tuesday, April 9th at 6 PM at Albany Barn | RSVP
Wear your favorite cardigan and write a kind note to a neighbor
Teachers are invited to join us for our virtual pr
ofessional learning e
vent,
"Cultivating Good Neighbor Skills in the Classroom"
with Peg + Cat and Daniel Tiger on April 4 and 11. Register
HERE
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Headline: Living with a Disability
Three Capital Region residents living with a disability discuss their lives, their passions, and what motivates them each and every day. Two local sled hockey players share the profound impact the sport has had on their lives, and a disability advocate and author discuss the power of changing the conversation around disability.
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Calling All Junior Dinosaur Experts
Do you have a student that has a true passion for dinosaurs, geology, paleontology, and/or archaeology?
Dino Roar Valley is looking for a junior dinosaur enthusiast to showcase her or his knowledge and excitement for dinosaurs!
Become the Dino Roar Valley Ambassador by submitting a short video by April 17th. To enter and for more info:
DinoRoarValley.com
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Happy Earth Month!
PBS KIDS celebrates Earth Month with a slate of eco-centered programs to inspire kids to get outside and enjoy nature. This includes a special week of new outdoor adventures from
Ready Jet Go!
,
Nature Cat
, and
Wild Kratts
April 15th-19th.
Explore outer space with hands-on activities, printables, and crafts for parents and caregivers from Ready Jet Go! on pbsparents.org.
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Inspiring Young Scientists Through STEAM
Teachers, how many of your students know that velcro, helmets and wind farms are all inventions inspired by ideas we see in nature? For the last session of the "Inspiring Young Scientists" series, join world renowned anatomist Dr. Joy Reidenberg, along with Megan Schuknect from the Biomicry Institute, to talk about how to engage students and get them excited about science and design innovations inspired by nature.
Tuesday, April 2nd, 2019 7:00 PM- 9:00 PM
Register for this free professional learning opportunity HERE
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In addition to our
Won't You Be My Neighbor? screenings, join us for free screenings of two impactful films,
Charm City and
GRIT. There will also be a panel
discussion centered on the PBS documentary American Creed.
Charm City Screenings
Tuesday, April 9th at 2:30 PM and 6:30 PM at The Crandall Library | RSVP
Wednesday, April 10th at 6 PM at The Sanctuary for Independent Media | RSVP
To feature a discussion with Charm City co-producer and cinematographer, Andre Lambertson
Monday, April 15th at 6 PM at Albany Public Library (Howe Branch) | RSVP
Wednesday, April 24th at 6:30 PM at The Albany Barn | RSVP
GRIT Screening
Tuesday, April 23rd at 3 PM at UAlbany Uptown Campus
To feature a Q&A with Academy award-winning GRIT director, Cynthia Wade and reception
American Creed Panel Discussion
Monday, April 22nd at 6 PM at the Troy Public Library
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Happy Autism Acceptance Month! We are excited to join our friends at Sesame Street to celebrate the amazing in every child. Don't miss a new episode of Sesame Street with our friend Julia, airing Monday, April 8th on HBO and PBS Kids! #SeeAmazing
Join WMHT and Curious George for Assemblyman Santabarbara's
Autism Action Day at Via Aquarium.
Enjoy a day of exploring the aquarium in a sensory-friendly environment.
Sunday, April 7 at 9:30 am (See Curious George from 10 am to noon)
at the Via Aquarium at ViaPort Rotterdam Mall |
Register
HERE
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Nominate a WMHT-FM Classical Student Musician of the Month
Do you know a local middle or high school student who excels in music?
You can nominate that student for WMHT-FM's Classical Student Musician of the Month!
Each chosen student will be interviewed on WMHT-FM, and a musical piece they've played and/or composed will air. Students will also be featured on WMHT's AHA!.
Congratulations to this month's Classical Student Musician, York Zhou! Watch his interview and performance on wmht.org
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The Classical Student of the Month program is supported by
John Keal Music
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Click here to nominate a student.
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Become a Part of WMHT's Educator Group
WMHT has created a group
on our Facebook page for teachers and educators who love, use, or want to use PBS resources in the classroom (or after-school
program, library). All are welcome!
We will be updating the page with events, opportunities, and first looks for classroom and community consumption. Questions? Email us at education@wmht.org.
Visit the Facebook group for more information!
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About WMHT Education Services
WMHT, located in New York State's Capital Region serving Eastern New York and Western New England, is the only locally owned, nonprofit, multichannel public communications organization that reaches beyond the traditional broadcasting model to act as a leader by convening arts, culture, learning and civic interests. WMHT focuses on Community, Culture and Connections by providing entertainment, enrichment and engagement through television, radio, digital media, and educational services. Have you used any of our resources? Let us know. We enjoy hearing from you! Email us at education@wmht.org to connect!
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