Meet Portia Bright Pittman, NC Author
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Special | 51s | North Carolina author Portia Bright Pittman shares her love of civics with young learners. (51s)
Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Memorial Gardens
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Special | 45s | The Raleigh, NC park is the first public park in the country dedicated to Dr. King's legacy. (45s)
Early Childhood Environments: Webinar for Educators
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Special | 47m 24s | Learn about PBS North Carolina's immersive Early Childcare Environments and related resources. (47m 24s)
Tavarius Felton, TeeBee Adventures
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Special | 1m | Local author Tavarius Felton explores what inspires him to write. (1m)
Special | 46s | Join us as we visit the AMY Book Mobile in Avery, Mitchell and Yancey counties. (46s)
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Special | 45s | Visit Sarah P. Duke Gardens in Durham, North Carolina. (45s)
Morehead Planetarium in Chapel Hill
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Special | 50s | Let’s visit the Morehead Planetarium, located in Chapel Hill. (50s)
JC Raulston Arboretum in Raleigh NC
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Special | 1m 5s | Explore the wonders of JC Raulston Arboretum, nestled in Raleigh. (1m 5s)
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Special | 59s | The Paperhand Puppet Intervention creates giant puppets out of recycled materials. (59s)
Washington Waterfront Underground Railroad Museum
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Special | 1m 4s | Leesa Payton Jones shares the history of the Underground Railroad in North Carolina. (1m 4s)
Reflecting on Benjamin Franklin the Statesman
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Special | 1h 36m 39s | Examine the role Benjamin Franklin played in the creation of U.S. founding documents. (1h 36m 39s)
Benjamin Franklin and the Common Good
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Special | 1h 23m 47s | Franklin as scientist, inventor, printer, business owner, civil servant & philanthropist. (1h 23m 47s)
Benjamin Franklin: A Man of Contradictions
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Special | 1h 24m 26s | How to teach challenging historical topics, especially those related to Benjamin Franklin. (1h 24m 26s)
A Discussion on "The U.S. and the Holocaust"
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Special | 57m 59s | Strategies for using the documentary “The U.S. and the Holocaust” in classrooms. (57m 59s)
Playful, Inclusive, and All Day Long: STEM for Every Child
Special | 41m 15s | Playful, Inclusive, and All Day Long: STEM for Every Child (41m 15s)
Partnering with Families to Increase Learning Outcomes
Special | 35m 40s | Partnering with Families - Using Everyday Tools to Increase Learning Outcomes in Children (35m 40s)
It Takes TWO To Make A Thing Go Right
Special | 23m 43s | It Takes TWO To Make A Thing Go Right (23m 43s)
Integrating Age-Appropriate Literacy Activities in the Home
Special | 28m 56s | Integrating Age-Appropriate Literacy Activities in the Home (28m 56s)
Imagining Equity: Starting With Our Youngest
Special | 30m 50s | Imagining Equity: Starting With Our Youngest (30m 50s)
The Coalescence of STEM and Early Childhood Education
Special | 9m 50s | The Coalescence of STEM and Early Childhood Education: Opting To Engage (9m 50s)
Using Data to Improve Reading Instruction in K-3 Classrooms
Special | 29m 35s | Using Data to Improve Reading Instruction in K-3 Classrooms (29m 35s)
Using Children's Books To Enhance Social-Emotional Literacy
Special | 25m 34s | Using Children's Books To Enhance Social-Emotional Literacy (25m 34s)
Three Early Reading Strategies You Need to Know
Special | 32m 50s | Three Early Reading Strategies You Need to Know (32m 50s)
Supporting SEL through Classroom & Home Partnerships
Special | 44m 14s | Supporting Social Emotional Learning through Classroom & Home Partnerships (44m 14s)
Supporting Families Experiencing Homelessness
Special | 28m 24s | Parents and Early Childhood Professionals Support Families Experiencing Homelessness (28m 24s)
Supporting Children's Emotional and Social Development
Special | 43m 51s | Supporting Children's Emotional and Social Development (43m 51s)
The Sounds of Reading: Phonological Awareness
Special | 40m 5s | The Sounds of Reading: Phonological Awareness in Today’s Classroom (40m 5s)
A Playful Pedagogy: Including All in Outdoor Play & Learning
Special | 1h 16m 27s | A Playful Pedagogy: Including All in Outdoor Play and Learning (1h 16m 27s)
Literacy Resources for the Early Childhood Classroom
Special | 33m 59s | Literacy Resources for the Early Childhood Classroom (33m 59s)
An Educator's Influence on Preschool Hygiene
Special | 38m 29s | An Educator's Influence on Preschool Hygiene: Where do we go from here? (38m 29s)
Ditch the Textbook and Embrace the Tech
Special | 39m 57s | Ditch the Textbook and Embrace the Tech (39m 57s)
Computational Thinking for All Children
Special | 39m 48s | Computational Thinking for All Children: Embedding Foundational Concepts (39m 48s)
Children’s Books to Support Identity, Equity & Inclusion
Special | 37m 6s | Making Connections: Using Children’s Books to Support Identity, Equity, and Inclusion (37m 6s)
Amplify Your Read Aloud with Active Reading
Special | 46m 45s | Amplify Your Read Aloud with Active Reading (46m 45s)
Building On An Equitable Foundation
Special | 45m 51s | Building On An Equitable Foundation: Mirror, Windows, and Sliding Glass Doors (45m 51s)
Rootle's Block Party LIVE! At Home! March 2022
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Special | 56m 46s | Read-a-roo & friends have fun with Burke & Cumberland County 4H and the Boys & Girls Club. (56m 46s)
Rootle's Block Party LIVE! At Home - Summer 2021 Special!
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Special | 56m 46s | Have fun with Miss E and Miss Shana as we feature friends from Brevard, NC! (56m 46s)
Rootle's Block Party LIVE! At Home! March 2021
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Special | 56m 46s | Check out this brand new episode of Rootle's Block Party LIVE! At Home! (56m 46s)
Free Webinar: Gen Z Dealing with Change
Special | 57m 22s | FREE webinar for Parents/guardians and educators of children in grades 6-12 (57m 22s)
Creating a Community of Care & Support
Special | 1h 3m 26s | How do we effectively provide social-emotional support to students and teachers this year? (1h 3m 26s)
Self-Care (Preparing for a New School Year)
Special | 57m 12s | This webinar addresses opportunities for self-care while preparing for the fall. (57m 12s)
Celebrating Your Wins During a Pandemic
Special | 57m 12s | Learn how to take time to celebrate the things that went well during remote learning! (57m 12s)
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