Happy Monday Morning!
Detroit Public Television/PBS recognizes that not all students have access to technology and are working hard to engage students. In addition to publishing their daily newsletter that provides daily learning activities for families, they will be shifting their programming tomorrow – Monday, March 30th – to provide educational broadcast content for K-12 students on Channel 56. They are also providing additional learning resources designed to complement and extend the learning (see attached).
From 7 a.m. until 6 p.m., Monday through Friday, DPTV will offer blocks of programming geared to specific age groups – early childhood, middle school and high school – on its main broadcast channel (56.1), in collaboration with Michigan’s public television stations and the national PBS system.
While Michigan schools are closed this school year, DPTV’s weekday programming will be as follows:
- Current PBS KIDS programming (Ages 2-8 years old) – 7 a.m. to 9 a.m.
- Grades 4th-8th – 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.
- Grades 9th-12th – 1 p.m. to 6 p.m.
DPTV’s schedule during those hours will be filled with PBS programming that aligns to curriculum goals, with online learning activities associated with each show. The programs are designed to supplement children’s learning and not be a replacement for grade-level credit.
Parents and caregivers seeking traditional PBS KIDS programming after 9 a.m. will find it on the 24/7 Detroit PBS KIDS Channel (56.2).
In addition, DPTV’s World Channel (56.4) will air learning programs for grades 6th-12th on weekdays from noon- 5 p.m., starting on April 6.
Because the new daytime schedule draws on many popular PBS programs, like “Masterpiece,” “NOVA,” “American Experience,” and recent specials, adults who also find themselves at home will find it appealing.
For new children’s programming and other schedules visit DPTV.org/schedule.
All resources can be accessed from this page: https://www.dptv.org/education/resource-list/#newsletter
Have a wonderful day!
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