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America’s Biggest Classroom – PBS
During last night’s 1st Presidential Debate, Mitt Romney (who seemingly understands the importance of quality education) stated “I’m going to the stop the subsidy to PBS.” Regardless of political view, why is it unclear to some that PBS is one...Why do some kids TV shows work?
Most kids’ programs today say they’re “educational” simply to draw in parents. But effective programs aren’t created overnight..& like modern art, just because something’s minimal, does not mean that it’s simple. ...Speedy Delivery Monday
David Newell, better known as the “speedy delivery” man on Mister Rogers’ Neighborhood, began working with Fred Rogers in 1967 to create the role of Mr. McFeely. Growing up, I would have swore that he lived in my neighborhood too. But on Friday, I received a speedy...Helping kids cope with 9/11
On the anniversary of 9/11, it helps to have age appropriate answers for your kids questions. In May of last year I interviewed my graduate school adviser, Dr. Rosemarie Truglio, (VP of Research & Education at Sesame Workshop) on PBS Parents’ The Parent...Radical Kindness
It is always possible. Through practicing radical kindness–toward ourselves, with loved ones, and to the world at large–we can transform ourselves, our neighborhood, and our world for the better.
