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Vegas PBS Participates in National Project
Vegas PBS has been chosen by the Corporation for Public Broadcasting (CPB) as one of only 11 public television stations to participate in a national project. The project, Expanded Learning Through Transmedia Content, is designed to test math and literacy content developed through the U.S. Department of Education’s Ready To Learn grant. “Transmedia” characterizes the full range of digital media platforms today: television, personal computers, mobile devices such smart phones and tablets, and electronic whiteboards in the classroom.
Vegas PBS, in partnership with CPB and PBS, will assist early childhood education in Southern Nevada with expanded media technologies featuring many favorite children’s PBS Kids characters – Cat in the Hat, Sid the Science Kid, Arthur and Curious George to name a few. New children’s content across platforms – including video, online games, mobile apps and off-line activities extend and build new and different learning activities for kids.
Vegas PBS' Ready To Learn Awarded the Vegas Valley Book Festival's "Crystal Bookmark" Award
The “Crystal Bookmark” award was presented Saturday, November 5, 2011 at The Historic Fifth Street School. The annual award recognizes and honors an organization working to advance the cause of literature in the Las Vegas Valley, and have made major contributions to the encouragement of reading in the community through service or through work that enriches and clarifies reading and writing.
Beckley Elementary Thanks Vegas PBS
Will Beckley Elementary School students and administration thank Vegas PBS Ready To Learn for a literacy night book donation. |
