Education Resources for Parents and Caregivers

Opportunities for learning are everywhere, but they’re not always easy to spot. Detroit Public TV is here to help by distributing quality programming for adults and children alike, creating education initiatives for those in our community, and providing resources and support for parents and families.

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PBS Parents

Explore PBS parenting resources and tips on raising children & kids activities

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Pre-School U

Pre-School U

Pre-School U provides ideas for fun everyday activities to do with your child to prepare for school.

Preschool Matters!

Video shorts that explain the benefits of preschool – from healthy brain development to future earning potential. The series is available in English, Arabic, and Spanish.

Early Childhood Educator Tips for Parents

Educator Tips for Preschool Parents

Videos by educators for parents that offer helpful suggestions to get make sure your child is ready for school. Funded by The Kresge Foundation.

Letter: Pandemic-era learning tool can help students learn outside the classroom

As we read stories every day about how the pandemic has upended education, so many are looking for new ways to support our children with their learning, given the world’s new realities. There’s a new resource that has brought teachers, administrators, school boards and others together, in full agreement that it can be a positive [...]

National Day of Racial Healing

Tuesday, January 18, 2022, is a day to contemplate our shared values and create the blueprint together for #HowWeHeal from the effects of racism. The National Day of Racial Healing is an opportunity to bring ALL people together in their common humanity and inspire collective action to create a more just and equitable world. Since its launch …

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Hey Detroit Families,
Check this one out!Please join us for the Finally to National Reading Month with our Black Book Week Event that was rescheduled due to weather. You don’t want to miss this amazing line up of Black Authors, Dinner will be served and it will be fun for the entire family. Please join us at DPN this Friday March 31st for the celebration.
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New St. Paul Head Start Agency in Detroit had 2 very special visitors today! Governor Whitmer and Ryan the Lion joined the students and staff of the school for story time and a reading of The Very Hungry Caterpillar. Following the entertaining reading from the Governor (including encouragement to eat fruits and veggies!), the teachers shared some of the impressive work that the students were doing in the classroom. From reimagining the big bad wolf as a nice wolf, to teaching sign language to a group school sing, it is very clear that the team at New St. Paul Head Start Agency is doing amazing work as early childhood educators. As we round out March and the celebration of Reading Month the Governor encouraged the children to continue reading not just this month but every month – we could not agree more!

I had a chance to sit with Governor Whitmer following to discuss the critical role that professionals caring for infant, toddlers and preschool play. It was inspiring to be at New St. Paul Head Start Agency and we celebrate these professionals today and every day! And you can celebrate Infant, Toddler and Preschool Professionals in your life too! Visit this link to learn more:
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New St. Paul Head Start Agency in Detroit had 2 very special visitors today! Governor Whitmer and Ryan the Lion joined the students and staff of the school for story time and a reading of The Very Hungry Caterpillar. Following the entertaining reading from the Governor (including encouragement to eat fruits and veggies!), the teachers shared some of the impressive work that the students were doing in the classroom. From reimagining the big bad wolf as a nice wolf, to teaching sign language to a group school sing, it is very clear that the team at New St. Paul Head Start Agency is doing amazing work as early childhood educators.  As we round out March and the celebration of Reading Month the Governor encouraged the children to continue reading not just this month but every month – we could not agree more! 
 
I had a chance to sit with Governor Whitmer following to discuss the critical role that professionals caring for infant, toddlers and preschool play. It was inspiring to be at New St. Paul Head Start Agency and we celebrate these professionals today and every day! And you can celebrate Infant, Toddler and Preschool Professionals in your life too! Visit this link to learn more: 
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Lots happening in the month of April! Will you be joining us and MiAEYC/NAEYC and other strong Early Childhood Supporters to kick of the month with the Week of the Young Child? Michigan AEYC ... See MoreSee Less

It's almost APRIL! Do you know what April is?!?! The month, week, day of the Young Child! How will you celebrate? Have you celebrated the Infant, Toddler and Preschool Professionals in your lives yet?? Go here to enter them into a raffle with $10,000 worth of prizes! Michigan AEYC
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