WVPB’s Us & Them introduces us to an unusual cultural divide, one that exists within families. It’s a generation split that comes when chemical addiction prevents parents from raising their
children. Millions of U.S. households have become “grandfamilies,” a new kind of family structure. This generational Us & Them divide puts pressure on aging adults and spotlights underlying financial issues that cause a strain between parents and their adult children. This story just won a National Murrow Award for excellence in broadcast journalism!LISTEN NOW.
Youth Media Challenge Submissions Are Open Now
Kick off the school year with student voice and choice. Try a new challenge such as Rethink School With MindShift or Science Documentary or any of the other available challenges! All student submissions will be featured on the KQED Youth Media Challenge Showcase and some pieces will be featured on air. LEARN MORE.
How To Get More Involved In Your Child's Learning
Education is a team effort. You and your child's teacher can work together to support your child's learning success. Students are better capable of flourishing in school when they have the support and encouragement of
their parents. There are many ways that parents can be involved to help their children be engaged and positive with their learning. LEARN MORE.
Forests Grades 3 - 5 | Video | Science, Geography
Forests play an essential role in our world, providing everything from a home for thousands of creatures to fuel and recreation for humans. Forests also offer large amounts of oxygen to breathe. This video excerpt describes the differences between the three types of forests: boreal, tropical, and temperate in addition to the role forests play in the environment. WATCH NOW!
What Are Ghost Forests? Grades 6 - 12 | Video | Earth Science, Geography
In this 10-minute video from the Against All Odds statistics series, real-world examples demonstrate the benefits of histograms. Data visualization techniques help students understand the practical application of statistics in meteorology and predicting traffic patterns. LEARN MORE.
West Virginia History A Broom Maker Legacy | Inside Appalachia
In 2014, West Virginia Public Broadcasting featured one of West Virginia’s last remaining broom makers: Kanawha County resident Jim Shaffer. The story ended with the question, “Would this dwindling art continue once Shaffer retired?”. As it turns out, a whole family in Hampshire County makes brooms together, inspired by Shaffer himself. LEARN MORE.
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