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April with WMHT: Screenings, Webinars, Earth Month & More!
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Events, Lesson Plans, and Broadcast Specials
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Good NeighborsAt WMHT, we're celebrating neighbors! In anticipation of
our free Won't You Be My Neighbor? screenings, we are
asking you to nominate an exceptional neighbor in your
community. Nominate a Neighbor HERE.
Attend our free screenings of Won't You Be My Neighbor? and participate in acts of kindness.
Monday, April 1st at 6 PM at Skidmore College's Palamountain Hall, Gannett Auditorium |
RSVP
Join us for a conversation about projects that inspire curiosity in children with contributors to
Dance to Success, a partnership between Skidmore College and Gloversville Schools.
Thursday, April 4th at 6 PM at The Linda | RSVP
Nourish Your Neighbor with Cornell Cooperative Extension
and CDTA by filling the Capital City Trolley with food and sweater donations
Tuesday, April 9th at 6 PM at Albany Barn | RSVP
Wear your favorite cardigan and write a kind note to a neighbor
Teachers are invited to join us for our
virtual professional learning event,
"Cultivating Good Neighbor Skills in
the Classroom" with Peg + Cat and
April with WMHT: Screenings, Webinars, Earth Month & More!
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Daniel Tiger on April 4 and 11. Register
HERE.
Headline: Living with a Disability Three Capital Region residents living with a disability discuss their lives, their passions, and what motivates them each and every day. Two local sled hockey players share the profound impact the sport has had on their lives, and a disability advocate and author discuss the power of changing the conversation around disability.
Watch HERE
Calling All Junior Dinosaur ExpertsDo you have a student that has a true passion for dinosaurs, geology, paleontology, and/or archaeology? Dino Roar Valley is looking for a junior dinosaur enthusiast to showcase her or his knowledge and excitement for dinosaurs!
Become the Dino Roar Valley Ambassador by submitting a short video by April 17th. To enter and for more info: DinoRoarValley.com
Happy Earth Month!PBS KIDS celebrates Earth Month with a slate of eco-centered programs to inspire kids to get outside and enjoy nature. This includes a special week of new outdoor adventures from Ready Jet Go!, Nature Cat, and Wild Kratts April 15th-19th.
Explore outer space with hands-on activities, printables, and crafts for parents and caregivers from Ready Jet Go! on pbsparents.org.
Inspiring Young Scientists Through STEAM Teachers, how many of your students know that velcro, helmets and wind farms are all inventions inspired by ideas
April with WMHT: Screenings, Webinars, Earth Month & More!
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we see in nature? For the last session of the "Inspiring Young Scientists" series, join world renowned anatomist Dr. Joy Reidenberg, along with Megan Schuknect from the Biomicry Institute, to talk about how to engage students and get them excited about science and design innovations inspired by nature.
Tuesday, April 2nd, 2019 7:00 PM- 9:00 PMRegister for this free professional learning opportunity HERE
Screenings & Discussions In addition to our Won't You Be My Neighbor? screenings, join us forfree screenings of two impactful films, Charm City and GRIT. There willalso be a panel discussion centered on the PBS documentary AmericanCreed.
Charm City ScreeningsTuesday, April 9th at 2:30 PM and 6:30 PM at The Crandall Library | RSVP
Wednesday, April 10th at 6 PM at The Sanctuary for Independent Media | RSVP To feature a discussion with Charm City co-producer and cinematographer, Andre Lambertson
Monday, April 15th at 6 PM at Albany Public Library (Howe Branch) | RSVP
Wednesday, April 24th at 6:30 PM at The Albany Barn | RSVP
GRIT Screening Tuesday, April 23rd at 3 PM at UAlbany Uptown CampusTo feature a Q&A with Academy award-winning GRIT director, Cynthia Wade and reception*Please check New York State Writers Institute for updates
American Creed Panel Discussion Monday, April 22nd at 6 PM at the Troy Public Library
Autism Acceptance MonthHappy Autism Acceptance Month! We are excited to join ourfriends at Sesame Street to celebrate the amazing in every child.Don't miss a new episode of Sesame Street with our friend Julia,airing Monday, April 8th on HBO and PBS Kids! #SeeAmazing
Join WMHT and Curious George for Assemblyman Santabarbara'sAutism Action Day at Via Aquarium. Enjoy a day of exploring theaquarium in a sensory-friendly environment.
April with WMHT: Screenings, Webinars, Earth Month & More!
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Sunday, April 7 at 9:30 am (See Curious George from 10 am to noon) at the Via Aquarium atViaPort Rotterdam Mall | Register HERE
Nominate a WMHT-FM Classical Student Musician of the MonthDo you know a local middle or high school student whoexcels in music? You can nominate that student for WMHT-FM's Classical Student Musician of the Month! Each chosen student will be interviewed on WMHT-FM, anda musical piece they've played and/or composed will air.Students will also be featured on WMHT's AHA!. Congratulations to this month's Classical Student Musician, York Zhou! Watch his interview andperformance on wmht.org. The Classical Student of the Month program is supported by John Keal Music. Click here to nominate a student.
Become a Part of WMHT's Educator GroupWMHT has created a group on our Facebook page forteachers and educators who love, use, or want to usePBS resources in the classroom (or after-school program,library). All are welcome!
We will be updating the page with events, opportunities,and first looks for classroom and community consumption. Questions? Email us [email protected].
Visit the Facebook group for more information!
About WMHT Education Services
WMHT, located in New York State's Capital Region serving Eastern New York and Western New England, is theonly locally owned, nonprofit, multichannel public communications organization that reaches beyond the
traditional broadcasting model to act as a leader by convening arts, culture, learning and civic interests. WMHTfocuses on Community, Culture and Connections by providing entertainment, enrichment and engagement
through television, radio, digital media, and educational services. Have you used any of our resources? Let usknow. We enjoy hearing from you! Email us at [email protected] to connect!
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