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GPB's Top Education Moments Of 2024
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2024 was another great year for Georgia Public Broadcasting’s education team! This year, we delivered new content for teachers, students, and families. We also had the opportunity to meet so many new people in our community and introduce them to free educational resources offered by GPB, PBS LearningMedia, and PBS KIDS. To celebrate the end of the year, here are some of our favorite highlights of 2024.
Launched Georgia Water Virtual Learning Journey
Developed in partnership with Metropolitan North Georgia Water Planning District, GPB's Georgia Water Virtual Learning Journey takes students on an interactive experience of all things water. Users will discover where our water comes from, how wastewater is treated, the impact of weather events on Georgia, how to conserve and protect water resources, explore a number of career opportunities in the water industry, and so much more. Designed for students in grades 3-8 and aligned to the Georgia Standards of Excellence, this virtual learning journey presents key concepts through engaging videos, virtual reality, interactive maps and graphics, photo galleries, and informative text. Lesson plans, vocabulary, and fun student activities are also provided to support teachers and enhance learning.
Engaged with lots of Georgia families
Families joined us for multiple events across the state engaging with PBS KIDS resources, including our first celebration of NAEYC’s Week of the Young Child!
Georgia’s Forests Live Exploration was a hit!
On May 7th, GPB live streamed a special live exploration from The Jones Center at Ichauway in Southwest Georgia. In collaboration with the Georgia Forestry Foundation, this live half-hour show highlighted the forestry industry in Georgia, featured careers in forestry, and helped kids understand how animals and humans alike rely on trees. Watch Georgia's Forests Live Exploration here.
Delivered our first Georgia EdTalk
"Georgia EdTalks" is a collection of educational TED Talk-styled videos that are designed to inspire and support educators across the state. Each segment dives into prominent topics, beginning with an EdTalk from a nationally acclaimed specialist. Next, a group of Georgia's top educators join the conversation alongside EMMY Award-winning host Ashley Mengwasser, to offer real-world applications and address the unique challenges of Georgia teachers. Finally, we provide supplemental materials to help you put these ideas into practice, empowering you to become skilled practitioners and champions of student success.
Released “Instrument Quest” series
Do you love music but you're not sure what instrument you want to play? You're on a quest! “Instrument Quest” is a four-part series that explores the different instrument families: brass, strings, woodwind, and percussion. Host Sarah Zaslaw and teen musicians from the Atlanta area help kids learn about different instruments and their sounds. In the series, viewers discover how the instruments are played and what musicians love most about their instrument of choice.
We won an EMMY!
GPB’s education team took home a Southeast Regional EMMY in the Informational/Instructional - Long Form category for its Georgia Pollinators Live Exploration program. This is the second Live Exploration to win a Southeast EMMY. Mary Anne Lane (executive producer/writer), Ashley Mengwasser (host and executive producer), Lex Hanson (director of photography), and Tom Greer (editor) were named on the statuette. You can watch the winning show at gpb.org/pollinators.
Shared our ECE knowledge
We co-presented at the National Association for the Education of Young Children Annual Conference, the largest early education conference in the world! We joined other stations from across the country, as well as the Corporation for Public Broadcasting and PBS KIDS teams to share about the important work we do here in Georgia.
Began filming “Georgia Stories” revamp
Teachers–we heard you loud and clear! That’s why we’re excited to share that in 2024, we began our revamp of “Georgia Stories,” a video series that was originally produced in the 1990s. This year, we filmed four new episodes and have written many more scripts. Follow us on Instagram to see behind-the-scenes content of “Georgia Stories”!
Held our annual PBS KIDS Writers Contest
GPB’s 2024 PBS KIDS Writers Contest was a smashing success! We received hundreds of submissions from Georgia students in K-3. In June, we held an awards ceremony for our top three winners in each grade level. Students were able to record readings of their stories, enjoy fun activities, and celebrate their love of writing! Meet the winners here.
Released new seasons of "Classroom Conversations"
"Classroom Conversations" is the place for teachers to share and learn. The award-winning podcast is presented by the Georgia Department of Education and Georgia Public Broadcasting. Each episode features Georgia educators who are teaching and reaching students in innovative and impactful ways.
Celebrated Georgia Reads Day with Malcolm Mitchell
The Georgia Council on Literacy partnered with Georgia Reads Coach Malcolm Mitchell, the Share the Magic Foundation, and GPB for a Georgia Reads Day "Reading Rally" on September 30 at the College Football Hall of Fame. Malcolm Mitchell, former UGA football star and Super Bowl champion, led the rally to engage thousands of students across Georgia in reading activities. You can watch the entire program here.
Launched “Science in Action” series
In partnership with the Georgia Department of Education’s science division, GPB launched a new series, “Science in Action.” This digital series features videos designed for elementary and middle school teachers who are looking to take their teaching to the next level. Each video features a science educator in Georgia and highlights high-quality science instruction.
GPB's GASHA GO! World learning suite won a GEE! Award
GPB is thrilled to announce that our GASHA GO! World learning suite is the winner of the 2024 James Paul GEE! Learning Game Awards for best informal game. The suite of resources was developed in collaboration with FableVision Studios, the Georgia Department of Education, and a team of Georgia educators. GASHA GO! World is an innovative, game-based learning app that introduces computer science skills in a fun and developmentally appropriate way for children aged 4-8. The suite features no-cost games, animated videos, songs, vocabulary cards, and additional support materials in both English and Spanish. With a focus on computational thinking, digital citizenship, innovative design, and creative communication, GASHA GO! World offers a unique platform that nurtures essential skills for today's digital generation.
“Tiny Mic, Big Designs” made its social debut
Join Emmy Award-winning host, Ashley Mengwasser, as she shines a spotlight on the incredible creativity and ingenuity of student inventors across the state participating in Georgia Tech's K-12 InVenture Prize. "Tiny Mic, Big Designs," a short-form video series developed in collaboration with the K-12 InVenture Prize, highlights our shared commitment to fostering creativity and excellence in STEM education. Follow GPB Education on Instagram for new episodes every Tuesday!
Formed our first Student Voices Collective cohort
The Student Voices Collective is a dynamic partnership among Georgia Public Broadcasting, PBS News Hour Student Reporting Labs, and Georgia's secondary educators and students. GPB joins an inspired cohort of Georgia educators and students to ignite a collective passion for civic engagement, media literacy, and digital citizenship. Follow us as we explore pressing issues, enrich understanding, and catalyze positive community change.
Began our first year of Georgia NASEF Farmcraft
This year, we kicked off our first season of Georgia NASEF Farmcraft®! This is a free educational program for students ages 8-18 that uses Minecraft to enhance the understanding of the challenges faced by agricultural producers and distributors in Georgia and around the world.
Launched "Pathways to Possibilities"
Computer science powers the innovations shaping our world today. This series spotlights CTAE pathways in computer science, exploring how each course integrates key computer science concepts. We also connect you to real-world careers by featuring industry professionals who offer an inside look at the diverse and exciting opportunities in the field of computer science.
There’s so much more to come in 2025! Be sure to follow us on Instagram, Facebook, and X to stay in the know.
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