Ohio Learns 360
Ohio’s PBS stations, through a partnership with the Ohio Department of Education and Workforce, are working with local summer and afterschool programs to address disruptions to learning caused during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Called Ohio Learns 360, this new initiative will provide families, afterschool and summer programs with PBS resources, including standards-based curriculum and materials, virtual field trips, interactive video programs, community events and more, all designed to accelerate student learning and support the state’s most vulnerable learners in kindergarten through fifth grade.
We will have Parent Power webinars, workshops, local events and more as part of Ohio Learns 360. Check back for updated event listings and additional information!
Ohio's eight primary PBS stations (CET, Ideastream Public Media, PBS Western Reserve, ThinkTV, WBGU PBS, WGTE Public Media, WOSU Public Media, and WOUB Public Media, hereinafter referred to as Ohio PBS) provide a wide variety of educational and other programming that is accessed daily by millions of Ohioans. As PBS member stations, we are proud to bring trusted PBS national content to our communities, including the digital resources of PBS LearningMedia.
After School 360: Virtual Afterschool Activities
This portion of the Ohio Learns 360 project has concluded; however, children coming home after their school day can still participate in WGTE’s Learn and Play series. Each offering features a well-known PBS kids show, a read aloud, and a hands-on activity using basic materials parents and caregivers can find at home.
Camp-in-a-Box
Are you involved in an Out-of School Time (OST) program? Camp-in-a-Box curriculum is designed for OST providers such as after school daycares, summer camps, libraries, and community centers. Geared toward K-2 and 3-5 grade bands and aligned with Ohio content standards, the camps are based on PBS Kids programming that kids know and love, including Molly of Denali, Nature Cat, Pinkalicious, Wild Kratts, and more. The camps address literacy; math, STEM, and Social and Emotional Learning (SEL). A facilitator’s guide with flexible lesson plans, media assets, extension activities, and home connections are available at PBS LearningMedia in the Ohio Learns 360 Collection.
Family Webinar Series
Parents can support their child’s learning by viewing this Family Webinar series and hearing from experts in various fields of education and child development. The series addresses topics of particular interest to parents of school-aged children such as Literacy for Young Learners, Kindergarten Readiness, Advocating for Your Child, Managing Screen Time, and many others.
Virtual Field Trips
Join us for exciting visits to museums, parks, and cultural centers. Meet with experts and see artifacts or collections that tell the story of Ohio. Whether it's dinosaurs, art, football or nature, you’ll see some amazing things!
Local Community Events
WGTE will host events in partnership with local community organizations to provide access to families and strengthen community connections. Upcoming events may include family learning days, education themed in-person events that focus on STEM, kid camps, and learning experiences provided at regional schools.