A classroom setting with young students seated on the floor, engaging with digital tablets. A teacher is interacting with some students, providing guidance. The classroom is well-organized, with a colorful environment featuring educational materials on the walls, a projector displaying content, and a desk area in the background. In the foreground, there is a purple "KSPS PBS Resource Cart" visible, likely containing additional educational materials or resources.

Ever since Mister Rogers zipped up his cardigan and laced up his sneakers in the 1960s, PBS has broadcast children’s programs to educate, inspire and entertain at home. And today, local PBS station KSPS is supporting local teachers and students by bringing educational media and resources into classes too.

At schools like Lidgerwood Elementary School, a resource cart filled with tablets featuring educational games and apps to support instruction, teaching “everything from functional literacy to math,” said KSPS PBS Education Director Angie Riley:


At Frances L.N. Scott Elementary School, first grade teacher Sarah Hawkes was impressed by the accessibility of the PBS Kids resources during the school’s ScratchJr Coding Club:


Cooper Elementary School librarian Katie Anderson has seen students build friendships and community through their shared interest in coding at her school’s club:

We’re grateful for the partnership of KSPS to support student learning and teacher resources through these opportunities.