At Home with Arizona PBS

At Home with Arizona PBS is a weekly email newsletter designed to bring you the latest information concerning COVID-19 and supply free resources for parents and educators. Arizona PBS is here to help make your time at home more informed, enjoyable and educational.

Reminders for Parents and Educators

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The Power of We: A Sesame Street Special
This special will premiere Thursday, Oct. 15 at 7 p.m. on Arizona PBS KIDS! This uplifting show celebrates the uniqueness of everyone and how we can work together to help make this world a better place! Resources for co-viewing with your family are available here.

Also, join us on Facebook on Tuesday, October 20 at 5 p.m. for "Well Beings: Teens, COVID & Coping," a virtual conversation about youth mental health during the pandemic. This event is hosted by WETA, PBS NewsHour Student Reporting Labs and Dr. Lisa Damour, a New York Times contributing columnist and author.

Watch with us on channel 8.4, or on the PBS KIDS app and like Arizona PBS KIDS on Facebook. View the schedule >>

News Updates

Arizona celebrates first Indigenous Peoples' Day
After years of advocacy by tribal groups, Arizona on Monday celebrated its first Indigenous Peoples' Day. Governor Doug Ducey signed a proclamation making Oct. 12, 2020, a joint celebration of both Indigenous Peoples' Day and Columbus Day, but just for this year. More >>

Hot up ahead: Arizona will have more 'extreme heat' days
A new Arizona State University study finds climate change and urban development will increase extreme heat for Arizona and other cities over the coming decades. More >>

Activities & Resources
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Supreme Court confirmation hearings resources
Confirmation hearings are taking place in Washington, D.C. for the next seat in the U.S. Supreme Court. Explore landmark cases, legal concepts and the dynamic social and political forces that have shaped the United States in this collection of resources from PBS LearningMedia. More >>
Free professional development opportunities for educators!
Arizona PBS is offering webinars, online courses, multi-session Zoom events and recertification hours - for FREE! These opportunities also allow educators to engage with other educators locally, across the state and throughout the country. This is for both certified K-12 teachers and informal care providers. More >>