This week, the federal government has taken back millions of dollars set aside for public radio stations. Allegheny Mountain Radio is among those fighting to stay on the air. Also, a book by a West Virginia artist illustrates the tiny worlds of mountain critters, like a lizard that changes color. And, geocaching gets folks outside to play detective and find hidden treasures.
Autumn Meadows is a Marshall University alumna and completed the English as a New Language program from the University of Notre Dame. She first joined WVPB as the Education Specialist in March 2022 after teaching for five years, and then became the Education Director in June 2024.
Margaret Miller, Curriculum Specialist
Margaret Miller holds a Bachelor of Science in Social Studies Education (7-12) Master of Arts in Reading Education.
Brittany McGuire became an Education Specialist at WVPB in 2024 after teaching elementary music for 10 years. She holds a Bachelor of Arts in Education from Glenville State University, a Master of Music Education from Kent State University, and a Social-Emotional Learning Facilitator certification.
We Value Education
WVPB Education has resources for:
Libraries/Youth Groups
K-12th grade
Career Readiness
Professional Development
WVPB Education offers the following programs and more:
WVPB has won a national award for community engagement from the National Educational Telecommunications Association (NETA), which honors public media achievements nationwide. The award was presented during its 2021 NETA Conference and CPB (Corporation for Public Broadcasting) Public Media Thought Leader Forum. The Community Engagement National Project Award was presented to WVPB virtually during The 52nd Annual Public Media Awards (PMAs). The winning initiative was a statewide education outreach program targeting early readers called Read For The Record. WVPB employees, friends, and volunteers – 200 people total – took one day, November 7, 2019, to read the same book to children in all 55 counties in West Virginia.
WVPB PBS KIDS Channel
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PBS KIDS
Watch your favorite programs. Games, mobile apps, and more!
PBS KIDS For Parents
Find activities, tips, and games from your child’s favorite shows.
Sesame Street in Communities
Tools for adults to talk about big issues in children’s lives.