PBS Wisconsin Education

In the news: A call for transforming Wisconsin farming to reduce greenhouse gas emissions. | https://www.wpr.org/news/agriculture-emissions-report-net-zero-wisconsin
Explore the story, then learn how farmers are already taking action with:
🌳 The "Rebuilding Soil Health Through Regenerative Agriculture" episode of Field Notes | https://pbswisconsineducation.org/field-notes-episode/down-in-the-dirt/
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🐂 The Climate Trackers lab in Meet the Lab | https://pbswisconsineducation.org/lab/climate-trackers/

As agriculture emissions rise, report says bold change needed to reach net-zero in Wisconsin A report released this month finds Wisconsin farming would have to undergo a major transformation to reach net-zero greenhouse gas emissions by 2050.

We loved viewing the historical documentaries produced by students at La Crosse Polytechnic through the PBS Wisconsin Youth Media project!

Interested in bringing media production to YOUR high school history classroom? Fill out an interest form NOW for the 2026-2027 school year! https://airtable.com/appZ2HGwhiifQToB6/pagf51GU1PTBwRYOk/form

What an incredible night at the Rivoli Theatre.

Students from La Crosse Polytechnic officially premiered their original documentaries as part of our first-ever partnership with PBS Wisconsin Education Youth Media. The result was something truly special for our students, staff, families, and community.

Over the course of the quarter, students immersed themselves in the full documentary production process, researching local stories, conducting interviews, filming, editing, and ultimately sharing their work on the big screen for a live audience.

A heartfelt thank you to Nick, Ian, and the entire PBS Wisconsin Education team for sharing your time, expertise, heart, and resources with our students throughout this entire experience.

Thank you as well to all of our local and broader community participants who trusted our students with their stories and helped bring these documentaries to life.

We’re also grateful to the team at the Rivoli Theatre and Pizzeria for hosting such a memorable premiere experience for our students and families.

And special thanks to Nell Saunders-Scott from the La Crosse Public Education Foundation for helping create the initial connection between our district and the late Jon Miskowski, former Director of Television for PBS Wisconsin. Without that connection and Jon's incredible generosity of spirit, this opportunity may never have happened.

We are honored to have been part of this experience and proud of the meaningful work our students created through storytelling, collaboration, and community connection.

Stay tuned this summer for a behind-the-scenes video project taking a deeper look at the journey, the partnerships, and the student experience behind this incredible opportunity.

Teach about the American Revolution through a local lens with these resources on PBS LearningMedia!
Sort by region to find content with Midwest connections, including two episodes of The Look Back and resources focused on Indigenous perspectives and contributions.
(Grades 3-12)

https://wisconsin.pbslearningmedia.org/collection/American-Revolution-Local-Lens/t/midwest/
PBS Teachers

“I would leave each meeting with a sense of calmness and excitement to implement new ideas into my classroom.”
Hear what early learning educators at Pope Farm Elementary got out of the PBS Wisconsin Kindness Cohort, and how YOU can apply for the next cohort!

Center for Healthy Minds Middleton-Cross Plains Area School District

Boosting kindness and mindfulness in early learning spaces with support from PBS Wisconsin Education - PBS Wisconsin Explore how educators at Pope Farm Elementary used PBS Wisconsin Education’s Kindness Cohort and the Kindness Curriculum to bring mindfulness, compassion and emotional well-being into their classrooms.

PBS Wisconsin Youth Media equips high school educators with curriculum, training, and support to incorporate historical inquiry through hands-on media production.

Hear from educator Carrie Bohman and some of her students at Madison West High School about their experience and how YOU can bring Youth Media to your classroom!

https://pbswisconsin.org/article/media-production-engages-students-in-wisconsin-history/
Madison Schools - MMSD

How modern media production is engaging students in Wisconsin history - PBS Wisconsin Through PBS Wisconsin Youth Media, high school students are exploring history through a new lens – as documentary filmmakers.

PBS Wisconsin Education is mourning the death of Jon Miskowski, PBS Wisconsin Emeritus Director of Television, whose vision and persistence paved the way for the educational service we have today.

Jon was a passionate believer in public media’s responsibility to serve education, and he had a boundless respect for educators. His commitment led to the creation of PBS Wisconsin Education, where he called for us to support educators, caregivers, and children around the state through authentic partnerships, attentive listening, and thoughtful innovation.

Jon’s heart, dry wit, and driving passion will be deeply missed.

In memory of Jon Miskowski - PBS Wisconsin We are deeply saddened by the death of Jon Miskowski, PBS Wisconsin’s Emeritus Director of Television, who retired May 1.

Have you checked out the "Improving Watersheds through Water Quality Testing" episode of Field Notes on Climate?

☔ You and the learners you connect with can make a splash in citizen science, too! 🔍

Check out this post from our friends at Wisconsin Association for Environmental Education about an awesome opportunity with the Wisconsin State Climatology Office!
https://www.waee.org/become-a-volunteer-precipitation-observer
(And watch the water quality episode here! ➡ https://pbswisconsineducation.org/field-notes-episode/making-waves/ )

Become a Volunteer Precipitation Observer The Wisconsin State Climatology Office is seeking Nature Centers, schools (and other interested citizens) to become volunteer precipitation observers across the state. These observations support a wide range of efforts, including evaluating long-term snowfall trends, monitoring drought conditions, a...

Congratulations to Devon Calvert on being named a 2026-2027 Wisconsin Teacher of the Year!
The arts can help transform learning in all subject areas. It's fantastic to see it in practice!
School District of Milton Wisconsin

🏆 Devon Calvert, Art Teacher at Harmony and Consolidated Elementary (School District of Milton Wisconsin) has been named a 2026-27 Wisconsin Teacher of the Year!

Devon believes in the power of artistic expression and that all children, regardless of background, ability, or learning style deserve meaningful opportunities to express themselves. He has curated his studio to be a safe space for students to find themselves on a more personal level and fosters creativity, especially in students who struggle in subjects like math or reading.

Through engagement with parents and other school staff, Devon shares progress of his artists and the creative, exciting work they’re doing in his class. Even the most tentative students leave his classroom more skilled, more confident, and ready to handle whatever challenge comes their way. His students are lucky to have him and so are we.

Congratulations, Devon!