WVIA Education

10/15/2026

What makes a story truly unsettling? 🖤 Dive into Edgar Allan Poe’s "The Tell-Tale Heart" and guide students in exploring the literary techniques that create suspense, unease, and dread. (Grades: 6-12)

10/14/2026

How can you make sure everyone gets a fair share of the Halloween candy? 🍬 Use this Cyberchase lesson to help students explore division as they watch Halloween candy get shared equally in rounds. (Grades: 3-5)

10/13/2026

Celebrate by listening to stories shared by the people who call the Prairie Region home. Use this lesson to help students explore Indigenous arts, culture, and history through stories featuring artists, musicians, museums, and more. (Grades: 3-12)

10/13/2026

WATCH NOW: Meet Em Menta, a content creator at puzzleYOU in Williamsport. From planning and shooting videos to creating content for websites and social media, Em shows how creativity, self-motivation and a smartphone can become tools of the trade—and why you don't necessarily need expensive equipment to start building your skills.

🎥 Go behind the scenes and discover another career that works in the new season of Careers That Work.

▶️ WATCH NOW: wvia.org/lycoming-careers-that-work

10/13/2026

Be My Neighbor Day is BACK at WVIA studios in Pittston!

Families can meet with community helpers, explore a variety of hands-on activity stations, participate in story time, and more! Come and join the fun all while celebrating being kind to our community.

🐯 Snap a photo with Daniel Tiger (reservation required).
📖 All children will receive a free storybook while supplies last.
🥫 Help our neighbors in need by bringing a donation of canned fruit in support of Meals on Wheels of Greater Pittston.
🗓️ Saturday, October 17th from 9AM to 12PM (several photo times available).

This event is free but reservations are required. Click below to reserve your spot now at wvia.org/events

10/12/2026

What stories might we understand differently if more Latino contributions were included in the history books? 📚 Encourage your class to explore the people, achievements, and experiences that have helped shape American history — and discover stories that deserve a bigger place in the conversation. (Grades: 6-12)

10/12/2026

Join WVIA for Be My Neighbor Day: a FREE family event where kindness grows and big smiles are guaranteed!

Inspired by the beloved PBS KIDS series Daniel Tiger’s Neighborhood and the timeless lessons of Mister Rogers, Be My Neighbor Day brings our community together for a day of play, learning, and giving back. It is the perfect opportunity for your little ones to discover what it means to be a caring, compassionate neighbor in a fun and interactive environment.

🌟 What to Expect:

📸 Take a Photo with Daniel Tiger! Reserve your spot for a special photo opportunity with Daniel Tiger.

🎨 Interactive Activity Stations: Dive into hands-on learning experiences designed just for young explorers.

📖 Free Storybooks & Goodies: Every registered child will take home a free book and special PBS KIDS resources to keep the learning going.

🫱🏽‍🫲🏻 Be a Helper: Help our neighbors in need by bringing a donation of canned fruit in support of Meals on Wheels of Great Pittston.

Reserve your spot today!

Meet Daniel Tiger, visit with Community helpers and participate in activity stations, and so much more!

10/09/2026

Spark middle school curiosity with NGSS-aligned science resources covering physical, life, Earth and space science. Explore real-world phenomena, build science and engineering skills, and discover STEM careers—all in one BRAND NEW collection.

10/09/2026

🏡 Be My Neighbor Day is coming to WVIA! 🐯❤️

Join us Saturday, October 17, from 9 a.m. to noon at WVIA Public Media Studios for a morning of fun for the whole family!

✨ Meet Daniel Tiger
🤝 Visit with community helpers
🎨 Explore hands-on activity stations
📚 Enjoy story time
📸 Take a photo with Daniel Tiger (reservation required)

Every child will receive a free storybook while supplies last!
Want to help a neighbor? Bring a donation of canned fruit to support Meals on Wheels of Greater Pittston. 💙

Come celebrate kindness, community and what it means to be a good neighbor!

➡️ Reservations required visit wvia.org/events to register! ⬅️

10/09/2026

Be My Neighbor Day is BACK at WVIA studios in Pittston!

Families can meet with community helpers, explore a variety of
hands-on activity stations, participate in story time, and more! Come and join the fun all while celebrating being kind to our community.

🐯 Snap a photo with Daniel Tiger (reservation required).
📖 All children will receive a free storybook while supplies last.
🥫 Help our neighbors in need by bringing a donation of canned fruit in support of Meals on Wheels of Greater Pittston.
🗓️ Saturday, October 17th from 9AM to 12PM (several photo times available).

This event is free but reservations are required. Click below to reserve your spot now at wvia.org/events