
Election-related resources, collections and an interactive map
will be available from February through November
ARLINGTON, VA; February 2, 2016 - As part of the overarching PBS Election 2016 initiative, PBS announced today additional details about ELECTION CENTRAL, an online destination of election-related resources and content with age-appropriate, thoughtfully curated information to teach K-12 students about the political process. Created in partnership between PBS LearningMedia, the free media-on-demand service from PBS that offers more than 100,000 digital resources for classroom use, and PBS NEWSHOUR, the ELECTION CENTRAL hub will be available at PBSEDUElectionCentral.com
Among the main features of ELECTION CENTRAL will be an interactive map of the United States, providing educators with opportunities to engage students in various aspects of the political process. The map will also display important historical facts about the candidates, laws and process.
With deepened political coverage throughout the upcoming months leading up to and through the 2016 presidential election, we see the opportunity for a broader conversation by leveraging news and updates that educators, students and parents can use to cut through the clutter, said Alicia Levi, Vice President, PBS Education. With the launch of ELECTION CENTRAL, students will gain a new understanding of the topics that are important to voters and learn to form their own opinions in a constructive classroom environment, with the result of becoming more engaged in our electoral process.
Content in ELECTION CENTRAL will be refreshed on a weekly basis and/or when timely events occur, for example, after debates or after primary elections. Features include:
Tracking the campaign trail of candidates, including current and previous candidates
Fun facts - general and state-specific
The history behind the vote
An explanation of the nominating process
Candidate views on key issues
Election-specific news stories curated from PBS NEWSHOUR
Build your ideal presidential candidate interactive
Access to hundreds of related resources through PBS LearningMedia
Additional student-focused projects will be announced throughout the election year, including the Meet Me in DC contest, for which K-12 students design an election poster focusing on issues that are important in their local communities. Two grand prize winners (one K-5 and one K-6) will win a trip for two to Washington, DC, to tour the White House, explore the National Archives, watch Congress in session and visit the set of PBS NEWSHOUR. Another contest, 50 for 50 , encourages students to write open letters to the 2016 presidential candidates with ideas on what needs to change in government. PBS will provide Social Studies teachers in grades 6-12 with a toolkit with resources to host in-class debates and give students the opportunity to discuss important issues with their peers.
PBS LearningMedia offers more than 100,000 digital resources aligned to national and Common Core State Standards. For more information on this collection and other classroom-ready resources available through PBS LearningMedia, visit www.pbslearningmedia.org
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About PBS Elections 2016
PBS Elections 2016 is a year-long, cross-platform initiative that brings together PBS' news, public affairs, documentary and digital programming to create a comprehensive look at the 2016 election cycle. Acclaimed series PBS NEWSHOUR, FRONTLINE and WASHINGTON WEEK, as well as new and returning series and specials such as 16 FOR '16 and AMERICA BY THE NUMBERS, will cover breaking news, provide context for political issues and explore behind-the-scenes stories of the candidates and the election process. PBS Elections 2016 also includes a partnership with NPR in which the two organizations will share information across broadcast, radio and digital platforms.
About PBS LearningMedia
As America's largest classroom, PBS offers digital content and services for teachers of children from pre-K through 12th grade that help bring classroom lessons to life. PBS LearningMedia, a partnership of PBS and WGBH Educational Foundation, is a free and paid media-on-demand service offering educators access to the best of public media and delivers research-based, classroom-ready digital learning experiences to engage students in exploring curriculum concepts that align with National and Common Core State Standards. Nationwide, more than 1.8 million educators and users have registered access to more than 100,000 digital resources available through PBS LearningMedia. More information about PBS LearningMedia is available at www.pbslearningmedia.org or by following PBS LearningMedia on Twitter and Facebook.
About PBS NEWSHOUR
PBS NewsHour is seen by over four million weekly viewers and is also available online, via public radio in select markets, and via podcast. PBS NewsHour is a production of NewsHour Productions LLC, a wholly-owned non-profit subsidiary of WETA Washington, D.C., in association with WNET in New York. PBS NewsHour Extra provides students and teachers with high-quality educational resources based on current issues and events including: a daily news story with background and context; lesson plans that align with National and Common Core State Standards; and Student Voices, which enable young people to speak out on issues important to them by publishing original work, including essays and video reports. More information on PBS NewsHour Extra is available at pbs.org/newshour/extra/
On social media, visit NewsHour Extra on Facebook or follow @NewsHourExtra on Twitter.
CONTACTS
Jennifer Byrne, PBS, jrbyrne@pbs.org; 703-739-5487
Atiya Frederick, PBS, anfrederick@pbs.org; 703-739-5147
Roberta Lee, 360PR, rlee@360pr.com; 347-801-2342
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