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Sonia Manzano in the Bronx wearing a blue shirt.

Sonia Manzano comparte cómo 'Plaza Sésamo,' su niñez y cultura influyeron en 'Alma's Way'

Platicamos con Sonia Manzano, que salía de Maria en "Plaza Sésamo" sobre su nuevo programa de PBS KIDS "Alma's Way" y sobre lo importante que es que los niños se sientan representados.

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Sonia Manzano on How 'Sesame Street,' Her Childhood and Heritage Shaped 'Alma's Way'

A conversation with Sonia Manzano, who played Maria on "Sesame Street" about her new PBS KIDS show "Alma's Way" and about the importance of making kids feel represented.

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6 Books in English and Spanish to Celebrate Indigenous Peoples' Day as a Family

Let's celebrate Indigenous peoples' cultures and resilience with our families all year long with books that tell us their stories.

Portada de "Colors of Guatemala," escrito por el colectivo La Comunidad Ixim

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6 Libros en inglés y español para celebrar el Día de los Pueblos Indígenas en familia

Celebremos la cultura y resistencia de los pueblos indígenas todo el año en familia por medio de libros que cuentan sus historias.

Author Maggie Carranza poses with her book "ABCs of El Salvador."

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The Book 'ABCs of El Salvador' Expands Cultural Horizons, One Letter at a Time

Maggie Carranza’s family introduced El Salvador to friends of different cultures who were unfamiliar with the country. Years later, she turned that love of her heritage into the book “The ABCs of El Salvador” so everyone can learn favorite Salvadoran words like pupusa and atol. She shares how it all happened, why it's important to foster cultural curiosity in kids, plus some of her favorite books.

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6 Bilingual Kids Math Books Featuring Hispanic and Latino Characters

These picture books can help little ones realize how fun math is and how rich in math Hispanic and Latino cultures are.

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40 Bilingual Kid-Friendly Tips, Crafts, Recipes and Books to Celebrate Hispanic Heritage All Year

Here are a few of our favorite bilingual resources to help caregivers and educators teach kids about Hispanic and Latino cultures through recipes, kids books, notable people and places, all in one list.

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A Former Sports Producer Shifts Game Plan in Her Youth Journalism Classroom

Ryanne Meschkat, a video and TV production teacher at Canyon High School, shares her journey from the live sports truck into the youth journalism classroom, plus her challenges and opportunities during the pandemic.

Dad helps daughter with protective mask before school

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Three Back-to-School Tips to Support Kids Emotionally as the Pandemic Continues

The upcoming school year is unsettling for many families amid the ongoing COVID-19 crisis, especially on their mental health. Psychologist Roxy Pittman offers three tips for parents on how to support kids emotionally as they go back to school.

Portrait Of Robert Parris Moses in black and white. He is leaning his elbow against a table and holding his head in his hand.

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Remembering Math and Civil Rights Activist Bob Moses

Omo Moses, now a math activist like his father, Bob Moses, remembers when he realized his father was more than just his dad. At school, he was told a great hero from the Civil Rights Movement was coming to visit. After seeing his dad, he "had a sense that who he was meant a lot to people — beyond just being my dad." After his death, we remember how the Harlem boy became a beloved activist, educator, visionary and leader.

A group of diverse kids smile in this portrait. They are stacked on top of each other while cuddling in close and showing how happy they are.

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Raising the Future: Teaching Kids How to Celebrate Our Differences

Educating kids to be activists is key to creating a better world. But how can educators start this process with their littlest students? Helping them recognize their own identities and biases is a great place to begin. Here’s how.

The athlete holding the relay race wood baton, is kneeling down on the track, preparing to start the first leg of a relay race. family math relay activity olympics

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Family Math Activity: Take Part in a Relay Race!

Can you race like an Olympian? Try out this simple family relay race activity, which will get your child moving, as well as collecting, graphing and comparing data. Three ... two ... one ... GO!

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