WXXI Education

01/09/2026

See what you know or think you know about the American Revolution! Starting Fridays at 9pm starting tonight (1/9) is the re-air of The American Revolution Series on WXXI-TV, the PBS app and Live Stream (https://video.wxxi.org/livestream/)
Details: https://www.wxxi.org/highlights/ken-burns-the-american-revolution-series-wxxi-tv/

The American Revolution, a film series by Ken Burns, Sarah Botstein, and David Schmidt, explores the journey of the thirteen American colonies as they unite in rebellion, win an eight-year war to secure their independence, and establish a new form of government that would inspire democratic movement...

01/09/2026

If you missed the PBS Books Talk with Filmmakers of The American Revolution You can Watch On-Demand at the link below.

Join Ken Burns, Sarah Botstein, Geoffrey C. Ward and Rick Atkinson for a powerful PBS Books Filmmaker Talk about The American Revolution — the groundbreaking series that examines how America’s founding struggle reshaped the world. Hosted by Lauren Smith, the conversation explores the themes and ...

01/07/2026

Do school put equal resources and attention into career & technical education (CTE) as college prep for students? See what teachers think.

About a third of educators say college prep and CTE get equal treatment in their districts.

01/07/2026

January is Poverty Awareness Month. Register to attend a free screening about intergenerational poverty that follows 3 families over 14 years to see the young children, now adults and how they are doing. Register below. 1/27, doors open at 6pm.

RMAPI and WXXI will hold a screening of the documentary Born Poor on Tuesday, January 27, at WXXI Studios. This powerful film explores the realities of economic hardship and the systems that shape young people's opportunities.

Following the screening, RMAPI will hold a panel discussion featuring young adults who will share their experiences on their journey to upward economic mobility. This event is FREE and OPEN to the public, but registration is required.

More details and registration information can be found here: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/rmapiwxxi-screening-of-born-poor-documentary-tickets-1978160157281?aff=oddtdtcreator

01/07/2026

Thanks to all who came out to screening and discussion of Look for more great programming in January during Dialogue on Disabilty week. WXXI.org/dod for more.

01/05/2026

Join WXXI, Al Sigl Community, and Move to Include at The Little Theatre tomorrow (1/6) at 6:30pm for a special FREE screening and panel discussion on transitioning to adulthood for people with disabilities. Link in the comments to reserve your free seat.

This event is a collaboration with POV, PBS’ award-winning nonfiction film series.” POV: pbs.org/pov This program is made possible by a grant from American Documentary | POV, with funding provided by the National Endowment for the Arts.

https://www.eventbrite.com/e/the-ride-ahead-screening-and-panel-discussion-tickets-1975352594786?aff=oddtdtcreator

Join Move to Include(TM) for a special FREE screening and panel discussion on transitioning to adulthood for people with disabilities.

01/04/2026

Cleaning up the oceans to create construction materials

A new report from the Pew Charitable Trusts and its partners predicts that plastic pollution will more than double over the next 15 years — the equivalent of dumping nearly a garbage truck full of plastic waste every second. Hundreds of miles from any ocean, an innovative U.S. company wants to tur...

01/04/2026

Learn about a company that takes plastic ocean garbage and hard to recycle items to create construction materials.

A new report from the Pew Charitable Trusts and its partners predicts that plastic pollution will more than double over the next 15 years — the equivalent of dumping nearly a garbage truck full of plastic waste every second. Hundreds of miles from any ocean, an innovative U.S. company wants to tur...

01/01/2026

Happy New Year! 🥳 🎉