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Public Television's Instructional Learning Series Let's Learn Returns with New Episodes Beginning April 1

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Tuesday, March 28, 2023
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NEW YORK, March 28, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Let's Learn, The WNET Group's daily instructional learning series for children ages 3 to 7, launches new episodes beginning Saturday, April 1 on public television stations nationwide (check local listings) and letslearn.org. The series debuts 20 episodes, additional content partners and added accessibility features. Let's Learn also debuts a new website in April. In the New York metro area, Let's Learn airs weekdays at 11 a.m. on THIRTEEN and 4 p.m. on WLIW21. New episodes begin airing Monday, April 3.

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  • In the New York metro area, Let's Learn airs weekdays at 11 a.m. on THIRTEEN and 4 p.m. on WLIW21.
  • Let's Learn serves as a supplemental resource to support children's learning at home and in the classroom.
  • "Let's Learn stands out because it features teachers who speak to kids directly, inviting them to learn."
  • Educators can also access guidance on how to use Let's Learn in the classroom on PBS Learning Media .

Building Off Juneteenth Momentum, Second Annual Civic Season Launches and Inspires Gen Z to Engage in History, Civic Participation

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Thursday, June 23, 2022
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WASHINGTON, June 23, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- This week, three hundred cultural and civic institutions across the country kicked off the second annual Civic Season, a new summer tradition for learning and action co-designed with Gen Z. Anchored by Juneteenth and Independence Day - two dates that highlight the gap between our nation's promises and practices - Civic Season is about welcoming the future inheritors of the United States to learn about our nation's history so they can use it to inform and inspire civic participation for generations to come.

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  • "Civic Season is about young people engaging with our past so they can help write our future," said Caroline Klibanoff, managing director of Made By Us at the National Museum of American History.
  • "With hundreds of events and activities nationwide, the Civic Season is a new kind of American tradition where we come together to build a democracy powered by all of us."
  • More than 750 activities and resources are available at TheCivicSeason.com including podcasts, walking tours, how-to guides, in-person programs, simulations and videos.
  • Civic Season has been developed by Made By Us, an unparalleled collaboration of more than 130 of the nation's history museums to better engage Millennials and Gen-Z with American history to inspire, inform and empower civic participation.

Oneida Indian Nation and New-York Historical Society to Host Teacher Appreciation Day Event in New York City

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Wednesday, March 30, 2022
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ONEIDA INDIAN NATION HOMELANDS, March 30, 2022 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- On Saturday, May 14, the New-York Historical Society and the Oneida Indian Nation have partnered to offer a day full of exciting educational offerings for teachers and families as part of the Museum's Teacher Appreciation Day Open House. The day-long program is free for teachers and school administrators to attend with their families and serves as an opportunity for educators to learn about New-York Historical's robust educational programs.

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  • On Saturday, May 14, the New-York Historical Society and the Oneida Indian Nation have partnered to offer a day full of exciting educational offerings for teachers and families as part of the Museum's Teacher Appreciation Day Open House.
  • ONEIDA INDIAN NATION HOMELANDS, March 30, 2022 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- On Saturday, May 14, the New-York Historical Society and the Oneida Indian Nation have partnered to offer a day full of exciting educational offerings for teachers and families as part of the Museum's Teacher Appreciation Day Open House.
  • To introduce the Oneida language to a broader audience, Oneida Indian Nation Member Brooke Thomas will read popular Haudenosaunee legends to attendees.
  • The Oneida Indian Nation is a federally recognized Indian nation in Central New York.

OUTFRONT Celebrates Women's HERstory Month with its "Lifted Up" Campaign

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Tuesday, March 1, 2022
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OUTFRONT STUDIOS designed the "Lifted Up" campaign that includes each woman's name, career position and photo surrounded by illustrations of diverse women.

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  • OUTFRONT STUDIOS designed the "Lifted Up" campaign that includes each woman's name, career position and photo surrounded by illustrations of diverse women.
  • "As leaders, we have a responsibility to elevate those around us," said Jodi Senese, Chief Marketing Officer, OUTFRONT.
  • Our honorees in the 'Lifted Up' campaign represent that ideal, blazing their own trails while lighting the way for those who follow."
  • View the campaign on digital billboards and in transit hubs throughout the month of March.

The Women's Sports Foundation Celebrates Inspiring Athletes, Girls and Leaders in Sport at the Annual Salute to Women in Sports

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Thursday, October 14, 2021
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The Salute was presented by WSF partners Athleta, espnW, Gatorade, NBC Sports Group and Yahoo Sports.

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  • The Salute was presented by WSF partners Athleta, espnW, Gatorade, NBC Sports Group and Yahoo Sports.
  • WSF research has shown that sport participation provides many life-long benefits including health and wellness, goal-setting and mastery, discipline, confidence and leadership skills.
  • "The Women's Sports Foundation is an ally, advocate and catalyst for girls and women to reach their highest potential in sport and life," said Billie Jean King, WSF Founder.
  • The Women's Sports Foundation exists to enable girls and women to reach their potential in sport and life.

High Line Announces Major Gift from the Diamonstein-Spielvogel Foundation

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Wednesday, September 15, 2021
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As a Founding Board Member of the High Line, Dr. Diamonstein-Spielvogel helped fight against the demolition of the historic High Line structure and served on the joint committee of City and High Line representatives that selected the design team of James Corner Field Operations and Diller Scofidio + Renfro.

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  • As a Founding Board Member of the High Line, Dr. Diamonstein-Spielvogel helped fight against the demolition of the historic High Line structure and served on the joint committee of City and High Line representatives that selected the design team of James Corner Field Operations and Diller Scofidio + Renfro.
  • The High Line is both a nonprofit organization and a public park on the West Side of Manhattan.
  • Built on a historic, elevated rail line, the High Line was always intended to be more than a park.
  • The High Line is owned by the City of New York and we operate under a license agreement with NYC Parks.

Mars Opens Submissions for the 2022 Forrest E. Mars, Jr. Chocolate History Grant to Support Organizations Committed to Discovering the Role of Chocolate in Our Global Culture and Sharing the Stories for Future Generations

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Monday, September 13, 2021
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The grant provides funding for innovation in the areas of chocolate history research, scholarship and education.

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  • The grant provides funding for innovation in the areas of chocolate history research, scholarship and education.
  • Created in 2013, the Forrest E. Mars, Jr. Chocolate History Grant , has awarded a total of $372,000 to 38 historical, educational and community programs and exhibitsover the past nine years.
  • The applicant pool has increased every year, with over 40 organizations applying in 2020 and $100,000 awarded, the highest amount to date.
  • Thousands of adults and children throughout North Americahave experienced the fascinatingstory of chocolate through Grant-funded chocolate history exhibits, lecture series, live demonstrations, and educational programs.