WHRO Education

Jimmy Carter served as the 39th president of the United States. He recently died at age 100. Learn more about his life and his time as president with this collection of learning resources.

Ms. Martha shares a story titled "The Magic Door." It was written and illustrated by Keira Strickland from Red Mill Elementary on Virginia Beach.

As winter approaches, you can use these short videos, games, and activities to bring joy and learning into your classroom! Explore holiday traditions, learn about ice, discover why animals hibernate, see what winter is like on Mars, and more.

Ms. Martha shares a story titled "Ethan the Brave Dog." It was written and illustrated by Joi Boakye, from Sewell's Point Elementary in Norfolk.

Each month WHRO educators curate resources that will help teachers engage students around themes and events occurring that month. One pre-K teacher said her class especially enjoyed hearing Spanish from a PBS Kids character.

TEC, which consists of the Isle of Wight County, Portsmouth and Suffolk public school systems, will use the money to focus on teacher retention and implement practical learning experiences in underserved schools districts, especially those in rural areas.

Families across Suffolk are following the adventures of a beloved hamster this month as part of the All Suffolk Reads program.

The WHRO Education team has curated your must-have classroom resources for November.

Hampton City Schools is celebrating several educational awards with a community event for families happening tomorrow.

Dr. Herbert Monroe, Superintendent of Surry County Schools is the in-studio guest

More than 50 spellers competed to become the regional champion in the 2025 TowneBank Spelling Bee.

WHRO Public Media congratulates local educators named as regional teachers of the year.

How do you spell excitement? Find out in our annual competition! The TowneBank Spelling Bee will air on WHRO TV on April 5 at 2 p.m. Meet this year's competitors.

WHRO Public Media radio host Lisa Godley visited the elementary school to read one of her favorite books to the students.

Teachers, we have new resources for March! This collection includes resources for Women's History Month, Civics Week, Read Across America and more.

Sunday, March 2 is Read Across America Day, and it kicks off Read Across America Week. Help your children practice reading and embrace a love of books with these apps, printables, crafts and games.

Students in Norfolk Public Schools have found creative ways to encourage each other to show up at school every day as part of an attendance challenge.

Did you hear the “Crunch Heard ‘Round the Commonwealth" earlier this month?

Explore the life and work of the 15th century polymath Leonardo da Vinci, Ken Burns’s first non-American subject.

WHRO Public Media took home three Public Media Awards at the recent National Educational Telecommunications Association (NETA) Conference.