[Congressional Record Volume 164, Number 37 (Thursday, March 1, 2018)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E247]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]





              CELEBRATING THE CONTRIBUTIONS OF ARIZONA PBS

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                           HON. RUBEN GALLEGO

                               of arizona

                    in the house of representatives

                        Thursday, March 1, 2018

  Mr. GALLEGO. Mr. Speaker, I rise to recognize the outstanding 
contributions made by Arizona PBS and to celebrate its long history of 
service to the children of the City of Phoenix and the State of 
Arizona.
  Arizona PBS is dedicated to supporting students, families and 
educators with content focused on national, common core and state 
standards.
  Since 2010, the Arizona PBS Educational Outreach team has reached 
nearly 750,000 families and more than 60,000 teachers and teachers-in-
training across the state through large-scale events and special 
community development workshops.
  In addition, Arizona PBS provides educational assets through the 
Arizona PBS LearningMedia online portal in English, Spanish and Navajo, 
as well as professional development services to help guide individuals 
into careers in early childhood education.
  I am especially grateful for PBS's efforts to help families from 
diverse backgrounds to prepare their children to enter kindergarten by 
providing free online apps and games as well as off-screen activities 
for early learning.
  Last month, Arizona PBS launched a 24/7 children's channel, Arizona 
PBS KIDS, featuring an array of programming to help young children 
master important skills, ranging from reading and basic math and 
science to problem solving and emotional skills. This new channel is 
available over the air and online to educate, entertain and inspire 
children of all backgrounds across Arizona.
  In closing, I want to recognize an event held in my district on 
February 17, 2018 in which PBS invited children and families to the 
heart of downtown to celebrate education, community and exploration.
  Mr. Speaker, I also want to once again pay tribute to the outstanding 
work of Arizona PBS in helping to mold the young minds and future 
leaders of our great state.

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