October in Michigan: New Seasons, New Learning Opportunities
Dear Michigan Educators,
Happy October! There’s something truly magical about this month in our state. The crisp autumn air, the vibrant colors of changing leaves, and the abundance of fresh apples and pumpkins—it’s a time that reminds us to appreciate the beauty of change. As we embrace the cozy fall atmosphere, your PBS stations across Michigan are also shifting into high gear, bringing you rich programming and resources designed to engage students, spark creativity, and connect to current events and cultural celebrations. Reach out to us at any time so that we can come visit and customize PBS materials for your classroom!
October marks the beginning of Hispanic and Latinx Heritage Month, and we’re thrilled to offer a variety of educational programs, hands-on activities, and curated resources to help you bring this important cultural celebration into your classrooms. Additionally, with Bullying Prevention Month in full swing, we’ve teamed up with Delta College Public Media and WNMU Public Media to support the Stand Up To Bullying campaign, helping schools foster safer environments for all students. It’s also National Book Month and LGBTQ+ History Month –and we’ve got ideas for all of it!
I’d love to hear about the incredible work happening in your schools. Whether you’re looking for specific content, interested in designing a new project that incorporates PBS materials, or planning a family engagement event, our whole team is here to help! Feel free to reach out at connect@michiganlearning.org.
Until then, dive into our October programming highlights below, and let’s continue to inspire Michigan’s learners together.
Peace,
Matt Hamilton
Program Director, Michigan Learning Channel
What’s New This Month
Our October programming brings fresh, dynamic content to K-12 classrooms. Browse all of this month’s offerings or navigate using the links below.
New K-12 Series
Read, Write, ROAR! Upper Elementary
We’re expanding our Read, Write, ROAR! series for upper elementary students. All month long, we’ll roll out new lessons exploring Michigan history, ecology, and science—while helping students develop essential reading and writing skills. These lessons are research-based and aligned to Michigan state standards, making them a perfect fit for classrooms across the state.
Check out new episodes on our YouTube channel or visit our MLC website for updates.
Extra Credit for Teens
Teens are invited to tune into new Extra Credit episodes, featuring hosts Paige and Brooke as they dive into critical topics affecting their world. From career exploration to mental health, teamwork, and even internet safety, these discussions empower teens to learn and grow through meaningful conversations. Catch the latest episodes all month long.
PBS Kids: Odd Squad
Calling all math detectives! Season 4 of Odd Squad takes students across the pond to the UK. New agents and villains bring a fresh set of challenges as Ozzie and Agent Orli solve odd mysteries using problem-solving skills and collaboration. These fun, educational episodes are a great way to integrate math and logic into the classroom.
Discover teaching resources for Odd Squad on PBS LearningMedia.
