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Girl raises hand in classroom of children as teacher holds notebook and walks behind her. Caption. Charters are typically smaller than traditional schools.

Small group of people walk across footbridge over stream as one points toward water. Caption. About their children's education.

In the foreground, we see a digital illustration of a person casting a vote along with the text “Electoral College.” In the background, an electoral map of the United States features five icons with different candidates.

Behind the headline, “Electricity,” we see electrical waves moving through illuminated power lines.

Brown background with dark blue and teal squares. Text reads, “Engagement tools for Charged up Learning. 4-2-1 Summarize Organizer.”

Brown background with dark blue, green, teal squares. Text reads, “Engagement tools for Charged up Learning. Forced choice.”

Brown background with dark blue, green, teal squares. Text reads, “Engagement tools for Charged up Learning. Give one, get one.”

Brown background with dark blue, green, orange, and white squares. Text reads, “Engagement tools for Charged up Learning Laying The Groundwork.”

Brown background with dark blue and teal squares. Text reads, “Engagement tools for Charged up Learning. Physical Barometer.”

Brown background with dark blue and teal squares. Text reads, “Engagement tools for Charged up Learning. Scavenger Hunt.”

Chalkboard background. Text reads, “Engaging Students with Poverty in Mind. Elementary school.”

Middle school classroom with students sitting at desks that are pushed together in groups of four.

Green chalkboard at the front of a classroom with the text, “Equal Parts.”

Orange background with a clip art drawing of a smiling, brown-haired woman on the left, and a magnifying glass and a blue notebook on the right. Text in the middle of the screen reads, "Evaluate sources for relevance. Teaching without frills."

Orange background with a clip art drawing of a magnifying glass in the bottom left corner. Text in the middle of the screen reads, "Evaluate sources for reliability. Teaching without frills."

Still image from: Everyday Writing With Coach Write: Help Your Child Develop Creative Writing (Family Time Fast Break)

Still image from: Everyday Writing With Coach Write: Incorporate Writing Into Playtime (Family Time Fast Break)

Still image from: Everyday Writing With Coach Write: Make Time for Family Writing (Family Time Fast Break)

Still image from: Everyday Writing With Coach Write: Make Writing Accessible (Family Time Fast Break)

Still image from: Everyday Writing With Coach Write: Model Writing (Family Time Fast Break)

Still image from: Everyday Writing With Coach Write: Narrative Writing

Still image from: Everyday Writing With Coach Write: Opinion Writing

Still image from: Everyday Writing With Coach Write: The Importance of Writing (Family Time Fast Break)

Still image from: Everyday Writing With Coach Write: Write a Basic Sentence

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Still image from: Everything Eclipses: How to Explain an Eclipse to a Kindergartner

Still image from: Fables for Kids

Orange background with a clip art drawing of a brown-haired woman holding her arm up and smiling on the left, and a magnifying glass on the right. Text in the middle of the screen reads, "Fact and opinion for kids! Teaching without frills."

Title text reads, "Fact & Opinion," over a yellow background.

Still image from: Farm Animals for Kids

Still image from: Financial Literacy for Kids

Still image from: Financial Literacy for Kids: Checking & Savings Accounts

Still image from: Financial Literacy for Kids: Needs and Wants

Digital illustration of an ice cream cone with 4 scoops that correspond to 4 phrases as follows, "Save money, grants & scholarships, work study, loan options." Caption. When it comes to paying for college.

Teenager wearing safety goggles looks at a machine powered press in a shop setting.

Side angle view of 3 people at a shop table looking down at sheets of shiny material in front of them.

Black text on a white background reads, "Sarah Taylor, Great Oaks Career Campuses."

Side angle shot of a dentist looking at a girl's teeth using a magnifying glass and metal pick.

Black text on a white background reads, "Sarah Taylor, Great Oaks Career Campuses."

Cartoon. Simple line drawing of a girl wearing a graduation cap, holding up a diploma in 1 hand and award in the other.

Woman wearing a red sweater faces camera in an office setting.

Side view of a man wearing a hard hat leaning over to look down at something he is working on.

Teenage girl wearing a backpack approaches the front door of an office building.

Teenager holds a power tool in a shop setting as a second person stands nearby and watches him.

2 men, 1 younger and 1 older, look towards a computer screen together.

Middle-aged woman looks just off camera as if she is participating in an interview in a hospital setting.

Title text reads, "Food Chain," bordered by links of chain.

Closeup of a large group of boys and young men standing close together outdoors. Some look downwards as others look up and to the side. Caption. Certainly the idea that you were going to fly.

Teenagers sit in a classroom looking up at a lesson projected on a screen. Text on image reads, "Students Divide into their Groups."

2 children seated at a shared desk in a classroom setting look up at a teacher using sign language. Text on image reads, "Support Discussion."

Young man smiles at camera with text below him that reads, "Whoo!" A young woman stands behind him smiling and looking down with text below her that reads, "Hey."

Woman speaks to camera with a braille backdrop. Caption. Math is a fact of life. It's true.

Man speaks to camera gesturing out with 1 hand against an orange backdrop. Caption. Collections of data, which are called data sets.

Woman speaks to camera, smiling and raising her eyebrows. Text on image reads, "Fractions and decimals." Spanish. Fractions and decimals show part of a whole.

Text reads, "Geology and Rocks for Kids," against digital illustrations of four kinds of rocks.

Rania Johnson faces camera and uses sign language. Caption. That very afternoon she called and invited me to an interview.

Woman with long blonde hair opens her mouth mid-speech. There is a computer monitor on the desk in the background. Caption. So relax and learn about yourself.

Open laptop computer on a white background projecting an image of a woman seated in a living room looking straight at camera like she's in a virtual meeting or interview.

Cartoon illustrations of a man and woman standing on either side of text that reads, "Public and Private options available."

2 women and a man wearing blue scrubs and surgical masks seated in a hospital setting, all looking in the same direction off camera.

Still image from: Geysers and Hot Springs for Kids

Still image from: Girl Talk

Title text reads, "Channel 1 Presents Goal Setting," over a photo of a woman opening her arms wide in front of green mountains and a valley.

Still image from: Graphic Organizers for Kids

Title text reads, "Graphs for Kids," above a row of various charts and graphs.

Still image from: Gravity for Kids

Book cover shows an illustration of a boy holding a watering can and a girl holding a basket reach up toward a corn stalk. Text reads, “Green is a Chile Pepper. A Book of Colors.”

Still image from: Growing Up Green

Medium view of a man in a lab coat looking off camera while speaking. He stands in front of a room with medical equipment. Caption. I got in trouble for that.

Still image from: Hey Duggee: The Direction Badge

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Still image from: Hey Duggee: The Tadpole Badge

Still image from: Hey Duggee: The Telling Time Badge

Still image from: Hey Duggee: The Water Badge

Light green background with a graphic of a story map on the right and text on the left that reads, "How to create a story map. Teaching without frills."

Blue background with a graphic of an essay outline on the left. Text on the right reads, "How to create an outline. Teaching without frills."

Sketch of a ballet dancer with her arms out and one leg raised in an arabesque. Cursive text reads, "Shoo Rayner."

Aerial closeup of a hand with a black pencil in the midst of sketching a baseball on white paper.

Aerial closeup of a hand with a black pen in the midst of drawing an angry cartoon bat on white paper.

Aerial closeup of a hand with a black marker filling in a cat with angry eyes on white paper.

Aerial closeup of a hand using a black Sharpie marker to draw a small hatchback-type car from a side view on white piper.

Aerial closeup of a hand holding an orange marker, coloring in a black pen drawing of a carrot laying on a surface.

Artist sketches an explosion with concentric cloud-like shapes and particles spewing out in every direction. Title card reads, "Shoo Rayner."

Aerial closeup of hand using a black pen to trace over a pencil drawing of a cartoon penguin on white paper.

Aerial closeup of a hand with black pencil in the midst of sketching a cat from the side on white paper.

Aerial closeup of a hand using a black pen to trace over a pencil sketch of a celtic knot on white paper.

Artist sketches a chair with a pencil. Title card reads, "Shoo Rayner Drawing."

Ink drawing of a cowboy with a large hat, a mustache, and a neckerchief as the artist holds her pen off to the side. Title card reads, "Shoo Rayner."

Aerial closeup of a hand using a black permanent marker to draw a 3-dimensional dice on white paper.

Aerial closeup of the tip of a pencil that's sketching a dog from the side on white paper.

Aerial closeup of a hand using a black pen to trace over a pencil sketch of a feather on white paper.

Aerial closeup of a hand using a black pen to draw a square handbag with 2 handles and metal clasp sitting on a surface.

Aerial closeup of a hand with a black pen in the midst of drawing a 3-dimensional heart with the word, "Love," in 3-dimensional block letters in the middle.

Aerial closeup of a black pen in the midst of tracing over a pencil drawing of a horizontally striped lighthouse on a rock.

Aerial closeup of a hand with a black pen tracing over a pencil drawing of a loaf of bread on white paper.

Aerial closeup of a black pen in the midst of drawing a note that reads, "Help!" inside a glass bottle with a cork floating in water.

Aerial closeup of a hand using a black pen to trace over a pencil drawing of a Minecraft-type person with a big boxy head, straight boxy arms, and simple square eyes and mouth.

Aerial closeup of a hand with black permanent marker drawing a mug with coffee on white paper.

Aerial closeup of 2 hands, the right hand using a black pen to draw a ninja on white paper.

Aerial closeup of hand using a black pen to trace over a pencil drawing of a side view of a cartoon panda bear on white paper.

Aerial closeup of a hand using a black pencil to draw a cartoon girl wearing a pilgrim hat, next to a black ink sketch of a pilgrim hat.

Aerial closeup of a hand using a black pen to draw a commercial airliner from a side view on white paper.

Aerial closeup of a hand with a black pencil tracing over a pencil drawing of a jack o' lantern on white paper.

Artist uses a black pen to ink a pencil sketch of a pyramid. Title card reads, "Draw Stuff Real Easy."

Simple black and white ink drawing of a rocket as the artist adds details with a pen. Title card reads, "Shoo Rayner drawing."

Aerial closeup of a hand with a black pen tracing over a pencil drawing of a cooked turkey and potatoes on a platter.

Pencil sketch of a sailboat as the artist outlines it with black ink.

Aerial closeup of a hand with a black permanent marker tracing over a pencil drawing of a skateboard on white paper.

Aerial closeup of a person's hands drawing on a piece of paper. The right hand uses a black pen to trace over a pencil drawing of a soccer goal.

Pencil sketch of a soda can with the artist adding detail to the front. Title card reads, "Draw Stuff Real Easy."

Pencil sketch of a teddy bear with the artist outlining it in black. Title card reads, "Shoo Rayner Drawing School."

Aerial closeup of a hand using a black pen to trace over a pencil drawing of a side view of a tiger on white paper.

Unfinished pencil sketch of a Viking longship and a yellow and white eraser resting off to the side. Title card reads, "Shoo Rayner."

Unfinished pencil sketch of a VW camper van with the artist drawing the bumper. Title card reads, "Shoo Rayner."

Black and white ink drawing of a washing machine with detergent resting on top. Title card reads, "Shoo Rayner drawing."

Ink sketch of a World War One nurse wearing a medic apron and cap with the artist adding stripes to a sleeve. Title card, "Shoo Rayner drawing."

Aerial closeup of a hand with a black pen in the midst of tracing over a cartoon alien drawn in pencil on white paper.

Aerial closeup of a hand using a black pencil to sketch an apple on white paper.

Aerial closeup of a hand using a brown marker to color in a black ink drawing of a hawk flying in the sky with open talons.

Black ink sketch of a Moai monolith sculpted to look like a male head with the artist shading the back. Title card reads, "Shoo Rayner drawing."

Aerial closeup of a hand using a black pen to trace over a pencil drawing of an igloo on white paper.

White background with a black-ink drawing of an impossible triangle. The 3,D block triangle extends up to the right, straight across to the left, then back to the 3,D side of the first triangle side. Text on image reads, "Draw Stuff Real Easy."

Aerial closeup of a hand using a black pencil to sketch a cartoon man and a cartoon woman on white paper.

Aerial closeup of a sheet of white paper with a black pencil drawing a sketch of Frankenstein's face.

Pencil sketch of the palm of a hand with the thumb out to one side and the artist shading a curve above the wrist. Title card reads, "Shoo Rayner Drawing School."

Pencil sketch of London's Tower Bridge with pointy spires and the artist sketches an open drawbridge beneath.

Black ink drawing of two jagged mountain peaks with the artist adding hatching at the edges. Title card reads, "Shoo Rayner drawing."

Aerial closeup of a hand with a black pencil drawing the beginning stages of a cartoon Santa Claus on white paper.

Aerial closeup of a clear ruler and a hand holding a black pencil, in the beginning stages of sketching a snowflake on white paper.

Aerial closeup of a hand with a black pen in the midst of drawing 2 swans facing each other and making a heart with their necks.

Aerial closeup of a hand using a black pen to trace over a pencil drawing of a horizontal double helix strand of D, N, A.

Aerial closeup of 2 hands, the right hand holding a black pen, over a piece of white paper with a black ink drawing of the Eiffel Tower.

Aerial closeup of 2 hands, the right hand using a black pen to trace over a pencil drawing of a wooden ship with big sails, lots of ropes, and a crow's nest floating in water.

Black ink sketch of a simplified Statue of Liberty with the artist drawing a tablet in the left hand.

Light purple background with a clip art drawing of a stack of books in the lower left corner. Text on image reads, "How to retell a story. Teaching without frills."

Man talks in a front of a screen with various clip art graphics. Text title at the center of the screen reads, "How to Take Notes. Focused, Organized, and Effective." Text behind the man's head reads, "Cornell and Outline."

Aerial closeup of a hand holding a black pen and drawing a cartoon bunny rabbit's face on white paper.

Pink background with drawings of 2 adults and 2 kids on the right, and 1 boy holding a blank paper on the left. Text in the middle of the screen reads, "How to write for your audience. Teaching without frills."

Smiling children sit at desks in a classroom and look at something off camera. Caption. Good morning, class.

Smiling cartoon girl wears a purple jumper and braids as she looks towards text that reads, "Idioms."

Black and white frame shows shadowy buildings tower over busy city streets below. Text reads, "Industrial Revolution."

Yellow and blue background with a sun design behind text that reads, “Inspiring Differentiation. Pre-Kindergarten and Elementary School.”

Yellow and blue background with a sun design behind text that reads, “Inspiring Differentiation. Secondary School.”

Purple, red, and white feathers float on a blue backdrop. Text reads, "Introduction to Birds."

Man looks at us with a stern expression and points his finger up like he’s telling us to stop. Behind him is a bookcase filled with books and knick-knacks like a Gundam toy, little bird figurines, and a small globe.

Young man and woman wearing safety glasses and work clothes work on a piece of machinery in a workshop setting. Caption. I always look forward to coming to this class.

Still image from: John F. Kennedy for Kids

Woman wearing a jacket and hot pink blouse smiles and looks off camera like she is sitting for an interview. Caption. I was given the Strong Interest Inventory.

Color illustration of a pencil personified with a smiling face that has glasses and a gray goatee. Title card reads, "Simple Shapes Make Super Characters."

Color illustration of a pencil personified with a smiling face that has glasses and a gray goatee. Title card reads, "Where Do Ideas Come From?"

Color illustration of a pencil personified with a smiling face that has glasses and a gray goatee. Title card reads, "Making Word Balloons."

Color illustration of a pencil personified with a smiling face that has glasses and a gray goatee. Title card reads, "Big Bold Lettering."

Color illustration of a refrigerator personified with a smiling face that has glasses and a gray goatee. Colored paper is taped to front. Title card reads, "Dave McDonald's, Fridge Door Comics!"

Color illustration of a pencil personified with a smiling face that has glasses and a gray goatee. Title card reads, "Inking Your Comics!"

Color illustration of a pencil personified with a smiling face that has glasses and a gray goatee. Title card reads, "Making Comic Panels!"

Dr. Joshua Weiner talks to us over a video call.

Split screen shows fourteen people, a few adults, but mostly teens, are on a video call together.

View of a street from above. Text reads, “Barbara Harrison Media Presents.”

Man wearing a hoodie talks to us as he sits in a room with a yellow bookcase.

Young boy looks down as he sits in a room with a couch and shelf behind him.

Thirteen people, ranging from children to adults, are on a video call. One person is absent from their screen and one boy has a Fortnite background behind him.

Erin Rafferty talks to us with her hands in front of her like she's doing an interview.

Erin Rafferty sits and looks at us as if giving an interview.

Thirteen people, ranging from children to adults, are on a video call together. One man has a background with an image of books on it.

Young girl talks to us in her living room as she holds a tub full of slime in her hands.

Thirteen people, including two adults and mostly teenagers, are on a video call together.

Still image from: Lab Six: Behind the Scenes (Spanish)

Still image from: Lab Six: Bicycle II (Spanish)

Still image from: Lab Six: Educational Technology II (Spanish)

Still image from: Lab Six: Tap Tap (Spanish)

Still image from: Lab Six: The Time (Spanish)

Still image from: Lab Six: The Time Machine (Spanish)

Still image from: Lab Six: Visual Pollution (Spanish)

Snowy mountain peaks and feathery clouds reflect in a lake below as a sun sets in the background. Text reads, "Landforms."

Underwater image of a man wearing a diving mask swimming through turquoise water. Title card framed by white rectangle reads, "Language."

Digital illustration of a snowy landscape with tracks running from 3 brown tunnels and pine trees scattered in the background.

Cartoon of Jake the Fire Engine pulling out of a white box in a playroom. Nearby, Blazin' Bill the Monster Truck, toy train tracks, and a full sized red wagon. Caption. Hi, guys. I'm Jake and I am a fire truck.

Cartoon of Max the Train moving along a circular track in a playroom. Nearby, Blazin' Bill the Monster Truck, micro machines, and colored pencils. Caption. They look so cool, but they are gray.

Cartoon of a toy room with Max the Train parked on the tracks and looking at Bill the monster truck nearby. Bill says Hi, Max. Max says, Hi, Blazin' Bill.

Cartoon of Robo, J, 5, a pink robot hovering next to Robo, O, 5, a short, squat blue robot. They are next to a fountain surrounded by a colorful flower border. Caption. Sound of Robots beeping.

Cartoon of a play room. Robo, J, 5, a pink robot hover next to a machine labeled, "Word Machine." Robot faces towards Blazin' Bill and Jake the Fire Engine parked nearby, appearing to watch the Word Machine. Caption. Today we will learn animal words.

Woman is signing. Behind her is a fan of leaves, ranging in color from bright green on the left to dark red on the right.

Illustration of a smiling, black-haired boy holding his arms out to point toward a bulletin board with 9 drawings of various activities and items pinned to it. Caption. "We make pictures of all sorts of things."

Title card in blue box on white background reads, "Can you find the long 'A' in play?"

Title card in blue box on white background reads, "Can you find the long 'A' in taste?"

Title card in blue box on white background reads, "Can you hear the 'A, R' in car?"

Blue box on a white background. Text reads, “Can you hear the ‘er’ in Water?”

Title card in blue box on white background reads, "Can you hear the 'O, R' in forest?"

Title card in blue box on white background reads, "Can you hear the long 'A' in plane?"

Title card in blue box on white background reads, "Can you hear the long 'A' in rainbow?"

Title card in blue box on white background reads, "Can you hear the long 'A' in way?"

Title card in blue box on white background reads, "Can you hear the long 'E' in cheer?"

Title card in blue box on white background reads, "Can you hear the long 'E' in sleeping?"

Title card in blue box on white background reads, "Can you hear the long 'I' in find?"

Title card in blue box on white background reads, "Can you hear the long 'I' in night?"

Title card in blue box on white background reads, "Can you hear the long 'I' in time?"