Benae Mosby

VPM, Virginia’s home for public media, announced Claudia Robles Arias, owner and teacher at Bilingualkid Language Immersion School in Mechanicsville, Va., has been selected as a 2019 PBS Early Learning Champion. Established in 2018, this awards program recognizes committed educators who work with young children, from infants to second graders, and offers a variety of community building, leadership and professional learning opportunities provided by VPM and PBS KIDS.

Two VPM PBS documentaries are set to premiere at the 32nd Annual Virginia Film Festival, taking place in Charlottesville on October 23-27. In addition to the films, VPM PBS will offer a family-friendly experience featuring one of the most beloved characters from the colorful world of “Sesame Street.”