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#EXCELLENCE IN EDUCATION

PROUD TO ANNOUNCE THAT JANET IS THE AMERICAN ASTRONAUTICAL SOCIETY'S

2022 RECIPIENT OF THE SALLY K RIDE

EXCELLENCE IN EDUCATION AWARD

Newberry Now  Newsletter - August 2022 (
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"I wanted to take a moment to thank you from the bottom of my heart for all you are doing with the kids . Lucas looks forward so much to the daily lessons . He loves you and space and the interaction has been so good for him ."

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"Lucia received her book she was so excited couldn't even wait to get in the house, opened it right at the mailbox! Thank you for all the hard work you put into these classes and the support that you provide to all of the kids."

"Just wanted to thank you for what you do for these children. Jesse's homeroom teacher called to check in and he told her all about you and the academy...  Again Thank you. You have given him something to look forward to every day!"

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"What you are doing and providing for these kiddos is unparalleled in generosity and engagement.  Jack is a really tough kiddo to engage and he is SO excited for your class each and every day.  He even sets an alarm to make sure he has breakfast and isn't late."

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NASA Activities of Kids and Students

Click the link below to visit NASA's Find Your Place in Space Engagement Activities!

NASA Activities for Educators

Find Next Gen STEM learning opportunities for students in multiple settings – in school, afterschool programs informal institutions like museums and science centers, and at home.

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The JP AstroCast

Don’t be surprised if you find yourself signing up for Space Camp after listening to Janet’s Planet's first podcast for kids, The JP AstroCast. Hosted by Janet Ivey, creator of Janet’s Planet, Janet’s Alien SideKick, Eyezak, and a revolving cast of kid interviewers. Prepare to hear out-of-this-world conversations with the most incredible space experts, all upcoming space missions, and the latest space news. Each episode kicks off with a series of questions about space exploration. For example, “How do astronauts go to the bathroom in space? How will we grow food on Mars? How much do I weigh on Jupiter?” Offering a universe of possibilities and galactic inspiration, come and travel at the speed of thought with the JP AstroCast.

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Janet Ivey-Duensing

CEO and Creator of Janet’s Planet

Janet Ivey is a tireless advocate and informal space science educator for children.

 

She has mentored countless young people all over the world.

 

Janet’s mission has and always will be to enrich the lives of children via art and science, multi-media education, and intelligent, informative AWE infused programming that focuses on space exploration, aviation and planetary science. 

A huge thank you to our Partners and Sponsors!

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