By james art 
One year after its debut, the groundbreaking, free-to-air bilingual educational kids’ show, Learn With Me, is celebrating its second season with a new website and a prestigious award! Developed by the San Bernardino County Superintendent of Schools (SBCSS) in collaboration with KVCR and Footsteps2Brilliance, the one-of-a-kind transmedia project continues to combine television and digital learning in both English and Spanish.
Season 2 of Learn With Me is now airing on PBS Kids with brand new episodes every Friday at 6:30am and 11:30am. Season 1 is also available to stream on YouTube TV, Hulu, or by visiting learnwithmetv.org.
“It’s been amazing to see Learn with Me grow into this outstanding and impactful project,” said District Superintendent Ted Alejandre. “It really revolutionized the way students acquire literacy skills. By giving them a way to watch, learn and play, it really made learning fun!”
Just like in the first season, talented teachers and educators from across San Bernardino County are the stars of the show. Blending live action and animation, viewers are taken to interactive, fun and educational experiences with the help of familiar friends, Eddie, Barbara and Barry the Bell. Audiences can also enjoy double the fun with the first half of each episode in English followed by the same material in Spanish!
In season two, young learners embark on new adventures exploring topics such as music, transportation, the alphabet and responsibility. A highlight of the season includes an episode featuring Dr. Gwendolyn Dowdy-Rogers, Vice President of the San Bernardino County Board of Education, where she introduces viewers to the world of shapes and buildings.
In addition to the TV episodes, children can continue their learning journey through the Footsteps2Brilliance platform. After each episode, families have access to free bilingual books, games, songs and interactive activities.
Learn with Me also unveiled a revamped website. Those who visit the learnwithmetv.org page will notice a new look, with the same fun! Visitors can watch the latest episodes, play accompanying games, meet the show’s cast and sign up for a free Footsteps2Brilliance account.
Between seasons, Learn With Me has garnered both local and national recognition. The one-of-a-kind program won the prestigious Community Media Award from the National Educational Telecommunications Association in the “Educational Resources for the Community” category. In addition, the series was nominated for a Regional Emmy Award for its episode “Water, Water Everywhere,” recognized in the Informational/Educational Program category.