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First-Ever Multicultural Channel for Youth, The Planet Classroom Network, Goes Live

by Kimberly Inlander

Jan 8, 2021

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Age Specific / Kids

The Planet Classroom Network launched its programming schedule with 28 cultural organizations committed to global programming, organized by CMRubinWorld. Season one will include six months of learning content on YouTube for youth by youth.

 

The spring programming will highlight Global Stewardship, Indigenous Voices, Celebrating the Identity Spectrum, Keeping Creativity Alive and Prescriptions for Global Unity. “Orb” will be the virtual guide and host through the Planet Classroom podcasts. Youth around the world will appear and share their passions, ideas and solutions for the future. The programming will feature creators from more than 50 countries, with more than 150 films, dance, music, video games, art videos and workshops, all created for youth or by youth.

 

The Planet Classroom Network brings together musicians, dancers, video game creators, filmmakers, learning innovators and emerging technologists worldwide to entertain, educate and engage the world’s youth. Curators and content contributors include Global Nomads, Commffest, Dream a Dream Foundation, Pyson Games, Creative Visions Foundation, SIMA Classroom, Taking It Global, Ryan Wong Classroom, Voice America and more.

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Sunflower Accessibility Program Featured at O’Hare and Midway Airports

Travelers with invisible disabilities passing through O’Hare and Midway International Airports can now discreetly signal they need assistance thanks to a new Chicago Department of Aviation partnership that helps create more accessible and inclusive spaces.

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This Resort Just Launched a “Cravings Menu” for Expecting Mothers

With babymoons on the rise, treat yourself to one last getaway before all your trips become centered around family. More and more resorts and hotels create babymoon packages, but Sandals Resorts and Beaches Resort take it to the next level by catering to guests’ pregnancy cravings while they are on their trip. A new 24/7 Cravings Menu is now available at all resorts across the Caribbean from Saint Vincent and the Grenadines to Jamaica to Turks & Caicos to Grenada and beyond.

Share Miles with Family and Friends with United Airlines

As you look ahead to winter travel, United Airlines and its MileagePlus loyalty program introduced MileagePlus miles pooling, which allows members to contribute and combine miles into a joint account. Groups of up to five members can now share and redeem miles in one linked account. As the first and only major U.S. airline to offer this feature, United also allows any MileagePlus member, whether relatives or close friends, to be in a pool with other members.

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Don’t Miss These 4 Family-Friendly Attractions in Hamburg, Germany

A visit to Germany can mean something different depending on the city you visit. Cologne has its massive Catholic cathedrals, Bremen is the place to be if you want a fairy-tale vibe, and Berlin is the perfect place to explore if you want to experience a melting pot of cultures and musical influences. But if you are looking for an all-around destination that gives you fascinating architecture, beautiful nature and plenty of family fun, be sure to add Hamburg to your next itinerary where there is something for the kid in all of us.