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PBS accounts for nearly half of first graders' most frequently watched educational TV and video programs

At U.S. President Donald Trump's request, Congress voted in July 2025 to claw back US$1.1 billion it had previously approved for the Corporation for Public Broadcasting. That measure, which passed in ...
The Hill

Trump funding cuts to PBS set to hit free educational content for kids

Looming federal funding cuts for PBS put in jeopardy some of the most-used educational videos and games shown to help children improve in literacy and other social skills. The cuts, part of a $9 ...
Education Week

Federal Funding Cuts Come for Big Bird: What’s Ahead for PBS Kids?

PBS Kids show characters including the title character from "Arthur" decorate boxes at the Arizona PBS offices in Phoenix, ...
The Boston Globe

In an age of streaming and AI slop, parents and researchers worry about a shrinking PBS Kids

Like many parents, Andrew David keeps a close eye on what programs his 6-year-old son is consuming, often watching shows on YouTube, Netflix, or Disney+ with him or sitting nearby and listening in.
The Conversation

PBS accounts for nearly half of first graders’ most frequently watched educational TV and video programs

Rebecca Dore has conducted previous consulting work for PBS KIDS and engages with a PBS KIDS staff member who is a member of the advisory board for one of Dore's current federally funded grants. At ...