Jim Henson didn’t just want puppet shows. He was interested in creating ballets and Broadway musicals. He started by doing commercials, then branched into small films and, his goal, television.

As kids are back at school and eager to get to know their new teachers, many families may still be trying to squeeze in some of the last details to be sure their kids are ready to succeed in their new ...

Educational content and resources that support learners and educators statewide. Detroit PBS strengthens learning opportunities from early childhood through adulthood. Through the Michigan Learning ...

“These honorees represent the very best of storytelling in media and the profound impact it can have on culture,” Peabody Awards executive director Jeffrey Jones said in a statement. “Amy Poehler has ...

Amy Poehler, Sterlin Harjo, and PBS Kids have been set to receive honorary mentions at the 2026 Peabody Awards. The comedian, podcaster, and SNL alum Amy Poehler will be honored with the Peabody ...

PBS Kids is celebrating the 250th anniversary of America in a big way. The network will be unveiling several new shows, shorts and games from May to July, TheWrap has exclusively learned, starting ...

A room on the fifth floor of the Central Arkansas Library System's main branch was packed Thursday night with members of Friends of PBS, a new citizen-led group aimed at keeping Public Broadcasting ...

Despite funding cuts, PBS Kids is still airing new content. PBS Kids has had to lay off some staff, and the lost the grants it used to develop the most enriching content for kids. PBS Kids' legacy of ...

PBS Kids show characters decorate boxes at the Arizona PBS offices in the Walter Cronkite School of Journalism and Mass Communication in Phoenix, May 2, 2025. Credit: Katie Oyan/AP Photo PBS Kids has ...

The Librarians is set to premiere on PBS this Monday, Feb. 9, after a robust theatrical and festival run that saw Kim A. Snyder’s documentary earn awards across the country. The film, executive ...

Phoebe & Jay, an animated PBS Kids series premiering this month, aims to foster and improve early literacy skills in children ages three to five. Co-created and co–executive-produced by Genie Deez and ...