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Current was founded in 1980 by the National Association of Educational Broadcasters, the historic forerunner of both PBS and NPR. For several decades, Current was managed financially by WNET, a leading national producer and PBS station that serves the New York City region.
In 2011, Current became an editorially independent journalistic service of the American University School of Communication in Washington, D.C.
Assistance from the Wyncote Foundation made this transition possible, and the foundation remains a generous supporter. Current has received grant funding from the Ford Foundation and the Annie E. Casey Foundation, and sponsorship support from the Knight Foundation.
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