Programs/Content
Connecticut Public lands Knight grant for Puerto Rico partnership
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Connecticut Public and Puerto Rico newspaper publisher GFR Media are adding two reporters.
New preschool series aims to teach coding skills
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“Mia & Codie,” a public TV show from the creator of “WordWorld,” combines computational thinking and socioemotional learning.
People
Peter Dominowski to lead the University Station Alliance
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Dominowski previously led Northeast Indiana Public Radio for nearly a decade.
Programs/Content
Current Crossword: ‘Network Connections’
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A familiar broadcaster is hiding in this puzzle’s answers — can you figure it out?
Development
September CDP Index: Membership income continues growth, but declines in donor acquisition persist
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The September index marks four consecutive periods of growth for membership revenue.
System/Policy
Research demonstrates success of StoryCorps project that bridges political differences
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One Small Step, which pairs strangers with opposing views to engage in a nonpolitical conversation, is helping participants develop greater empathy for people with different perspectives.
People
Comings and goings: CPB board officers reelected, Ohio stations staff new initiative …
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Laura Ross was reelected chair for CPB’s board, and Ruby Calvert was reelected vice chair.
System/Policy
CPB names first Next Generation Warning System grantees
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The funds will help stations upgrade their technology for emergency alerts.
System/Policy
WTVP cuts nine jobs as it seeks to reduce budget
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The public TV station’s board had previously announced a $1.5 million budget cut after discoveries of financial mismanagement.
Programs/Content
Stop calling it ‘content’ — and stop canceling it
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“Public radio is journalism, shows, music, culture. Content is an inexact blob that people in a boardroom can cut to a convenient and profitable size.”
System/Policy
Arkansas PBS answers lawmakers’ concerns with promises to improve practices
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In a hearing Thursday, station leaders said they are taking steps to avoid future violations of state procurement law.
Programs/Content
‘Frontline’ unveils short docs aimed at younger audiences
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The four-part pilot series will be released on YouTube and the PBS video app.