Programs/Content
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.
American Public Media Group shuffles leadership
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Chandra Kavati is now SVP of business development and president of American Public Media.
People
Kevin Harris to exit WETA’s executive staff
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Harris, who has been VP and TV station manager, is returning to a consulting role.
Programs/Content
New ‘Morning Edition’ theme aspires to be ‘inclusive and inviting’
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The recast theme blends a faithfulness to the original melody with new instrumentation and electronic beats.
People
Comings and goings: NPR names Gilbert VP for news programming, Adewunmi joins ‘TAL’ …
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Plus, hirings and promotions at KQED, KPBS and Paragon Media Strategies.
System/Policy
House Appropriations subcommittee approves funding increase for CPB
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The bill would add $50 million to CPB’s appropriation.
Programs/Content
‘Field Work’ co-hosts aim to give farmers tip sheet on sustainable practices
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The new APM podcast is like “‘Car Talk’ for farmers,” says content manager Annie Baxter. But listeners won’t get advice over the phone.
Development
WYSO gets boost from donor Dave Chappelle — a rare live show
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The comedian is helping out his hometown station during its first months of independence from Antioch College.
People
Greg Petrowich picked as WFYI’s new leader
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Petrowich now leads WSIU Public Broadcasting in Carbondale, Ill.
People
Mitch Teich to lead North Country Public Radio
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Teich has worked for Milwaukee Public Radio since 2006.
Programs/Content
KQED to study how to reach and engage millennials with science media
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The station’s science team teamed up with science communications experts on a three-year, $3 million research project backed by the National Science Foundation.
System/Policy
Union complaint against KUOW dismissed
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A Washington state labor relations agency disagreed with SAG-AFTRA’s claims that KUOW had retaliated against employees for joining a union.