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Programs/Content

Public TV stations adapt strategies for supporting out-of-school learning

By Sherrie Negrea, Freelance Contributor | June 14, 2022

Ohio stations have launched a $5 million project to help elementary students “accelerate their learning,” while WNET is refining its formula for delivering the day-camp experience via broadcasts.

Programs/Content

NEH pandemic relief grants boost indie filmmakers

By Julian Wyllie, Reporter | October 5, 2021

ITVS, Firelight Media, the Sundance Institute and Appalshop Inc. received $5.5 million for filmmaking initiatives and other projects.

Development

How the pandemic prepared public media to build an audience-centered culture

By Joyce MacDonald, President and CEO (Greater Public) | June 17, 2021

By rethinking what we do for our communities and how, many organizations developed the skills needed to embrace change and improve audience service.

System/Policy

CPB approves plan to divide up $175M in emergency funding

By Julian Wyllie, Reporter | April 16, 2021

The funding will be split evenly between radio and television, with $100 million prioritized for smaller stations.

People

Sleeping late, mountain biking and stupid TV shows: how our readers are getting through the pandemic

By Mike Janssen, Digital Editor and Current Readers | March 30, 2021

As part of our series “The Way We Work Now,” we asked for your tips on staying sane and connected.

Development

Stations are cautiously optimistic that underwriting will rebound next year

By Julian Wyllie, Reporter | March 16, 2021

Downturns were substantial last year, but stations have attracted new clients and are hopeful for the return of top clients.

People

Robert Siegel tests positive for COVID-19

By Tyler Falk, Reporter | January 11, 2021

The former “All Things Considered” host said he has a “pretty mild” case.

Education

Indiana invests $6.7M in statewide pilot of educational datacasts

By Spencer Nusbaum, Former Editorial Intern | December 3, 2020

The funds allow all of Indiana’s public TV stations to build capacity to deliver lessons to students who can’t access the internet.

System/Policy

In PBS’ 50th year, Paula Kerger sets course to ‘speak to the moment of what is happening now’

By Julian Wyllie, Reporter and Karen Everhart, Managing Editor | December 3, 2020

Instead of celebrating great moments of PBS’ history, 2020 has been a year to figure out what will “meet the needs of people right now,” says the organization’s president and CEO.

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