Programs/Content
With ‘City Island,’ PBS Kids leans into animated shorts to show how communities work
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Aaron Augenblick’s kooky cartoon creates a neighborhood that’s “friendly, inviting, and … really fun to hang out in.”
Programs/Content
As kids move on, PBS and stations revamp afternoon schedules to attract adults
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An overhaul of PBS’ weekday schedule opens a window for older viewers to spend a lot more time with public TV.
Programs/Content
‘Alma’s Way’ outreach reflects heritage for young Latino viewers in rural Tennessee and beyond
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Stations and their community partners are welcoming the show’s social and emotional curriculum with virtual events and interactive in-school workshops.
People
Lesli Rotenberg, executive who directed digital expansion of children’s media, to leave PBS
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Rotenberg plans to “explore new opportunities to improve the lives of children and families,” according to a memo from PBS President Paula Kerger.
Programs/Content
Why parents are celebrating the departure of PBS’ ‘Caillou’
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“Pretty much everything on PBS is better than ‘Caillou.'”
Programs/Content
PBS greenlights ‘Donkey Hodie,’ new children’s series from Fred Rogers Productions
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The puppet show, debuting next year, features one of the characters from the original “Mister Rogers’ Neighborhood.”
Programs/Content
‘Molly of Denali’ ties podcast to broadcast
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An eight-episode prequel is setting the stage for the PBS Kids show’s July premiere.
Quick Takes
CPB gives PBS Kids channel $5.6M for games, outreach
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The interactive game feature should roll out later this year, according to PBS.
Quick Takes
WGBH show will aim to help kids think like computers
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“Monkeying Around” is expected to be available to air in 2019.