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With ‘City Island,’ PBS Kids leans into animated shorts to show how communities work 

By Marah Eakin, Freelance Contributor | January 27, 2023

Aaron Augenblick’s kooky cartoon creates a neighborhood that’s “friendly, inviting, and … really fun to hang out in.”

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As kids move on, PBS and stations revamp afternoon schedules to attract adults

By Gregory Wakeman, Freelance Contributor | December 22, 2022

An overhaul of PBS’ weekday schedule opens a window for older viewers to spend a lot more time with public TV.

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‘Alma’s Way’ outreach reflects heritage for young Latino viewers in rural Tennessee and beyond

By Gabe Ferris, Former Editorial Intern | November 3, 2021

Stations and their community partners are welcoming the show’s social and emotional curriculum with virtual events and interactive in-school workshops.

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Lesli Rotenberg, executive who directed digital expansion of children’s media, to leave PBS

By Julian Wyllie, Reporter | May 19, 2021

Rotenberg plans to “explore new opportunities to improve the lives of children and families,” according to a memo from PBS President Paula Kerger.

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Why parents are celebrating the departure of PBS’ ‘Caillou’

By Gabe Rosenberg, Freelance Contributor | January 7, 2021

“Pretty much everything on PBS is better than ‘Caillou.'”

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PBS greenlights ‘Donkey Hodie,’ new children’s series from Fred Rogers Productions

By Julian Wyllie, Reporter | January 10, 2020

The puppet show, debuting next year, features one of the characters from the original “Mister Rogers’ Neighborhood.”

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‘Molly of Denali’ ties podcast to broadcast

By Liz Shoemaker, Freelance Contributor | June 21, 2019

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

By Dru Sefton, Senior Editor | October 17, 2017

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

By Dru Sefton, Senior Editor | July 3, 2017

“Monkeying Around” is expected to be available to air in 2019.

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