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.
System/Policy
House Appropriations Committee approves increased Ready To Learn funding, $495M for CPB
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The bill would boost Ready To Learn funding by more than $2 million.
Quick Takes
New Ready To Learn grants will center on ‘community collaboratives’
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Fourteen public television stations will each get $175,000.
System/Policy
Public media again in bull’s-eye in president’s FY19 plans
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CPB would get only $15.5 million next year and $15 million in 2020 to shut itself down.
Quick Takes
Senate committee gives CPB full funding, $20M for interconnection
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Both the House and Senate Appropriation panels defied the president on CPB funding.
System/Policy
House committee backs funds for Ready To Learn, passes over interconnection
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The committee recommends $25.7 million for the public TV early literacy project.
System/Policy
House Appropriations Committee recommends $445M for CPB in 2020
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The bill does not include funding for public broadcasting’s interconnection project or public TV’s Ready To Learn.
Tech
PBS’s Playtime Pad fits with station work on early childhood education
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The device’s spotlighting of PBS content is the most appealing aspect for education and engagement executives.
Quick Takes
Senate passes bill reauthorizing Ready To Learn
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The requested $25.7 million in funding for RTL remains unresolved and will be taken up in separate legislation.