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PBS Kids might disappear—and with it, one of the last screen-time tools parents trust

Earlier this morning, the Senate approved sweeping cuts to public media funding, threatening PBS Kids and with it, one of the few screen-time options built entirely around how children learn and grow.
The Boston Globe

In an age of streaming and AI slop, parents and researchers worry about a shrinking PBS Kids

Like many parents, Andrew David keeps a close eye on what programs his 6-year-old son is consuming, often watching shows on YouTube, Netflix, or Disney+ with him or sitting nearby and listening in.
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PBS Kids isn't going anywhere—why that matters for families

How PBS KIDS is navigating a funding crisis, all while still providing public programming to millions of families. Despite funding cuts, PBS KIDS is still airing new content. PBS KIDS has had to lay ...
Los Angeles Times

After funding cuts, PBS children’s programming soldiers on with ‘Phoebe & Jay’

This is read by an automated voice. Please report any issues or inconsistencies here. Paula Kerger of PBS wants viewers to know: “We’re still here and we are even more resolved to do great work.” As ...
Education Week

Federal Funding Cuts Come for Big Bird: What’s Ahead for PBS Kids?

Millions of children have grown up watching PBS Kids’ educational TV, geared toward 2- to 8-year-olds—from classics like “Sesame Street” and “Mister Rogers’ Neighborhood” to recently added shows like ...
Yahoo

PBS Kids might disappear—and with it, one of the last screen-time tools parents trust

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Photo Credit: Canva/ Motherly Earlier this morning, the Senate approved sweeping cuts to public media funding, threatening PBS ...