‘Phoebe & Jay’ Creators Talk Promoting Literacy Through Fun Stories & Authentic Characters [Interview]

A discussion with the creators of the PBS Kids show Phoebe & Jay, a new series about a single dad raising kids.

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

The network's latest children's show focuses on functional literacy, and was initially funded by a Department of Education ...
Education Week

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

PBS Kids show characters including the title character from "Arthur" decorate boxes at the Arizona PBS offices in Phoenix, ...
Disability Scoop

‘Daniel Tiger’s Neighborhood’ To Highlight Character With Autism

An upcoming episode of a popular PBS Kids show will be told from the viewpoint of a character with autism. “Daniel Tiger’s ...
Houston Chronicle

A superhero kid with autism shines in new PBS Kids’ series

There’s a new crop of superheroes coming to our TV this summer but they may need a little seasoning. After all, they’re only in elementary school. The animated series “Hero Elementary” — airing at 6 p ...
Sacramento Bee

Al Roker’s new animated series ‘Weather Hunters’ to premiere on PBS Kids Sept. 8

Al Roker and his wife Deborah Roberts sitting down at a restaurant in Brooklyn. Screengrab from @alroker’s Instagram From the “Today” show to PBS Kids, Al Roker has been waiting decades for this ...