Parents on MSN

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.
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.
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 ...

PBS Kids Enters New, And Complicated, Era With ‘Phoebe & Jay’ Launch

Deep federal funding cuts have forced PBS KIDS to reassess priorities, find new revenue opportunities, and stay true to its ...