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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.

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 ...

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 ...
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'Arthur' to end at PBS Kids after 25 years

"Arthur" is coming to an end after 25 years. PBS Kids plans to end the iconic children's series, screenwriter Kathy Waugh revealed during a recent interview on the "Finding DW" podcast. Executive ...
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, May 2, 2025. Federal funding cuts have put the educational content at PBS ...
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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‘Arthur’ to end on PBS Kids after 25 seasons

“Arthur” will soon come to an end. PBS Kids plans to end the long-running children’s series after 25 seasons, said an original developer of the show during a podcast released Wednesday. The final ...