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Programs that Honor Memorial Day

Programs that Honor Memorial Day

No amount of thanking, barbecuing or setting off fireworks can ever express the gratitude we feel for these brave individuals for putting their lives on the line to defend all of us. The least we can do is try and learn as much as possible about the struggles they have faced while working to keep their memories alive in our hearts and minds. So, in […]

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Jim’s Sleeper Picks for June 2023

Jim’s Sleeper Picks for June 2023

When it comes to PBS programming, nobody has their finger on the pulse quite like Jim Wiener, the Chief Programming Officer for Public Media Connect. Every month, we like to ask him to pick some upcoming shows that he thinks are worth a watch, and he has quite a few to pick from for the month of June. Rendezvous with Destiny Sunday, May 28, at […]

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Summer Mom-Inspo Coming in Hot

Summer Mom-Inspo Coming in Hot

Do you need a little bit of Mom-inspo in your life? Maybe you’re looking to streamline your life a little bit? Need an idea for some easy family fun with summer break just around the corner? Looking for a new self-care routine? Thanks to our Hobby Hunting and Parent Hacks collections, we’ve got a few ideas to help with all of those needs & wants […]

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Q&A with Jim Weiner – May 2023

Q&A with Jim Weiner – May 2023

Our Chief Programming Officer Jim Wiener gets asked a LOT of questions, not just by us, but by all of you as well. Once in a while, he likes to sit down and pick a few particularly special questions and answer them for everyone to see. Here is Jim’s latest Q&A with you, the viewers. We watch the PBS NEWSHOUR every night.  They have the […]

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Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month

Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month

The month of May is Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month. It’s a way for us to recognize & acknowledge the contributions that Asian Americans and Pacific Islander Americans have made to our history, our culture, and our country as a whole. Asian Americans are anyone whose ancestry traces back to places such as China, Japan, Vietnam, Korea, Indonesia, Malaysia, or one of many […]

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A Guide to After School 360

A Guide to After School 360

After school providers can often use a helping hand in keeping their kids engaged and entertained after a long day of learning. That’s what After School 360 is here to provide. Things like read-alouds, clips from our favorite PBS KIDS shows, like Daniel Tiger’s Neighborhood and Elinor Wonders Why, and lots of hands-on activities are available for the folks who run after-school programs, day-care centers […]

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CET is ME

CET is ME

We are just a couple of weeks away from our CET is ME event on April 27th at Longworth Hall. At the time of writing this, there are fewer than 50 tickets left, so if you haven’t gotten yours yet, now is the time! CET is ME is a chance for all of us to be kids all over again while raising money for public […]

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Summer Auction Blog

Summer Auction Blog

Our annual Summer Action Auction is returning on Wednesday, May 3rd and will run until Sunday, May 7th. We’re so excited to once again have our viewers be a part of this event that’s both fun and constructive. Everyone who bids on these wonderful prizes is helping us continue do what we do best: creating quality content online and over-the-air as well as in the […]

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Go on Spring Break with Passport!

Go on Spring Break with Passport!

It’s that time of year! Time for (allegedly) warmer weather, days off work or school, and travel plans. Spring Break is always a source of great excitement and anticipation for a lot of people, especially those who are wanting to get away from it all. But planning a getaway – and paying for it – can be tough sometimes. We’re here to help! We’ve scoured […]

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Seven Read-Along Stories to Share with Your Kids

Seven Read-Along Stories to Share with Your Kids

It’s never too early or too late to get your kids interested in reading, but sometimes it can be tough to know where to start. What kind of books will they like? What kind of stories will interest them? Do they need to be entertained or inspired? Public Media Connect and PBS Kids have put together a special Read-Along Collection that features a wide variety […]

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