PBS KIDS' ‘Work It Out Wombats!’ Introduces a Differently Abled Character—Here's Why That Matters

The latest episode features a character with a cochlear implant—plus even more PBS KIDS shows to watch this spring.
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The best PBS Kids shows of the 2010s and what they teach

PBS Kids remains one of the best outlets for kids’ entertainment with educational value. PBS Kids is one of the few studios still in operation that works hard to make their shows fun, informative, and ...

PBS KIDS Brings Emotional Growth, STEM, And Inclusion To Spring 2026 Lineup

PBS KIDS As a dad of four, I’m always looking for shows that don’t just entertain my kids, but actually teach them something ...
Forbes

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

With the debut this week of new series Phoebe & Jay, the children’s programming division of PBS waves goodbye to an era where it could count on federal assistance for both programming and research.
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 ...
The American Prospect

It’s a Dreary Day in the Neighborhood

PBS Kids show characters decorate boxes at the Arizona PBS offices in the Walter Cronkite School of Journalism and Mass Communication in Phoenix, May 2, 2025. Credit: Katie Oyan/AP Photo PBS Kids has ...