PBS is proud to announce that PBS Kids will continue to be a home for Sesame Street, extending the over 50 years of history of the use of public television power to provide free critical learning to children across the country. This heritage will continue as part of a new multi -year agreement which will see its debut in season 56 on PBS stations and on digital video platforms and PBS Kids.
“I firmly believe that our educational program for children is one of the most important aspects of our service to the American people, and Sesame Street has been an integral part of this critical work for more than half a century, “said Paula Kerger, president and chief executive officer of PBS.” We are proud to continue our partnership in the pursuit of having a deep impact on the lives of children for the years to come. “”
With the support of the Corporation for Public Broadcasting (CPB) and the PBS, this partnership guarantees PBS’s ability to continue to make this programming with a proven educational impact accessible to children in the United States for free and without advertisements. The episodes will also be available on Netflix the same day.
“This unique public-private partnership ensures that children in the United States communities continue to have free access to PBS children at the Sesame Street They love, “said Sherrie Westin, CEO, Sesame Workshop.” This combined support advances our mission and guarantees that we can help all children – all -terrain – smarter, stronger and nicer.
“This announcement continues to rely on more than 50 years of PBS history and Sesame Atelier to provide early learning opportunities for families in the country,” said Sara Dewitt, main vice-president and CEO of PBS Kids. “The public media is essential, and we know by years of research that the provision of new high quality content to children across the country allows them to prepare them for free for school and life.”
Projections and hours of history to educational material for parents and educators, local stations offer high -quality localized early learning experiences to children and their families on a national scale. This partnership allows local PBS stations to continue to incorporate Sesame Streetinto their awareness of outdoor communities, through digital platforms and in the field.
“This is a new positive for Alaska families,” said Ed Ulman, president and chief executive officer, Alaska Public Media. “This is another fine example of public-private partnerships that guarantee that children and parents will have free and uninterrupted access to new episodes of this historic program to help them develop a love for learning and new skills.”
“Today is a great day for quality children’s programming in Arkansas,” said Courtney Pledger, executive director and chief executive, Arkansas PBS. “This innovative agreement brings an institution directly in the houses of the Arkansas families. We are delighted Sesame Street There will be a source of learning and education quality that is completely free. “”
What this means about PBS children and public media:
- New episodes will be published on PBS stations, the PBS Kids channel and on the digital PBS Kids platforms.
- An extended collection of 25 new library episodes will be available to broadcast on the digital platforms PBS Kids. New episodes will also be available on Netflix the same day.
- New games will be added to the increasing library of 25+ of Sesame Street Games available on pbskids.org and the PBS Kids Games application.
- Complete episodes and clips will be available on the PBS Kids YouTube channel.
- Sesame workshop and pbs kids will expand the existing library of parents’ resources and the educator on PBS children for parents And PBS LearningMedia.
- A persistent leaf tool box of Sesame Street assets will be available for PBS stations to support their local sustainability and public service efforts.
About PBS children
PBS Kids thinks that the world is full of possibilities, just like every child. With PBS Kids, the first educational media brand for children, children aged 2 to 8 learn lessons that last a lifetime. In the media and community programs, PBS Kids triggers the curiosity of children, helping them succeed in school and life. Families can Broad children PBS for free at any time on PBS Kids video applicationConnected television devices, pbskids.org And more (no subscription required). Children can play hundreds of educational games on the PBS Kids Games application And pbskids.org. PBS children and local stations across the country support children’s learning at any time, anywhere – empower parents, caregivers and teachers. For more information, visit pbs.org/pressroomor follow the children PBS on Facebook And Instagram.
About the sesame workshop:
Sesame Workshop is the world’s non -profit organization behind Sesame Street And much more. For more than 50 years, we have been working at the intersection of education, media and research, creating joyful experiences that enrich the spirits and expand hearts, all at the service of the empowerment of each generation to build a better world. Our beloved characters, our emblematic shows, our awareness in communities and more provide a fun early learning to families in more than 150 countries and to advance our mission to help children everywhere to become smarter, stronger and harder. Learn more about www.ssesame.org and follow the sesame workshop on Instagram,, Tiktok,, FacebookAnd X.
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Contacts:
PBS Kids; 703-739-8463; pbskidspr@pbs.org
