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mypubliclands: Excited to be joining kids.gov, NASA,...

Tue, 18 Jun 2013 14:36:41 -0400

Excited to be joining kids.gov, NASA, Fitness.gov, and USA.gov on a twitter chat this Thursday to talk about fun and educational activities for kids this summer! Join us from 1-2 pm EST on the 20th, using the hashtag #kidsummer .

Reblog to spread the message!

Kudos to Sesame Street for addressing an important issue with...

Mon, 17 Jun 2013 11:41:36 -0400

Kudos to Sesame Street for addressing an important issue with children.

nbcnews:

Meet Alex, first ‘Sesame’ Muppet to have a dad in jail

(Photo: TODAY)

Those friendly, fuzzy Muppets from “Sesame Street” have helped kids open up about all sorts of serious subjects, from hunger and divorce to military deployment.

But they’re now tackling a much more unexpected issue: incarceration.

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Breaking: Tonight, watch an exclusive, 45-minute interview by...

Mon, 17 Jun 2013 10:50:00 -0400

Breaking: Tonight, watch an exclusive, 45-minute interview by Charlie Rose with President Obama in the White House.

In a wide-ranging conversation on issues that included the outcome of the Iranian elections, the civil war in Syria, China and cyber attacks, the NSA controversy, Guantanamo, and the drone policy, the interview took place on Father’s Day, just before the President and First Family were to depart for Belfast for the G-8 summit.

The entire interview will air on the Charlie Rose Show, on PBS tonight at 11/10c, and it will re-air on Bloomberg television the next day, June 18th at 8pm and 10pm in the U.S. and globally.

Check local listings for times near you.

pbsthisdayinhistory: June 17, 1928: Amelia Earhart Takes Off...

Mon, 17 Jun 2013 09:38:45 -0400

pbsthisdayinhistory:

June 17, 1928: Amelia Earhart Takes Off on Landmark Flight

On this day in 1928, Amelia Earhart began her transatlantic flight, the first by a woman. Earhart and her team left from Trepassey Harbor in Newfoundland and landed in Burry Port, Wales, nearly twenty one hours later. The landmark flight made headlines around the world.

When the crew returned to the United States, they were greeted with a parade in New York and enjoyed a reception at the White House with President Calvin Coolidge. This monumental flight made “Lady Lindy” the best known female flier and one of America’s first celebrities.

Three weeks before her 40th birthday, Earhart disappeared over the Pacific Ocean and her story became legend.

Flip through American Experience’s photo gallery of significant women in Flight in the 20th Century.

Have a happy Fathers Day! Love, PBS

Sun, 16 Jun 2013 12:51:00 -0400

Have a happy Fathers Day! Love, PBS

pbsparents: Father’s Day Fun! Check out these family-friendly...

Fri, 14 Jun 2013 14:47:13 -0400

pbsparents:

Father’s Day Fun! Check out these family-friendly crafts and activities to make for Father’s Day this Sunday.

http://www.pbs.org/parents/crafts-for-kids/category/holiday/fathers-day/

Ben and Jerry’s Stopped by PBS Headquarters! One of our...

Fri, 14 Jun 2013 12:57:00 -0400

Ben and Jerry’s Stopped by PBS Headquarters!

One of our interns won free ice cream for the office!! YUM!

Happy Throwback Thursday, everyone! Can you believe that Reading...

Thu, 13 Jun 2013 14:15:00 -0400

Happy Throwback Thursday, everyone! Can you believe that Reading Rainbow celebrated its 30th anniversary last week?! The program first aired on PBS June 6th, 1983 and ran for 23 spectacular seasons.

Share if you miss LeVar Burton and Reading Rainbow!

Then get ready for a nostalgia overload and check out The Reading Rainbow Remix from PBS Digital Studios at:
http://to.pbs.org/rainbowremix

“…Take a look, it’s in a book, a Reading Rainbow.”

Elizabeth McGovern is our Woman Crush Wednesday this week! Share...

Wed, 12 Jun 2013 15:29:00 -0400

Elizabeth McGovern is our Woman Crush Wednesday this week! Share if you love her and Downton Abbey!

Then watch Tavis Smiley tonight on PBS to see an interview with Elizabeth and Julian Fellowes as they talk about the show!

pbs-food: Our new Youtube series: Kitchen Vignettes

Wed, 12 Jun 2013 11:59:04 -0400

pbs-food:

Our new Youtube series: Kitchen Vignettes

pbsdigitalstudios: I Am An Alaskan Paramotorist | Indie Alaska...

Tue, 11 Jun 2013 15:50:13 -0400

pbsdigitalstudios:

I Am An Alaskan Paramotorist | Indie Alaska | PBS Digital Studios

pbsdigitalstudios: In honor of what would have been his 85th...

Mon, 10 Jun 2013 14:25:01 -0400

pbsdigitalstudios:

In honor of what would have been his 85th birthday, get lost in this never-before-heard interview (via Newsweek) with Maurice Sendak on childhood.

“I’ve always had a deep respect for children and how they solve complex problems by themselves.”

-Maurice Sendak

You and me both, Maurice, you and me both. Subscribe to Blank on Blank for more lost interviews as riveting as this one.

pbsamericanmasters: Happy Birthday, Maurice Sendak!Thanks for...

Mon, 10 Jun 2013 11:48:29 -0400

pbsamericanmasters:

Happy Birthday, Maurice Sendak!Thanks for all the stories and showing us that a little imagination can go a long way! To celebrate, you must do three things today:

1. Check out today’s Google Doodle

2. Learn about Sendak’s life

3. Listen to Sendak read ‘Where the Wild Things Are’

Celebrate Black Music Month On this day in 1979, President Jimmy...

Fri, 07 Jun 2013 09:49:00 -0400

Celebrate Black Music Month

On this day in 1979, President Jimmy Carter formally declared the month of June to be Black Music Month. Every year since, each U.S. President has encouraged public officials, educators, and citizens to observe the month with activities and programs that raise awareness and appreciation of musical contributions by African Americans.

Take Black Culture Connection’s Black Music Month Quiz to test your knowledge on moments in black music history.

Join Our Mr. Rogers Remix Challenge!

Thu, 06 Jun 2013 15:44:00 -0400

For more info, visit: http://to.pbs.org/remix

pbsarts: Are YouTubers Revolutionizing Entertainment? - OFF...

Thu, 06 Jun 2013 13:10:19 -0400

pbsarts:

Are YouTubers Revolutionizing Entertainment? - OFF BOOK

pbsdigitalstudios: This week last year we shared the Mister...

Thu, 06 Jun 2013 09:46:26 -0400

pbsdigitalstudios:

This week last year we shared the Mister Rogers “Garden of your Mind” remix, and today, as a thank you for being fans of PBS Digital Studios, we are releasing its B-side from our incredibly talented friend, John Boswell.

It’s called “Sing Together.” Click here to watch, enjoy and SHARE!

Take an up-close look at the rarely seen world of undertaking in...

Wed, 05 Jun 2013 10:29:36 -0400

Take an up-close look at the rarely seen world of undertaking in the black community, where funeral rites draw on a rich palette of tradition, history and celebration.

Watch a sneak preview of Homegoings at PBS Black Culture Connection Screening Room.

jtotheizzoe: NEW episode of It’s Okay To Be Smart - What Is...

Tue, 04 Jun 2013 10:29:13 -0400

jtotheizzoe:

NEW episode of It’s Okay To Be Smart - What Is Wind?

Wind is everywhere, but where does it come from? It’s a simple question, with an answer as big as Earth itself.

I hope this one doesn’t blow. Click here to subscribe to IOTBS on YouTube.

sesamestreet: :-D Made my day!

Mon, 03 Jun 2013 16:27:12 -0400

sesamestreet:

:-D

Made my day!