Arts and Entertainment

‘Pinkalicious & Peterrific’ engages kids in the arts

Friday, June 1, 2018

“If I had to come up with one phrase that really defines the show, it’s that anything is possible,” said “Pinkalicious” author Victoria Kann. The PBS KIDS show based on her books encourages creativity and introduces young viewers to the arts.

It’s time to make screen time family time

Today’s children have access to multiple screens — from television and tablets to laptops and smartphones — causing parents to wonder if they may be spending too much time with media.

Meet Arizona’s PBS Digital Innovator: Amber Akapnitis

Friday, March 30, 2018

Each year, one tech-savvy educator in every state is given an opportunity for professional development and sharing ideas with fellow educators from around the country. Arizona’s 2017-18 PBS Digital Innovator, Amber Akapnitis, is unique among the current cohort of Digital Innovators: all of her students are deaf.

Growing a reader from the very beginning

Thursday, March 22, 2018

When babies hear words and language, their brains develop important connections needed to learn how to read.

‘Mister Rogers: It’s You I Like’ marks the beloved series’ 50th anniversary

Join us Saturday, March 17, at 6 p.m. to celebrate the beloved PBS series “Mister Rogers’ Neighborhood” and the modest man who created it.

PBS named Most Trusted Institution for 15th Consecutive Year

Monday, Feb. 12, 2018

PBS ranked No. 1 in public trust among nationally known institutions for a 15th consecutive year, according to a nationwide survey.

In child development, conversation is the golden nugget

Friday, Jan. 5, 2018

In conversation with Dr. Kathy Hirsh-Pasek, an expert on childhood language skills, we discuss ways parents can support their child’s healthy development.

Babies benefit from play time

The next time you find yourself playing peekaboo with a baby, know that you’re also boosting their healthy development.

Early childhood brain development has a lifelong impact

From birth to age five, a child’s brain develops more rapidly than at any other time in life with long-term impact on the child’s health.

Arizona PBS to Celebrate American Graduate Day, Showcase Arizona Champions

Friday, Oct. 6, 2017

American Graduate Day is a public media initiative to keep American youth on track to a high school diploma and beyond.