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March is Women’s History Month! Celebrate and learn about famous women in history with your favorite PBS KIDS shows including Xavier Riddle, Molly of Denali, and others! You will find full episodes and short clips from your favorite PBS KIDS shows
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Earlier this month, I reached out about the growing pressures facing public media. Since then, the situation in Washington has only intensified, and the challenges we face are becoming even clearer.
At WXXI, we know that for families, PBS and PBS KIDS are more than just television channels—they are a trusted source of education, inspiration, and learning. Whether it’s Sesame Street helping young children build early literacy skills, Daniel Tiger’s Neighborhood teaching social-emotional learning, or Carl the Collector celebrating our differences and commonalities, these programs play a vital role in your child’s development.
But here’s something many people don’t realize: PBS and PBS KIDS programs are made available to your family through local public media stations like WXXI. We are the bridge that brings these award-winning programs into local families’ lives – on televisions or tablets, in classrooms and care settings, and in our community.
Now, the future of public media is being debated in Washington, and decisions made in the coming weeks could threaten funding for these essential services. Cuts to federal funding don’t just affect WXXI—they impact your family’s access to high-quality, free educational programming and resources.
That’s why we need you to speak up. If PBS, PBS KIDS, and public media matter to your family, now is the time to act.
📢 Take Action Now: bit.ly/ProtectWXXI
Every message sent, every story shared, and every show of support makes a difference. Decisions made in the coming weeks could impact public media for years to come. Let’s make sure our community’s voice is heard loud and clear.
A message from you—can make a difference – whether it’s sharing your family’s experience, telling your representatives why PBS KIDS matters, or spreading the word on social media. Public media has been a trusted resource for generations, and with your support, we can ensure it remains strong for the next generation.
Thank you for being part of the WXXI family. Your voice, your advocacy, and your support mean everything.
Warm Regards
Chris Hastings
President & CEO
WXXI Public Media
Celebrate Black History Month with Xavier Riddle and the Secret Museum! Join Xavier, Yadina, and Brad as they travel back in time to meet incredible Black heroes who changed the world. In this special livestream, kids will learn about courage, resilience, and the importance of setting and achieving goals. The episodes focus on influential figures like Jackie Robinson, Maya Angelou, Frederick Douglass, Harriet Tubman, Rosa Parks, Thurgood Marshall, Jesse Owens, and Ella Fitzgerald. It’s a fun, educational journey through history that empowers young viewers to understand the legacy of these trailblazers! Featured Episodes: I Am Jackie Robinson I Am Maya Angelou / I Am Frederick Douglass I Am Harriet Tubman I Am Rosa Parks / I Am Thurgood Marshall I Am Jesse Owens / I Am Ella Fitzgerald Tune in for an unforgettable adventure that celebrates history and helps young minds understand the values of resilience, courage, and determination!
Watch Playlist of Full Episodes:
Play games and watch full episodes of Xavier Riddle and the Secret Museum on https://pbskids.org/xavier
Explore the PBS LearningMedia Xavier Riddle and the Secret Museum Collection
Learn more at the PBS KIDS for Parents Xavier Riddle & and Secret Museum
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Make this Valentine’s Day extra special by spending it with your favorite PBS KIDS characters. Share sweet moments and important lessons about love, kindness, and friendship with Daniel Tiger, Pinkalicious, Molly of Denali, Arthur, Peg+Cat, Nature Cat, Super Why, Word World and more! Watch the Playlist Above.
Printable cards and more Valentine’s Day Crafts
Arthur and his family are getting ready for Thanksgiving and it couldn’t be busier! Dad is whipping up his famous turkey dinner while the Lakewood elementary kids are preparing for the annual Thanksgiving parade. But when things start to go off course, Arthur and his friends must find a way to save the Thanksgiving celebration.
Activities: ARTHUR Activities:
For More Arthur: Watch Digital Shorts: https://www.youtube.com/@arthur
Listen to the Arthur Podcast Series: Arthur Read is back with The Arthur Podcast! Listen in as he shares his favorite adventures with DW, Buster and all their friends from around Elwood City. Each episode is an audio adaptation of a story from the classic television series with some new commentary from Arthur himself
Molly, Trini, and Vera are excited to plant the community garden with Auntie Midge’s Wampanoag friend, Gertie, but the girls keep quarreling and can’t get anything done! They learn about the Three Sisters story from the Haudenosaunee, People of the Longhouse about working together to find success. /After discovering that Grandpa Nat doesn’t celebrate Thanksgiving, Molly, Tooey, and Trini learn about the history of the holiday. Motivated to help, the kids work to create a feast that honors the people who came before them.
Go to Molly of Denali: Videos, Games, Podcast & Activities for more fun.
Play games and watch full episodes and podcasts of Molly of Denali on https://pbskids.org/molly
Renegades: Five people with disabilities who changed history with ASL & Open Captioning
(US, 2024, 60 min)
Renegades is a series of five 12-minute short films showcasing the lives of diverse, lesser-known historical figures with disabilities, exploring not only their impact on and contributions to U.S. society, but also the concept of disability culture, which honors the uniqueness of disability.
Renegades, American Masters’s latest short documentary series, celebrates the legacies of historical trailblazers with disabilities. Not only does the series champion these cultural icons, but also more than 90% of the RENEGADES production team identify as being an individual with a disability.
In observance of National Disability Employment Awareness Month and as part of American Masters’s Visibility, Inclusion and Accessibility (VIA) Initiative, new episodes of Renegades are released every Tuesday in October on the American Masters YouTube channel, PBS App and PBS.org and here on this page.
EDUCATORS: Renegades Collection and Support materials in PBS LearningMedia
Episodes: The five individuals to be profiled in Renegades are:
Judy-Lynn Del Rey: The Galaxy Gal (1943-1986) Available 10/1/24
Daniel K. Inouye: Life of Service (1924-2012) Available 10/8/24
Celestine Tate Harrington: Building A Legacy (1955-1998) Available 10/15/24
Thomas Wiggins: Composing the Future (1849-1908) Available 10/22/24
Brad Lomax: Creating Communities of Care (1950-1984)
Each episode when released will be available in three additional formats:
Audio Description (AD) or Descriptive Video Service (DVS) is a secondary audio track that describes what’s appearing on screen during a video. As part of making PBS more accessible, this option is made available to audiences who are blind or visually impaired. Not every video on the PBS and PBS KIDS sites and apps offers AD. To find all videos with AD, please visit PBS Audio Described Videos to search and get help with activating AD on various devices. You can use the filter options on the left side of the page to filter by show and video type. Once in the video play window, go to the lower right of the window to toggle through the icons to choose options such as extended audio description, captioning, on-Screen American Sign Language (ASL) when available.
PBS Audio Described Program List QR Code
Youtube Playlist: Navigate the Playlist on the far right (1/13)
Celebrate Halloween all month long with PBS KIDS! Watch full episodes and clips of your favorite spooky specials from Weather Hunters, Carl the Collector, Molly of Denali, Wild Kratts, Arthur, Odd Squad, Lyla in the Loop, Dinosaur Train, Alma’s Way, Donkey Hodie, Xavier Riddle & the Secret Museum, & Peterrific, Sid the Science Kid, Pinkalicious, Daniel Tiger’s Neighborhood, Super Why!, Let’s Go Luna, and more!
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