The American public has ranked PBS the most trustworthy institution for five years in a row…and with good reason. Independent research confirms that our programs are making a difference in people’s lives.
The most trusted media resource in the US
A 2009 national survey by GfK Roper has found that for the sixth consecutive year Americans consider PBS the most trusted institution among nationally known organizations — ahead of courts of law, commercial broadcast and cable television networks, newspapers, and the federal government — and the best choice in children’s programs for ages 2-8.
Inspiring young readers
Can a television series and website inspire children to pick up a book and read? It can when that series is WGBH’s Arthur. 72% of children expressed a strong interest in reading Marc Brown’s Arthur books after watching the WGBH-produced series. The TV series and website foster an early interest in reading and writing, expand children’s social and problem-solving skills, and help kids tackle everyday issues.
Leaping into literacy
Independent research confirms that children who watch Between Lions, our curriculum-based early literacy series, are making significant leaps in literacy: kindergarteners who watch Between the Lions outperformed students who didn't by 4 to 1 on a range of literacy skills emphasized in the programs. No wonder it’s the number one video resource in elementary schools classrooms today.
Number one in the classroom
Nova is the number one video resource in high school classrooms nationwide.
