GBH Education, working with an external researcher, conducted a randomized controlled trial to assess the impact of the PBS LearningMedia U.S. History Collection on students’ content knowledge and historical thinking skills.
Parents and educators trust GBH to help children thrive. We create safe, kid-centered ecosystems that spark curiosity and support learning through storytelling and active fun, Beloved programs like Arthur, Acoustic Rooster and Scribbles and Ink nurture kindness, emotional intelligence, and creativity. Molly of Denali —the first Emmy-winning children’s series led by an Indigenous producer or actor—has delivered over half a billion streams and equips kids with literacy skills through games, books, podcasts, and more. With over half of U.S. kids lacking access to pre-k education, GBH reaches millions through multi-media initiatives like Work It Out Wombats! which, a randomized control trial found, boosts foundational coding skills and supports rural families through a national library partnership. Educators nationwide rely on PBS LearningMedia, which reached 15 million users last year, for trusted, standards-aligned resources that strengthen critical thinking and media literacy. Our research-backed approach helps close opportunity gaps and ensures every child can learn, grow, and thrive.
Solving Community Problems with Engineering (SCoPE)
The SCoPE curriculum pilot with 145 seventh graders showed that students developed a broader understanding of engineering. Importantly, while boys’ interest in engineering remained steady, girls’ interest and confidence grew significantly, nearly closing the gender gap.
Work it Out @ Your Library: Impact Study
An impact study of Work It Out @ Your Library with 150 preschool families and 17 libraries was conducted in rural communities across 10 states. Caregivers self-efficacy and parenting strategies for supporting CT, strengthened children's CT skills and mindsets, and boosted librarians confidence in supporting families’ CT.