PBS (Public Broadcasting Service)

television · education · non-profit · American culture

Free and nonprofit. PBS is a free television network that doesn't show commercials, which means it focuses on helping people learn instead of selling things. It's run as a nonprofit organization, so the money it makes goes back into creating better programs.

Learning powerhouse. PBS distributes some of the most popular educational shows in America, like Nova (about science), Nature (about animals and the environment), and Frontline (investigative journalism). Millions of families rely on PBS to learn cool things about the world.

Growing minds young. PBS creates amazing shows for kids like Sesame Street, Mister Rogers' Neighborhood, Arthur, and Curious George that teach letters, numbers, kindness, and curiosity. Many parents and teachers use PBS programs to help children discover a love of learning.

Based in Virginia. PBS is headquartered in Arlington, Virginia, and sends its programs to public television stations all across the United States. Some of its signals even reach parts of Canada.

Quality over profits. Unlike channels that need to make money from ads, PBS can choose programs based on what's actually good for learning and society, not just what gets the most viewers.