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Tell Congress: Protect PBS KIDS and Educational Programming
Friend,
Earlier this month, the Trump administration abruptly terminated the Ready To Learn grant1 — a lifeline that funds beloved PBS KIDS shows such as Molly of Denali and Work It Out Wombats! — on the baseless claims that they contain “divisive ideologies and woke propaganda.”
For three decades, the Ready To Learn grant has received bipartisan support because it works. It sustains safe, commercial-free programming that improves school readiness, emotional intelligence and educational equity.
Congress has the power to fight back. Tell Congress: Restore funding to protect PBS KIDS and our children’s future. *One click on the link or button will instantly add your name to our petition if we have your details on file.*
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To Members of Congress:
The Trump administration’s termination of the Ready To Learn grant threatens educational programming that’s critical for young children across America — especially children living in underserved areas. Congress must act immediately to restore funding for PBS KIDS and preserve these invaluable educational resources.
Public media provides crucial early education, builds emotional intelligence, and promotes equitable learning outcomes. We urge you to fully restore the Ready To Learn grant now.
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When funding for educational programming disappears, children in rural and economically disadvantaged communities feel the greatest impact. Parents can see that children who engage with PBS KIDS content perform significantly better in literacy and math — and also benefit both socially and emotionally.
Gutting the Ready To Learn grant is a reckless move that strips away vital educational resources from millions of children nationwide. Tell Congress to fully restore funding to PBS KIDS and the Ready To Learn program. *One click on the link or button will instantly add your name to our petition if we have your details on file.*
This isn’t just about TV — it’s about our children’s future.
Thank you for taking action,
Heather and the rest of us at Free Press Action
P.S. We’re not kidding: Trump’s termination of the Ready To Learn grant threatens the future of cherished PBS KIDS programs like Daniel Tiger’s Neighborhood. Sign now to protect essential children’s programming for generations to come. *One click on the link or button will instantly add your name to our petition if we have your details on file.*
1. “Department of Education Eliminates Grant for PBS Children’s Shows,” The New York Times, May 6, 2025
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