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Americans consider PBS the nation’s most trusted institution among nationally
known organizations.
· The core values that attach viewers to public broadcasting include lifelong
learning, substance, curiosity, credibility, accuracy, honesty, purpose,
authenticity, intimacy, and the importance of civil discourse.
· Public broadcasting’s viewers find value in its educational programming,
‘unbiased’ and ‘unfiltered’ information, and deeper reporting on important
issues.
· Public television has been delivering quality research-based content to young
learners for more than 35 years.
· Public television stations have a long history of working with universities. 68%
of stations have established partnerships with local universities.
· 95% of public television stations offer educational programs or learning
activities to their local communities.
· 85% of public television stations offer educational content aligned to local,
state, or national education standards.
· 73 million people in almost 46 million households watch public television during
an average week.
· Most American households (63%) and nearly 125 million people tune into public
television in a month.
· There are more than 860 independently operated, noncommercial public radio
stations in the
U.S.
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