System/Policy
NPR to move public editor partnership to University of Maryland
Kelly McBride, the current public editor, will leave the role at the end of this year.Commissioner resigns from Alabama Public Television governing board
The resignation of Tijuanna Adetunji marks "a complete turnover" of the network's board within twelve months, said APT Executive Director Wayne Reid. ...WOUB employee sues licensee over handling of sexual harassment allegations against former GM
The lawsuit claims that university officials failed to act promptly after being notified of the GM’s alleged behavior.Emerald Coast PBS to launch broadcast service for Florida Panhandle
With a signal lease and help from community leaders, former WSRE managers teamed up to bring PBS programming back to the region.Public Media Bridge Fund targets sustainability with new grant program
“Many local public media organizations already know how their operations need to adapt — they just require the capital and capacity to ...Gov. Kay Ivey dismisses five members of Alabama Public Television governing board
A communications director for Ivey said that “Governor Ivey believed it was time for the Alabama Educational Commission to have a fresh ...Central Florida Public Media gains donors, engages with community through annual punk concert
The fundraising event has raised over $25,000 for the station.WBHM leader leaves due to conflicts with university licensee
William Dahlberg said the “nail in the coffin” for his decision to leave was the expectation that the station follow Alabama's new ...Nine PBS receives $11M in Ready to Learn funding for literacy initiative
The award follows the Department of Education’s cancellation of about $23 million in Ready to Learn grants last year.Deal for WHYY to acquire WPSU set to finalize
About 70% of WPSU's employees will continue working at the station under WHYY’s management.Alabama Public Television survey finds majority of respondents support keeping PBS
A Virginia-based research firm surveyed 600 Alabamians this month on their opinions about the network’s programming and funding.Station Resource Group, Public Television Major Market Group will merge
Leaders of the organizations’ boards are searching for an executive director to lead the new nonprofit.Alabama Public Television board chooses political polling firm for survey research
Cygnal, a Virginia-based company that describes itself as “center-right,” will poll Alabamians on their views about the state network and its programming.Ohio stations PBS Western Reserve, Ideastream Public Media to merge
The organizations, which collectively lost almost $4 million last year due to the rescission of federal funding, said combining forces will increase ...Rick Steves curriculum brings European history, music to classrooms
"Symphony in a Suitcase" stemmed from a partnership among Steves, the Cincinnati Pops Orchestra and Public Media Connect.
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