Dec 02 Watch 5:09 These 5th grade journalists challenge perceptions of their city's schools By Ben Berke, Ocean State Media In Providence, Rhode Island, public schools have long faced scrutiny over low test scores, crumbling buildings and persistent challenges communicating with bilingual families. But one city elementary school is pushing back against that narrative, thanks to a team of young… Continue watching
Dec 02 Sabrina Carpenter, Franklin the Turtle publisher condemn the Trump administration's use of their work on social media By Fatima Hussein, Associated Press Carpenter tweeted Tuesday: “this video is evil and disgusting. Do not ever involve me or my music to benefit your inhumane agenda.”… Continue reading
Nov 29 Acclaimed British playwright Tom Stoppard dies at 88 By Jill Lawless, Associated Press British playwright Tom Stoppard, who won an Academy Award for the screenplay for 1998’s “Shakespeare In Love” has died. He was 88. Continue reading
Nov 26 Watch 5:04 The lesser-known history of lacrosse, a uniquely American sport By Sarah Clune Hartman, Cali Steffenhagen Lacrosse is a uniquely American sport. We spoke with sports reporter Scott Price about his book, "The American Game: History and Hope in the Country of Lacrosse," for our series, Race Matters. Continue watching
Nov 26 Watch 8:05 Music therapy helps Chinese elders in Boston overcome trauma By Jeffrey Brown, Anne Azzi Davenport, Simon Epstein In Boston, music therapy is being used to enrich the well-being of people hoping to overcome trauma. Senior arts correspondent Jeffrey Brown reports for our look at the intersection of art and health, part of our arts and culture series,… Continue watching
Nov 25 Watch 7:15 '2000 Meters to Andriivka' follows Ukrainians forced into combat in Russia's invasion By Nick Schifrin, Sonia Kopelev The full-scale Russian invasion of Ukraine is just a few months short of the four-year mark. PBS's Frontline, working with the Associated Press, will air "2000 Meters to Andriivka," a relentless portrait of life and death on the frontlines. Nick… Continue watching
Nov 24 Watch 10:12 Documentary 'Thoughts and Prayers' explores industry built around school security By Amna Nawaz, Azhar Merchant A new documentary on HBO Max looks at how gun violence has led to lockdown drills in schools becoming a universal part of childhood in America. Those drills and the creation of active shooter preparedness products, now a $3 billion… Continue watching
Nov 24 Watch 3:27 Remembering the life and influential career of reggae icon Jimmy Cliff By Geoff Bennett, Winston Wilde Reggae legend Jimmy Cliff has died. His family said it was from a “seizure followed by pneumonia.” The native son of Jamaica, two-time Grammy winner and member of the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame helped turn his country's signature… Continue watching
Nov 24 Jimmy Cliff, reggae giant and star of landmark Jamaican film 'The Harder They Come,' dead at 81 By Hillel Italie, Associated Press Cliff was nominated for seven Grammys and won twice for best reggae album. Continue reading
Nov 21 Watch 7:06 Clyburn spotlights trailblazing Black members of Congress in 'The First Eight' By Geoff Bennett, Matt Loffman, Alexa Gold Congressman James Clyburn has spent more than three decades in Congress. In his new book, he turns his attention to the trailblazing Black men who were the first to walk those halls. Geoff Bennett sat down with Rep. Clyburn to… Continue watching