A list of shows, broken into subjects, that kids love for their entertainment and parents love for their educational value.

"Hearst Magazines and Yahoo may earn commission or revenue on some items through these links." There's a lot of sub-par children's programing out there, but that doesn't mean that everything on ...

PBS Kids teaches academic and social-emotional skills with fun programming. If you’re hunting for a free streaming service ...

"Hearst Magazines and Yahoo may earn commission or revenue on some items through these links." Screen time for kids gets a really bad rap. And we can all agree that too much of it isn't great. It’s ...

An iconic children’s TV show, Sesame Street captured the imagination of young viewers when it first aired on November 10, ...

Explore the best education TV shows designed to enhance learning. Discover programmes that make education engaging and accessible for all ages. Education shows are television programmes specifically ...

AMES, Iowa – Most parents carefully select what television programs and movies their children can watch. But a study in the latest Journal of Applied Developmental Psychology found that even ...

In today’s fast-paced world, it’s easy to seek out entertainment that not only helps us unwind but also enhances our knowledge. Fortunately, there is a growing list of TV shows that balance both ...

COLUMBUS, Ohio - A recent analysis found 45% of educational TV shows and videos that first graders across the state watch were from PBS, raising concerns about recent public media funding cuts by ...

(The Conversation is an independent and nonprofit source of news, analysis and commentary from academic experts.) At U.S. President Donald Trump’s request, Congress voted in July 2025 to claw back ...