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Children can find inspiration to engage their imagination over the summer. Grownups can harness this creative thinking by giving young children the time, space and independence to try new ideas, says The National Association for the Education of Young Children. But these learning experiences are also essential for preventing the “summer slide,” or the loss of math and other academic skills over the summer when children are not in school. -
This list of books featuring diverse characters and highlighting the importance of diversity in communities is a great way to start conversations about diversity with your young children. Read them together as a family! -
Stream now with KPBS+ / Premieres Wednesday, July 8, 2026 at 10 p.m. on KPBS TV + Encores Sunday, July 12 at 10 p.m. on KPBS 2 + Thursday, July 16 at 8 p.m. on KPBS 2. From the Rockies to scorching deserts and iconic landscapes, the mighty Colorado River sustains wildlife and communities. Uncover the region’s deep cultural history and the urgent fight to protect its future. Narrated by Quannah Chasinghorse. -
Stream now with KPBS+ / Premieres Friday, July 3, 2026 at 8:30 p.m. on KPBS TV + 11 p.m. on KPBS 2 + Saturday, July 4 at 6:30 p.m. on KPBS 2. The thirty-minute special will be hosted by PBS News Hour co-anchor and co-managing editor Geoff Bennett and focuses on Bruce Springsteen's storied career, his impact on American music, and the opening of the Bruce Springsteen Center for American Music at Monmouth University. -
Premieres Friday, July 10, 2026 at 11 p.m. on KPBS TV. Fifty thousand fans dancing in the sunshine of Manchester, Tennessee cheered on funk/folk superstar Ben Harper during his main-stage performance at one of the original Bonnaroo Music and Arts Festival. Ben arrived from his european arena tour and blew the doors down with his extraordinary songs. -
Stream now with KPBS+ / Watch Thursday, July 2, 2026 at 9:30 p.m. on KPBS TV + Encore Saturday, July 4 at 3:30 p.m on KPBS TV. We meet Captain Aurelio Hernandez at the Centro Aeronáutico Flight School in Tijuana, where Jorge gets a hands-on introduction to aviation. From flight simulators to aircraft maintenance, we get an inside look at what it takes to become a pilot in Mexico. Then we visit an amazing gelato place in Rosarito. -
Stream now with KPBS+ / Watch Friday, July 3, 2026 at Noon on KPBS 2 + Encores Saturday, July 4 at 2 p.m. on KPBS TV + Sunday, July 5 at 2 p.m. on KPBS 2 + Wednesday, July 8 at 8 p.m. on KPBS 2. As America approaches its 250th birthday, this sweeping and deeply human documentary goes in search of the American Dream through 1,000 voices, 50 states and one timeless question: What happened to the American Dream? -
Stream now with KPBS Passport on KPBS+ / Watch Wednesday, July 1, 2026 at 11 p.m. on KPBS TV. With sweeping cinematography and stirring music performed by New World Symphony, this hour-long documentary is an orchestral meditation on the balance of nature, humanity's impact and the shared hope for renewal. "The Everglades: A Symphony of Life" reminds viewers that our natural spaces are worth fighting for, not only for wildlife but for humans, who are part of the same system. -
Stream with KPBS+ Friday July 3 at 5 p.m. PT / 8 pm E.T. Premieres Saturday, July 4, 2026 at 9 p.m. and 10:30 p.m. on KPBS TV. Kick off the historic 250th Anniversary weekend celebration the night of July 3rd from the U.S. Capitol with a front-row seat to the nation's biggest birthday party full of song, dance and fireworks! This 46th annual concert features world-renowned artists and the National Symphony Orchestra. -
Stream with KPBS+ / Premieres Saturday, July 11, 2026 at 7 a.m. on KPBS 2 + Saturday, July 11 at 1 p.m. on KPBS 2. Panelists face a dramatic hypothetical scenario against the backdrop of America’s 250th anniversary.
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