‘American Epic’ and WPT’s Recorded Folk Music

May 23, 2017

The groundbreaking three-part documentary American Epic takes us around the country to explore how the music of ordinary Americans was recorded for…

Legacy of the USS Lagarto

May 8, 2017

The USS Lagarto began its life in a Manitowoc shipyard and went down fighting in a sea battle against a Japanese convoy….

May the 4th Be With You: Remembering a Very Special Star Wars Visit to Sesame Street

May 4, 2017

This annual unofficial Star Wars holiday – May the 4th be with you! – gives us a great excuse to…

Enter the Quilt Expo Modern Mini Quilt Challenge!

May 2, 2017

Quilt Expo and Nancy Zieman have announced an all-new quilting challenge taking place throughout the month of May on social media:…

Madison Teacher Selected For 2017 PBS Digital Innovators Program

April 20, 2017

David Olson is recognized for his game-changing integration of digital media in the classroom; Olson will partner with Wisconsin Public…

Behind the Scenes: Students Attend State Superintendent Debate in WPT Studios

April 11, 2017

“We’re rolling in 3…2…1…” Students rarely get to see politics in action. Often, they don’t even get a chance to…

Happy Birthday, Daniel Tiger! Watch his 1954 TV debut

April 5, 2017

Happy birthday, Daniel Tiger! Watch our favorite little tiger puppet make his April 5, 1954 TV debut on WQED’s  “The…

Victorious Blog, Episode 7: Season Finale

March 6, 2017

“Who is the greatest chicken killer in Shakespeare?” “Macbeth, because he did murder most foul.” This is the seventh post of…