Sesame Workshop will 'downsize significantly' with layoffs, CEO says
The layoffs come after 200 Sesame Workshop employees announced they want to form a union.
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'Sesame Street' writers authorize a strike if they don't reach a contract by Friday
Writers for the children's program want better residuals and annual raises, and for auxiliary works, such as social media segments, to be covered by union benefits. Their contract expires Friday.
'Sesame Street' co-creator Lloyd Morrisett dies at 93
Sparked in part by the civil rights movement, the show aimed to teach children basic skills. His hope was to "help those children who would otherwise not succeed in school, do better," he said.
With $100 Million Grant, Sesame Workshop Reaches Out To Refugee Kids
In January, Sesame Workshop will start creating programs for Syrian kids who've had to flee their homeland. The goal is to help them deal with the "toxic stress" of refugee life.
Julia, A Muppet With Autism, Joins The Cast Of 'Sesame Street'
Julia has bright red hair, big green eyes and she loves to draw. She can be a little shy, but Elmo and Abby Cadabby don't mind. She's voiced by Stacey Gordon, whose son is on the autism spectrum, too.
Erasing Red Ink, Sesame CEO Offers Vision To Preserve Home Of Big Bird
When Jeffrey Dunn took over as CEO of Sesame Workshop in 2014, Sesame Street's future was in flux. Since then, he has created a plan to ensure the beloved Muppets are around for generations to follow.
Beyond 'Sesame Street': A New Sesame Studios Channel On YouTube
Sesame Workshop, the company behind Sesame Street, unveils a new initiative to reach kids in a digital and mobile age. NPR gets a sneak peek.
Sesame Workshop Chooses Guilford County For Pilot Program
Guilford County has been selected for yet another educational program aimed at helping children achieve.
Sesame Street's New ABCs: On PBS And Now HBO
For the next five seasons of Sesame Street, episodes will air first on HBO before they're made available to PBS for free nine months later.