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HERO ELEMENTARY to Premiere on PBS KIDS June 1, 2020

28/01/2020

New Superhero Series from Twin Cities PBS and Portfolio Entertainment to Bring Science-Powered Fun to Young Viewers Nationwide

Arlington, VA, January 28, 2020 - Science is powerful - and HERO ELEMENTARY, a new multiplatform animated PBS KIDS series, co-produced by Twin Cities PBS and Portfolio Entertainment, will help spark a love of science among kids nationwide when it premieres June 1, 2020 on PBS stations.

HERO ELEMENTARY is a school for budding superheroes, where kids learn to master their innate powers, like flying and teleportation, while exploring science along the way. The launching series will give children ages 4 to 7 important tools to help them solve problems by encouraging them to think and act like scientists, igniting their natural curiosity. HERO ELEMENTARY also showcases character and social-emotional concepts such as kindness, empathy, and commitment to working together to solve problems.

With its unique, fun and informative STEM, literacy and social-emotional learning curriculum, HERO ELEMENTARY is sure to be a heroic hit with kids, parents and teachers alike, said Linda Simensky, Head of PBS KIDS Content.

The stories in HERO ELEMENTARY center around a diverse group of super students, led by their quirky and enthusiastic teacher, Mr. Sparks. The team works together to help people, solve problems, and try to make the world a better place. When their imperfect powers aren't up to the task, they look to their other powers - the superpowers of science - to help them investigate, observe, make predictions, and figure out a solution.

The Sparks' Crew includes Lucita Sky, an empathetic natural leader with the power to fly - and a fear of heights; AJ Gadgets, a superhero who is passionate about all things super and has the ability of thought projection and making super gadgets - and who also happens to be on the Autism spectrum; Sara Snap, who's tiny, but mighty, with super strength and the power to teleport; and Benny Bubbles, a loyal and protective animal lover with a heart of gold, who can create amazing bubbles that double as forcefields and more. Both Mr. Sparks and Lucita are bilingual Spanish/English speakers. Rounding out the Crew is Fur Blur, the class hamster with an epic appetite and super speed.

HERO ELEMENTARY has the right formula to help empower kids to make a difference in their own backyards and beyond by actively doing science, said series co-creator Carol-Lynn Parente, who formerly executive produced SESAME STREET, where she met HERO ELEMENTARY co-creator Christine Ferraro. The series combines excitement of superheroes and the power of science to help show kids that they can be superheroes and save the day, too.

The science curriculum in HERO ELEMENTARY addresses crucial components of children's learning - the ability to develop and test ideas, ask questions, predict, and observe - skills known to contribute to learning in other content areas, such as literacy, language development and critical thinking. Each episode will include two animated 11-minute stories with accompanying interstitial content. The series is currently in production for 40 half-hour episodes, which will premiere on PBS stations, the PBS KIDS 24/7 channel and PBS KIDS digital platforms.

Along with the television series, the HERO ELEMENTARY universe will include a collection of interactive digital components to supplement and expand the television world, reinforce learning, and encourage interactive play for kids everywhere. HERO ELEMENTARY games will be available on pbskids.org and on the free PBS KIDS Games App, along with clips and full episodes streaming across PBS KIDS' video platforms, including the free PBS KIDS Video App. A collection of HERO ELEMENTARY parent and educator resources will be available onPBS KIDS for ParentsandPBS LearningMedia, respectively.

HERO ELEMENTARY is funded by a Ready To Learn grant from the U.S. Department of Education. The Ready To Learn Initiative is a federal program that supports the development of innovative educational television and digital media targeted to preschool and early elementary school children and their families.

About PBS KIDS

PBS KIDS, the number one educational media brand for kids, offers children ages 2-8 the opportunity to explore new ideas and new worlds through television, digital media and community-based programs. PBS KIDS and local stations across the country support the entire ecosystem in which children learn, including their teachers, parents and community. Provided by stations, the free PBS KIDS 24/7 channel and live stream is available to more than 95% of U.S. TV households. Kidscreen- and Webby Award-winning pbskids.org provides engaging interactive content, including digital games and streaming video. PBS KIDS offers mobile apps to help support young children's learning, including the PBS KIDS Video app, which is available on a variety of mobile devices and on platforms such as Roku, Apple TV, Amazon Fire TV, Android TV, Samsung TV and Chromecast. PBS KIDS also offers parent and teacher resources to support children's learning anytime and anywhere. For more information on PBS KIDS content and initiatives supporting school readiness and more, visit pbs.org/pressroom, or follow PBS KIDS on Twitter, Facebook and Instagram.

About Twin Cities PBS

The mission of Twin Cities PBS (TPT) is to enrich lives and strengthen our community through the power of media. As one of the nation's leading public media organizations, TPT uses television, interactive media and community engagement to advance education, culture and citizenship. In its nearly 60-year history, TPT has been recognized for its innovation and creativity with numerous awards, including Peabody awards, and national and regional Emmys. Based in Saint Paul, MN, TPT is one of the most highly viewed public TV stations
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