What We Do

ADVANCING STEM LEARNING FOR ALL

As the creative force behind national PBS series such as Newton’s Apple and Dragonfly TV, TPT relentlessly promotes the importance of science, technology, engineering and math (STEM) programming.

Our commitment to STEM paved the way for SciGirls – a national franchise that uses English and Spanish-language broadcast, digital media and national outreach programming to inspire girls around science studies and career paths.

BRINGING THE PAST INTO THE PRESENT

Stories of the past offer a time machine of perspective that often reveal just as much about the modern moment. In our award-winning docuseries Minnesota Experience, you’ll discover Minnesota’s rich history through research-driven, fact-based documentaries. In North Star: Minnesota’s Black Pioneers, you step into 12 distinct stories that chronicle the state’s African-American history. And in Out North: MNLGBTQ History, you’ll explore the strides the state has made since the gay liberation movement.

On a more national scale, shows such as American Experience transport you to both well- and little-known historical chapters in our country’s topsy-turvy history book.

ENGAGING CITIZENS IN PUBLIC AFFAIRS

TPT leverages the power of media to engage Minnesotans around issues of local interest and national resonance. For more than 30 years, our statewide public affairs “variety show,” Almanac has informed residents, voters and policy-makers about issues facing our cities and state – ranging from politics to the environment, from healthcare reform to education, and with a dash of cultural pepper on the side.

In addition, TPT features award-winning PBS programs such as PBS NewsHour and Frontline, which offer focused, balanced portraits of national affairs.