The PBS Kids GO! afternoon programming block on PBS member stations ended its on-air run on October 7, 2013. The programming block featured television shows such as WordGirl, Postcards From Buster, F.E.T.C.H With Ruff-Ruffman, Cyberchase, and more. Many former viewers remember the programming block as an engaging way for older elementary school children to learn after school. There is still a need for this educational block, and others like these because in the current age, many children spend their free time on mobile devices, streaming services, or video games, instead of having as many opportunities to watch educational programming designed for their age group. PBS Kids GO! offered educational programming specifically for older elementary school children who had outgrown preschool shows but still benefited from age-appropriate learning. An educational after-school programming block would provide another option that combines learning with entertainment. This programming block helped children learn while also entertaining them through comedy, storytelling, and educational adventures. PBS themselves even claimed that the block was a "multimedia destination" created to give early elementary school "children a place of their own"

       PBS Kids GO! featured programs that taught children a variety of important academic subjects, including:

• WordGirl – Grammar, vocabulary, pronunciation, and reading comprehension
• Postcards From Buster – Geography, cultures, and social studies
• FETCH! with Ruff Ruffman – Science, engineering, teamwork, and problem-solving
• Cyberchase – Mathematical Skills and Critical Thinking

 These subjects are crucial for elementary school students (usually aged 6-10)  because they build the foundation for the concepts children will encounter in later grades. 

       Another reason PBS Kids GO! is valuable is that PBS provides free educational programming. Families can watch PBS through local broadcast stations with an antenna, through many cable and satellite providers, online, and on supported mobile devices. This allows children from many different backgrounds to access educational content at no additional cost. A new generation of children deserves the same opportunity to learn, laugh, and grow with high-quality educational programming that inspired so many families in the past.

      Bringing back PBS Kids GO! would not only bring back access to educational programming designed specifically for older elementary students. By combining learning with fun, it could once again become a valuable after-school resource for families across the country. Reviving PBS Kids GO! would not only bring back a beloved educational programming block but also provide today's children with another free, engaging way to develop important academic skills.

      By signing this petition, you can help show PBS that there is still interest in educational programming for older elementary school children. Together, we can encourage PBS to consider bringing back PBS Kids GO! for a new generation of learners.