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California's K-12 schools face a 'catastrophic' budget cut to the Compass program, which provides free online research materials like Encyclopedia Britannica and New York Times. The $5.5 million cancellation, effective July 1, 2027, will impact 10,000 schools and students, particularly in low-income districts unable to afford individual subscriptions.

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California school librarians were surprised by a last-minute budget cut that cancels $5.5 million funding for online research materials, including Encyclopedia Britannica and New York Times, impacting 10,000 public schools. The Compass program, which provides vetted educational resources, faces termination by 2027, raising concerns about student access to reliable information and privacy risks from unvetted online sources.

California’s state budget cut $5.5 million for school libraries, eliminating access to online research materials like Encyclopedia Britannica, New York Times, and PBS videos. The last-minute decision, effective July 1, 2027, stunned librarians and risks leaving students without vetted resources, particularly in schools with limited librarian staffing.

PBS CEO Paula Kerger described a challenging year marked by revoked federal funding under President Trump, legal battles, and financial strain on PBS stations. The organization faced layoffs, canceled initiatives, and a failed Senate effort to restore funding despite outreach to figures like Ken Burns.

A user attempted to sign up for PBS on a guest room TV via PBS.org/tv but was redirected to a fake site (PBSblaze.com) that requested credit card information. After submitting a card, the user realized it was a scam, canceled the card, and discovered an unauthorized charge.

‘Patience’ Season 2 on PBS follows an autistic records clerk who assists the York Police in solving murders but faces resistance from a new detective, DI Frankie Monroe, who does not want Patience helping with cases. Jessica Hynes portrays DI Frankie Monroe.

NPR is offering buyouts to approximately 300 employees due to a budget gap of $8 million, despite receiving $113 million in charitable gifts last month. The outlet is seeking up to 30 staffers to accept the buyout by May 26. Layoffs could take place if not enough staffers take a buyout.

The Supreme Court's decision to reject racial gerrymandering has sparked outrage among broadcast networks, who claim it undermines democracy and civil rights. The decision has been met with criticism from Democrats and media outlets, who argue it will disadvantage minority voters. The ruling has highlighted the ongoing debate over redistricting and voting rights.

Ahmed Shihab-Eldin, a Kuwaiti-American journalist detained in Kuwait, was acquitted of charges related to spreading false information after 52 days in custody, according to the Committee to Protect Journalists. He has previously worked for several major media outlets including PBS, HuffPost, and the New York Times.

A 25-year-old U.S. Marine and PBS employee was allegedly shot and killed outside her home by her estranged husband. The incident underscores domestic violence concerns within military and media communities.

The PBS documentary on Artemis II is now available on YouTube. This provides free access to information about the upcoming lunar mission.