Message from the Chief Executive Officer and the Chairman of the Board Letter from the Chairman of the Board and the Chief Executive Officer Dear Friend of Public Broadcasting, Diane Blair Chairman of the Board On a November morning 30 years ago, President Johnson rededicated part of the nation's airwaves for the enlightenment of all Americans. Thirty years later, thanks to the dedication of many people and the steadfast support of Congress, public broadcasting has evolved into an institution of learning valued and trusted by millions of Americans. This change is an opportunity.
Digital technology appears custom-made for public broadcasting's educational mission.
This report shows what the new technology can do in classrooms and living rooms around the country. West Virginia Public Broadcasting, KCPT in Kansas City, and KUED in Salt Lake City along with KULC in Ogden, Utah, show us how learners in their communities can be enriched through this enhanced form of public service. The report also features other accomplishments during this anniversary year, including detailed listings of Future Fund projects, new national programs for public radio and television, and grants to more than 500 public broadcasting licensees across the nation. As you will read, we are genuinely optimistic about digital. The new media world will be intensely commercial.