How sesame street meets the changing needs of children in the United States

摘要: From its inception (in 1969), the mission of Sesame Street has been about meeting the needs of young children and helping them reach their highest potential. Our goal is to provide educational experiences through media to help children grow smarter (building their academic skills in science, mathematics, and literacy), stronger (both physically and mentally), and kinder to others. These school-readiness skills, as well as life lessons, not only prepare children for school, but for the changing needs of our global world. To this end, we have delivered research-based, goaldirected content across a variety of media platforms, including the television show, books, games, mobile apps, and communityengagement initiatives for over 45 years. The world has changed in this time and as new research and policy emerge about what critical skills are important for child wellbeing and development, we provide specific fresh new content. We respond to the contemporary needs of children through a comprehensive whole child curriculum that is adapted on an annual basis with guidance from external early childhood content and research experts. Throughout the years, therefore, our particular focus shifts depending on what educational gaps need to be addressed by providing children appealing content with the skills and knowledge they need to succeed. In the early 1990s,