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Today's #GBHMural remembers Roger Cook, longtime and treasured cast member of "This Old House." GBH President and CEO Susan Goldberg: "Roger was a beloved mainstay of 'This Old House,' and he fully embodied the spirit of public television in his dedication to educating his audience in plain language about all nuances of landscaping. Roger leaves behind an unforgettable legacy for so many 'This Old House' fans and for GBH. He will be missed."

GBH is looking for a Project Finance Analyst to join the Project Finance and Grants team! Find more details at the link below to see if this role is a good fit for you or for someone in your network. #YouBelongHere #PublicMedia #ProjectFinance #GrantsManagement #Jobs

Ofra Bikel, who passed away this month at the age of 94, was a longtime producer for FRONTLINE PBS at GBH. She joined FRONTLINE at its start in 1983 and made more than two-dozen films over the next quarter-century, including documentaries credited with helping free 13 people who had been wrongly charged or convicted. Karen O’Connor, a longtime producer at “Frontline,” told The Washington Post that while Bikel was often hailed for making programs that freed the wrongly convicted, she was hesitant to take much credit for her work. Ms. Bikel would say that while she was certainly a good reporter, she couldn’t be that good: If she had been able to uncover so many miscarriages of justice, it was because the justice system was so flawed.

Nobody can pull off a cross-state selfie exchange like Kirk Carapezza and Brian Bull. It's been more than a decade since Kirk and Brian started working together. But even though Kirk now works as a higher education editor for GBH News here in Massachusetts and Brian works as a professor and reporter in Oregon, they've stayed in touch, connected by both Highway 20 and a mutual respect for each other's work. Brian and our friends at KLCC are welcome to visit us in Boston any time! #PublicMedia #Journalism #Friendship #Mentor

"First-time teachers and first-time voters gearing up for the 2024 election may have only ever been exposed to toxic polarization — it’s their norm. But for those of us who’ve been in the classroom for decades, the landscape of teaching civics has changed dramatically. In the early 2000s, America was polarized, but teaching during a presidential campaign was thrilling." Following the recent launch of the new Civics Collection educator resources, Lindsey Galvao and Ben Klutsey share their thoughts on the future of civil discourse in the classroom. One key takeaway: listening is paramount. Galvao is a former teacher and the social studies curriculum specialist at GBH, and curriculum writer for the Civics Collection on PBS LearningMedia. Klutsey is the executive director of the Mercatus Center at George Mason University, and has facilitated civil discourse-themed workshops around the country. Read their full piece at the link below: #Civics #EducatorResources #PBSLearningMedia

GBH is hiring for a Development Associate! Find more details at the link below to see if this role is a good fit for you, or someone in your network. #YouBelongHere #PublicMedia #DevelopmentAssociate #Jobs

What if your favorite public media programs disappeared forever? The American Archive of Public Broadcasting (AAPB) has been awarded $16 million from the Mellon Foundation to fund the digitization and preservation of public radio and television programs. If your local public media station has archival programs (and they likely do), tag them in the comments, or send them a note to let them know the AAPB can help them preserve their history for free. You can learn more about the work of the AAPB, a collaboration between GBH Archives and Library of Congress, and the Mellon Foundation's unprecedented grant to help keep public media programming alive for future generations to come at the link below. -Reel Talk: Saving America’s Public Media Matters More Than You May Know: https://bit.ly/3yEUz45 Video narrated by GBH Archives Executive Director Karen Cariani. Video footage courtesy of the Mellon Foundation, AAPB, Media In Neighborhoods Group (MING) and George Blood LP. #PublicMedia #Archives #Preservation #Legacy

Eight outstanding GBH producers have received 2024-2025 Fellowship Awards! We're proud to recognize Alyson Roseman, Louise Flannery, Hannah Reale, and Alexi Cohan for the Becton Fellowship; Kathleen DiPerna, Shirin Jaafari, and Jessica Andrews for the Margret and Hans Rey Fellowship; and Michelle Mizner for the Peter S. McGhee Fellowship. “These eight producers have demonstrated a dedication to creating exceptional content. From promoting STEM learning in early childhood to covering overseas conflicts, each fellow has set a high standard for creativity and innovation,” said GBH President and CEO Susan Goldberg. “We are proud to celebrate the work of our 2024 - 2025 fellows and look forward to their continued growth and success.” Learn more about GBH's 2024-2025 Fellows here: https://bit.ly/3M9fLlQ #PublicMedia #Journalism #ChildrensMedia #Production

The Democratic National Convention begins today, and GBH News' Adam Reillyand Alexi Cohan are on the ground reporting live. Stay up-to-date on all the action on-air at GBH 89.7 and online at gbhnews.org/election2024

The Radio Television Digital News Association announced that FRONTLINE has been honored with two 2024 Edward R. Murrow Awards. "20 Days in Mariupol," FRONTLINE and The Associated Press’ Academy Award®-winning documentary, won an Edward R. Murrow Award in the “Feature Documentary” category. "Inside the Uvalde Response," FRONTLINE, ProPublica and The Texas Tribune’s documentary was recognized by the Murrows in the “News Documentary” category. Read more: https://to.pbs.org/3yQdN6D