Nine PBS Reports
This Emmy-nominated digital series takes a closer look into important local issues, featuring collaborations with newsrooms across our region. Watch now on the Nine PBS YouTube channel today.
Bridging the Child Care Gap: Breaking The Stigma
In "Breaking the Stigma," we address the stigma surrounding early childhood educators and how they are often perceived as babysitters, when in fact they are educators with advanced teaching degrees and knowledge of early development milestones for children.
Supported in part by J.M. Volkenant, Joan Berkman in memory of Eleanor Berkman and a generous gift made in the memory of Mr. and Mrs. Theodore P. Desloge, Jr.
Bridging the Child Care Gap: Necessities
Low wages, limited benefits, and staff retention issues affect teachers and families. This episode highlights why childcare is a necessity, not a luxury, and why Missouri’s educators deserve recognition, support, and fair pay.
Supported in part by J.M. Volkenant, Joan Berkman in memory of Eleanor Berkman and a generous gift made in the memory of Mr. and Mrs. Theodore P. Desloge, Jr.
Bridging the Child Care Gap: Child Care Deserts
In this episode, our panel of early child care experts, advocates, providers and parents explores child care deserts. They delve into what it takes to formulate solutions, recent policy changes, like the Missouri Child Care Works Subsidy Program, and the tireless efforts of those who fight for the future of Missouri's children.
Supported in part by J.M. Volkenant, Joan Berkman in memory of Eleanor Berkman and a generous gift made in the memory of Mr. and Mrs. Theodore P. Desloge, Jr.
Bridging the Child Care Gap: Parents
Parents and caregivers face many challenges when searching for quality child care, but some exciting new developments will help both providers and families with accessibility and affordability.
Supported in part by J.M. Volkenant, Joan Berkman in memory of Eleanor Berkman and a generous gift made in the memory of Mr. and Mrs. Theodore P. Desloge, Jr.
Saving Washington Park Cemetery
Washington Park Cemetery has fallen into disrepair after decades of urban development. Producer Leah Gullet uncovers what is being done to restore it while searching for her own ancestors at the site.
Supported in part by Betsy & Thomas Patterson Foundation
J.M. Volkenant.
The Long Wait for Psychiatric Treatment for Missourians Behind Bars
Hundreds of individuals have been found incompetent to stand trial in Missouri and require court-ordered mental health treatment. Due to the lack of capacity in the state for that treatment, the average wait time for those people in jail has increased to 14 months. There are 430 Missourians in jails waiting to be moved to state psychiatric hospitals, up from around 300 at this time last year, according to reporting by the Missouri Independent.
Part of Nine PBS’s ongoing Mental Well-Being Initiative.
The Setbacks of St. Louis Public Schools
The start of the SLPS 2024-25 school year was a chaotic one for many families who rely on district transportation to get their children to and from classes. The transportation crisis led to revelations about irregularities in leadership hirings, pay increases, use of district funds and a lack of oversight of a superintendent.
In collaboration with Blythe Bernhard, St. Louis Post-Dispatch.
What Happens If Missouri Legalizes Abortion with Amendment 3?
On November 5, 2024, Missourians vote on whether the state should legalize abortion before a fetus is viable outside the womb. Activists on both sides of the issue agree on one thing: even if the measure passes, this issue is not going away.
In collaboration with Anna Spoerre, Missouri Independent.
