Iftah Ya Simsim, an Arab version of Sesame, is set to make a comeback. Sesame Workshop and the Arab Bureau of Education for the Gulf States (ABEGS) are partnering to bring the program back to the area. Iftah Ya Simsim first aired in Kuwait in 1979 and ran until the Gulf War in the 1990. …
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Sesame Workshop Partners to Provided Family Engagement for Early Education
Sesame Workshop and Ounce (The Ounce of Prevention Fund) are teaming in up to increase family engagement for early education. The two will be collaborating with the National Head Start Association (NHSA) to develop programs that will get parents and caregivers more involved in the education of the young children in their lives. Former United …
Several Puppeteers Ready to Voice Elmo
Late last year the puppeteer that gave Elmo his voice and laugh,Kevin Clash, retired from Sesame Street. Many fans of Elmo and the television show wondered what would be next for the little furry Muppet and whether Clash’s exit ultimately meant that Elmo would also leave the show. But we can also rest assured that …
Palestine’s Sesame Street Production Halted Because of Lack of USAID Funding
Sesame Workshop, the company behind Sesame Street has several different localized versions of Sesame across the world. One of those programs, Sharaa Simsim, is Palestine’s versions of Sesame Street and has been airing in that country since 1996. The show was halted because of freezing of USAID funding. The show is not expected to permanently …
Sesame Workshop CEO Leaves the ABCs for NPR
For over a decade Gary E. Knell has served as the CEO of Sesame Workshop, the parent company of Sesame Street. Other than Sesame Street, the Sesame Workshop has produced other educational programs for children than not only teaches preschool skills but other educational skills for older children. Knell will be dealing with a much …
Sesame Street Free USO Tour Kickoff Included First Lady Michelle Obama and Dr. Jill Biden
The Sesame Street/USO Experience for Military Families is traveling tour that goes across the globe that entertains military families since June 2008. During this season of the tour audiences will meet a new character named Katie – a military child relocating to a new home. With the help of Elmo and other Sesame pals, Katie …
Sesame Street’s Grover Becomes a UN Road Safety Ambassador
Grover’s influence is going beyond the block of Sesame Street and across the globe as a UN Road Safety Ambassador. International PSAs airing later this spring will featuring an animated version of Grover engaging in wise road safety exercises. Grover will not be speaking, but will showing a thumb up in each video. These announcements …
Sesame Street Gets Square in Nigeria
Nigeria will be getting their version of Sesame Street called Sesame Square. Sesame Square will have two Muppets to present the information. One Muppet will be a little girl name Kami who is HIV positive. The second will be a boy Muppet whose name will be chosen by the people of Nigeria through text message. …
Elmo Emceed Sesame Workshop Gala that Honored Vice President Biden and Dr. Jill Biden
Elmo Emceed Sesame Workshop Gala that Honored Vice President Biden and Dr. Jill Biden Sesame Street Workshop held their 8th annual Benefit Gala on June 3th. Vice President Biden and his wife , Dr. Jill Biden, were in attendance. They were both recognized for the effort they make help military families. Vice President Biden’s eldest …