As a followup to a previous evaluation, a study to determine the effect of Sesame Street viewing on school readiness was conducted using a group of 99 three-, four-, and five-year-olds from a low income neighborhood in Los Angeles. Subjects were randomly assigned to groups which were either encouraged to watch the program or to maintain their…

The second-year evaluation of the Electric Company children's television series used reading tests to assess the skills and concepts addressed on the show. Tests were given in October and May, and teacher questionnaires were administered three times during the second year. Classroom atmosphere during the viewing time was observed as well. The…

The Educational Testing Service evaluated the Sesame Street educational television series to determine the extent to which it accomplished its stated objectives during its first year. Research results showed that Sesame Street benefited children from low-income inner-city areas and isolated rural areas as well as children from middle-class…