Despite the uncertainty around the appropriation and the limited discretionary funds we project we will have available, this business plan nevertheless will enable CPB to play a significant leadership role in our industry’s efforts to design and build the public media system of the future. We will fund major projects in content, television, radio, and digital media platforms. We will fund educational content that we know through research will help close the academic achievement gap between affluent and disadvantaged children. Through American Graduate, we will help stations help their communities address the high school dropout crisis. .
