Sara DeWitt
VP of PBS KIDS Digital | Children's Media Pioneer
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Sara DeWitt is the Vice President of PBS KIDS Digital, where she oversees the digital strategy for one of the most trusted children's media brands. DeWitt has been a driving force behind PBS KIDS' innovative digital platforms, including the popular PBS KIDS Video app which has streamed over 20 billion videos.
Her work has expanded access to high-quality educational content, empowering families and educators to nurture the next generation of learners. DeWitt's keynotes share research-backed insights on the role of technology in early childhood development and how to harness digital tools to unlock human potential.
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3 fears about screen time for kids -- and why they're not true
We check our phones upwards of 50 times per day -- but when our kids play around with them, we get nervous. Are screens ruining childhood? Not according to children's media expert Sara DeWitt. In a talk that may make you feel a bit less guilty about handing a tablet to a child while you make dinner, DeWitt envisions a future where we're excited to see kids interacting with screens and shows us exciting ways new technologies can actually help them grow, connect and learn.
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