SEE SCHEDULE O KQED SERVES THE PEOPLE OF NORTHERN CALIFORNIA WITH A COMMUNITY-SUPPORTED ALTERNATIVE TO COMMERCIAL MEDIA, PROVIDING THE KNOWLEDGE NEEDED TO MAKE INFORMED DECISIONS; CONVENING COMMUNITY DIALOGUE; BRINGING THE ARTS TO EVERYONE; AND ENGAGING AUDIENCES TO SHARE THEIR STORIES. KQED HELPS STUDENTS AND TEACHERS THRIVE IN 21ST-CENTURY CLASSROOMS AND TAKES PEOPLE OF ALL AGES ON JOURNEYS OF EXPLORATION - EXPOSING THEM TO NEW PEOPLE, PLACES AND IDEAS. KQED'S VISIONKQED IS REDEFINING PUBLIC MEDIA FOR THE BAY AREA, MAKING IT MORE INCLUSIVE, PARTICIPATORY AND COMMUNITY POWERED.KQED ENVISIONS A PUBLIC MEDIA ORGANIZATION WITH A CULTURE THAT CENTERS ON HUMAN DIGNITY, EQUITY AND BELONGING.