KQED serves the people of Northern California with a community-supported alternative to commercial media, providing citizens with the knowledge they need to make informed decisions; convening community dialogue; bringing the arts to everyone; and engaging audiences to share their stories. KQED takes people of all ages on journeys of exploration-exposing them to new people, places and ideas. KQED Education helps students and teachers thrive in 21st century classrooms by providing multimedia resources and training.