Overview
The Joan Ganz Cooney Center at Sesame Workshop is a research and advocacy organization that studies media, technology, and learning, particularly as they relate to children's educational development [1]. Founded in 2007 and named after Joan Ganz Cooney, co-founder of Sesame Street, the Center describes itself as an independent research and innovation lab within Sesame Workshop dedicated to advancing positive outcomes for children in digital environments [3][4]. Based in New York at 1900 Broadway [2], the Center operates named initiatives including the Cooney Center Sandbox, the Well-Being by Design Fellowship, and Digital Habits for a Healthy Future [5]. Recent publications include the Co-Design with Kids Toolkit, The Family Tech Cycle: Navigating Screens, Devices, and Social Media, and Well-Being by Design Fellowship Case Studies [6]. The organization relies on the generosity of corporate and philanthropic sponsors and is supported by a team of founders, staff, fellows and advisors [7].
The company's own site places it in New York: Address listed as 1900 Broadway, New York, NY 10023. [2]
The Joan Ganz Cooney Center states it was founded in 2007 and is named after Joan Ganz Cooney, co-founder of Sesame Street. [4]
The Center runs named initiatives including the Cooney Center Sandbox, the Well-Being by Design Fellowship, and Digital Habits for a Healthy Future. [5]
Recent Cooney Center publications include the Co-Design with Kids Toolkit (2026), The Family Tech Cycle: Navigating Screens, Devices, and Social Media (2026), and Well-Being by Design 2026 Fellowship Case Studies. [6]
The Joan Ganz Cooney Center lists its address as 1900 Broadway, New York, NY 10023. [8]
Funding history
The Cooney Center says it "relies on the generosity of corporate and philanthropic sponsors" and is supported by a team of founders, staff, fellows and advisors. [7]
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