If you’ve listened closely to the dialogue on “Sesame Street” in recent years, you might have thought to yourself, “Man, this is on point. then "Sesame Street" might have had a hand in that -- really. Early childhood education: Then and nowThese days, it seems as though early childhood education is a hot topic among parents. But consider that back when "Sesame Street" debuted, it was a different time, the study points out. It's worth mentioning that "Sesame Street" celebrates its 50th anniversary this year.