Wmht Educational Telecommunications Inc

Wmht has 2 radio services wext (97.7) a aaa-format, and wmht-fm a classical music station. Wmht-fm provides comprehensive classical music programming, combining original production, distinctive specialty programs, live concert presentations and the talents of locally and nationally-recognized hosts. The classical music station wmht-fm is located at 89.1 in new york's capital region and on wrhv-fm 88.7 in the poughkeepsie area (and also available via hd radio), wmht helps keep the arts thriving in our community by making wonderful classical music accessible to all. Wmht and wrhv airs renowned programs such as "bach's lunch", "performance today", "symphonycast and "wmht live", along with npr news updates. Wmht-fm also celebrates student musicians with the monthly feature "classical student musician of the month."wmht has worked to assist the local music organizations with their presentation of live music, and for ways to highlight their work. Partners included the albany symphony, albany pro musica, musicians of ma'alwyck, hudson valley philharmonic, maverick concert series, friends of chamber music, troy chromatic concerts, glimmerglass opera, tanglewood, saratoga performing arts center, troy savings bank music hall, and capital region classical, and more.wmht also operates rise which is a 24 hour radio information services for the blind and print disabled in new york's capital region and hudson valley.besides wmht/wrhv and rise, wmht also operates 97.7 and 106.1. Wext is the capital region's listener-supported roots and rock station from wmht public media. With 30,000 to 35,000 listeners, wext's goal is to provide a unique listening experience with music that knows no boundary of genre. Wext celebrated 17 years of music discovery. Exciting guest performances from artists like william prince, mark erelli, taylor rae and others played alongside local 518 sessions with sawyer fredericks, tia victoria, marty wendell, hold on honeys, thomasina winslow, girl love and others.

What distinguishes wmht and pbs from other broadcasters is our public service commitment to fostering lifelong learning. This commitment is reflected in our on-air educational programs, our online services and the work we do within the community. An established pbs affiliate serving eastern nys and areas of western new england, wmht-tv offers a rich array of educational children's television programs from sesame street to daniel tiger's neighborhood. We also have a dedicated children's channel- pbs kids which is a 24/7 channel.fy 24 education/ local community outreach focused on unserved and underserved audiences through programs and services including:community screenings and eventscasa susanna community screeningin the 1950s and '60s, an underground network of transgender women and cross-dressing men found refuge at a modest house in the catskills region of new york, known as casa susanna. Wmht held a free film screening of the documentary 'casa susanna', partnering with the mountain top historical society in haines falls, new york. Held june 8th, 2024.indie lens pop-up screeningsindie lens pop-up is a neighborhood series that brings people together virtually and in person for film screenings and community-driven conversations. Featuring documentaries seen on pbs's independent lens, indie lens pop-up draws residents, leaders, and organizations to discuss what matters most, from newsworthy topics and social issues to family and community relationships. Wmht screened several films in the community, including "razing liberty square and "tuba thieves." held throughout the year.learning at wmhtteacher appreciation weekin celebration of the amazing educators in our region, we asked our online audience to nominate their favorite teachers for teacher appreciation week 2024. We were overwhelmed with nominations and in the end, ten teachers were recognized with a special gift from our education team and a highlight on wmht's website.early literacy at wmhtwmht's early literacy program provides resources, training, and family engagement activities for child- care providers, early education teachers, and families. In-person workshops and community programs use public broadcasting's media content to significantly expand the literacy skills of children. Programs may be held at libraries, schools, daycare centers, faith-based organizations, or community centers. There were 80 early literacy events held during 2024.pbs learningmediapbs learningmedia provides free access to thousands of standards-based lesson plans. Wmht has created new resources based on local content by wmht. Utilizing the work in progress collection, these resources introduce career exploration and necessary tools to excel in today's economy. An arts education collection includes a video of a studio visit where a local artist, featured on aha!, reveals their sources of inspiration and demonstrates how they make their art. Additional resources include teaching objectives, tips, and art activities, all at pbslearningmedia.org.