'American Experience' profiles 42nd president in 'Clinton' airing on AETN Feb. 20,21

Posted on 01 Feb 2012

“Clinton,” the latest installment in the critically acclaimed and successful collection of presidential biographies by “American Experience,” explores the story of an American president who rose from a turbulent childhood in Arkansas to become one of the most successful politicians in modern American history and one of the most complex and conflicted characters ever to stride across the public stage. “Clinton” airs on the Arkansas Educational Television Network (AETN) in two parts Monday, Feb. 20, at 8 p.m. and Tuesday, Feb. 21, at 7 p.m.

AETN examines dropout rates, resources in Arkansas as part of national American Graduate initiative

Posted on 23 Jan 2012

Approximately 20 percent of Arkansas ninth graders do not obtain a high school diploma, with an even higher dropout rate for black and Latino students, according to the Arkansas Department of Education (ADE). The Arkansas Educational Television Network (AETN) addresses this problem in “Staying Power: Helping Students Reach Graduation,” airing Tuesday, Jan. 31, at 8 p.m.

Beebe to address viewer questions in AETNs first 'Arkansans Ask' of 2012

Posted on 23 Jan 2012

Gov. Mike Beebe will discuss state issues and answer viewer questions, in the next episode of “Arkansans Ask,” airing on the Arkansas Educational Television Network (AETN) Tuesday, Jan. 31, at 7 p.m.

AETN, UALR Public Radio/KUAR FM 89.1 host Community Cinema; free advance screening of 'Daisy Bates: First Lady of Little Rock'

Posted on 20 Jan 2012

The Arkansas Educational Television Network (AETN) and UALR Public Radio/KUAR FM 89.1 invite the public to a free screening of “Daisy Bates: First Lady of Little Rock” as part of Community Cinema Monday, Jan. 30, at 6 p.m. at Roosevelt Thompson Library in Little Rock.

AETN Public Media Center to open in New Museum of Discovery Saturday

Posted on 12 Jan 2012

The Arkansas Educational Television Network (AETN) has partnered with the all new Museum of Discovery in Little Rock to open the AETN Public Media Center, an interactive resource room highlighting the best in public broadcasting with a science and nature focus. The museum’s official reopening is Saturday, Jan. 14.

'Men and Women of Distinction' featuring late Francis McBeth to be rebroadcast on AETN Thursday

Posted on 10 Jan 2012

The Arkansas Educational Television Network looks at the life of world-renowned composer Francis McBeth in “Men and Women of Distinction” airing Thursday, Jan. 12, at 7 p.m. McBeth died Friday, Jan. 6, at the age of 78.

'Masterpiece Classic: Downton Abbey' season two premieres Jan. 8

Posted on 30 Dec 2011

“Downton Abbey,” winner of six Primetime Emmy Awards, and nominated for four Golden Globes will premiere its second season on the Arkansas Educational Television Network (AETN) Sunday, Jan. 8, at 9 p.m. and air Sundays through Feb. 19 at 9 each night.

'Arkansas Week: Special Edition to feature interviews with Arkansas's U.S. Senators Jan. 5

Posted on 30 Dec 2011

A new series of “Arkansas Week: Special Edition,” the Arkansas Educational Television Network’s (AETN) public affairs series with host Steve Barnes, will premiere on AETN Thursday, Jan. 5, at 7 p.m.

AETN Arts Fridays to feature Arkansas student films, 'Great Performances: The Little Mermaid From the San Francisco Ballet'

Posted on 13 Dec 2011

“Student Selects: A Young Filmmakers Showcase 2011” will air on the Arkansas Educational Television Network (AETN) Friday, Dec. 16, at 6:30 p.m.

FOI NOTICE: AETN Commission to meet Dec. 7

Posted on 06 Dec 2011

The Arkansas Educational Television Network Commission will meet Wednesday, Dec. 7, at 10:30 a.m. at the Arkansas Educational Television Network (AETN), 350 South Donaghey Avenue, Conway.