Empowering Parents

AETN and PBS create an environment for the whole child, especially those who can't attend preschool. Resources for parents at home and teachers in the classroom are research-based, common core aligned and searchable by topic and age.

Because a parent is a child's first teacher, AETN creates local educational initiatives and activities and shares PBS KIDS resources, such as upcoming special broadcasts, contests, parenting tips and ideas, videos, games and apps.

Arkansas Campaign for Grade-Level Reading

AETN is a partner in the Arkansas Grade-Level Reading Campaign that aims to have all Arkansas children reading at grade level by the end of third grade by 2020. Get started today by taking the pledge. Learn more

Parent's Blog

Moving the Needle on Grade-Level Reading in Arkansas
AETN is proud to be part of a network of more than 30 organizations from around the state - representing parents, educators, early childhood education, state agencies and foundations - in partnership with the Arkansas Grade-Level Reading Campaign. Together, we're working collectively to move the needle on third grade reading. Read the campaign's latest report "Moving the Needle on Grade-Level Reading in Arkansas: Impact, Influence and Leverage" to see the progress the state has made and learn about plans for the future. Read more

“Little Women” Screening and “Be Like Jo” Workshop
On Friday, May 5, starting at 2 p.m., join us at the Historic Arkansas Museum for a special, free preview of “Little Women” and a hands-on workshop you won’t want to miss! Read on for a sneak peak of what you can look forward to — from quill pens to printing presses — in the “Be Like Jo” session hosted in the Woodruff Print Shop. Then, find the link to RSVP to reserve your seats! Read more

Downloads and Activities

Tuning In

AETN PBS

AETN is Arkansas's only statewide public media network that not only delivers local, award-winning productions relevant to Arkansans but is one of 175 Public Broadcasting Service (PBS) member stations licensed by the FCC. PBS, an affiliation of local stations around the nation, does not produce programs but aggregates programs on behalf of the member stations.

AETN Create

Create TV instructional programs provide expert advice on cooking, arts and crafts, gardening, home improvement and travel. Tune in, and be inspired to taste, grow, imagine, explore and live more fully.

AETN PBS Kids

AETN supports early learning in Arkansas by broadcasting PBS KIDS programming 24 hours a day, seven days a week on AETN PBS KIDS. The schedule of children’s daytime programming will differ on AETN and AETN PBS KIDS, offering families a variety of options. In addition to watching on television, AETN PBS KIDS is available to live stream on various devices and with an interactive gaming feature. Learn more at pbskids.org.

AETN World

WORLD is a 24/7 channel featuring public television’s signature nonfiction documentary, science and news programming complemented by original content from emerging producers. When the Arkansas House of Representatives is in session, AETN broadcasts coverage on AETN World. Additionally, AIRS is broadcast on AETN World SAP.

AETN AIRS on SAP

Arkansas Information Reading Services for the Blind (AIRS) is broadcast as second audio program (SAP) on AETN World. This is a free service of the Arkansas Department of Human Services, Division of Services for the Blind, in partnership with AETN. AIRS broadcasts are intended exclusively for listeners with visual impairment and print disabilities. For more information and program schedule, visit the AIRS Webpage. A live audio stream is also available.

For AETN's full program schedule, visit aetn.org/programs.

AETN KIDS Club

The AETN KIDS Club is a safe place for Arkansas parents and kids to get the latest news about events, contests, special programming, reading lists, healthy recipes and to learn about inspirational people. Sign up today at aetn.org/kids

Resources and Activities

Watch your favorite show, play a game, check a program time, download a learning app and more through AETN and PBS online.

AETN keeps Arkansans connected and learning online:

• AETN Parent Resource Guide
• Fun on the Run! Activity Book
• Really Really Fun Pages Booklet

• aetn.org/parents
• aetn.org/kids
• aetn.pbslearningmedia.org
• aetn.org/writerscontest
• aetn.org/studentselects
• youtube.com/steamlaboratory
• pbs.org/parents
• pbskids.org
• pbskids.org/mobile
• pbskids.org/video
• pbskids.org/readytolearn
• pbskids.org/lab
• pbskids.org/island
• pbskids.org/mobile
• ar-glr.net (Arkansas Campaign for Grade-level Reading)

Working in Arkansas Communities

• AETN reaches out to Arkansas with programs and through partnerships across the state to share AETN, PBS and PBS KIDS resources that offer lifelong learning. Learn more
• AETN is a media and resource partner in the Arkansas Grade-level Reading Campaign that aims to have all Arkansas children reading at grade level by the end of third grade by 2020. Take the pledge today.
• The AETN Public Media Center at the Museum of Discovery in Little Rock offers museum visitors a place to enjoy PBS educational videos, games, books, digital learning and more.
• AETN celebrates Dr. Seuss's birthday and Read Across America Day each March by encouraging kids across Arkansas to read.
• In conjunction with the PBS KIDS Writer's Contest, AETN hosts a local competition for students K-3. aetn.org/writerscontest
• "Student Selects: A Young Filmmaker's Showcase" is an annual call for entries for K-12 students to try their skills at filmmaking. aetn.org/studentselects
• AETN Youth Academy features summer learning camps for children ages 7-10 and 11-15. Kids are offered a fun learning experience in the worlds of writing, filmmaking, production and more.
• Events such as Family Day in Conway offer families a safe, educational event to enjoy quality learning time.
• PBS KIDS initiatives take characters such as Cat in the Hat and Buddy from "Dinosaur Train" across the state encouraging students to read and learn about the world around them.