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

“The Great American Read” Is Back!
Hey, book lovers throughout our beautiful state! PBS’s tour-de-force summer reading initiative “The Great American Read” begins its two-month final push tonight, Tuesday, Sept. 11, toward announcing what book will be crowned “America’s Favorite Novel.” All spring and summer long, AETN has partnered with Literary Festivals and events, community libraries and student summer writing camps to call attention to this fun community engagement event. Keep reading to see what you have to look forward to in its return! Read more

It’s A Back-to-School Celebration with the Arkansas Travelers!
What’s a better way to celebrate going back to school than watching the Arkansas Travelers battle it out with the Tulsa Drillers at Dickey-Stephens Park? Try that plus cheering on our educators with special teacher discounts and chances to win classroom makeovers and more — as well as free books for students — Thursday, Aug. 23, at 7 p.m. Read more

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AETN On-Air Channel Information

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.

ATTENTION: Cable One Subscribers in Texarkana and Jonesboro

We know you love public media, and we take pride in serving all of Arkansas. Unfortunately, effective June 19, 2018, Cable One has stopped carrying all of the Little Rock television stations, including the signal from AETN’s transmitter KETG in Gurdon. Although we regret this decision, here are some options to continue being part of the public media family.

If you live in the Shreveport, Louisiana, Designated Market Area (DMA), you will no longer receive AETN’s signal. Cable One will now carry Louisiana Public Broadcasting (LPB).

You do still have AETN viewing options:

1. You might still be able to receive AETN’s four channels broadcast by KETG with an outdoor UHF/VHF broadband antenna with a 90-mile or greater range. Antenna height will affect reception.For more reception tips, visit aetn.org/onair/troubleshooting.
2. Visit aetn.org/online for all of the different ways to watch AETN. If you are a member of the AETN Foundation at the $60 or higher level annually, many of the programs you love are available on AETN Passport (aetnfoundation.org/passport).
3. You also have the option of using a satellite service provider in your area.

All queries and comments should be addressed to Cable One’s help desk at 903-838-2225. Additional contact methods are available at cableone.net/contactus.

We appreciate each and every one of our viewers and work to provide the best audience experience we can deliver. Thank you so much for your loyalty, and we hope you continue to value and support AETN.

How can I watch AETN Create, World, and PBS Kids?

These channels are available to watch over the air using an antenna hooked up to a converter box or digital television. However, it is up to cable and satellite companies to make these channels available to their subscribers.

Does my service provider carry AETN Create, World, and PBS Kids?

Below is a list of service providers who are carrying AETN Create, World, and PBS Kids, and the corresponding channel numbers. If your service provider is not listed, we are not aware that they are carrying AETN Create and AETN Plus.

SERVICE PROVIDER	CREATE	KIDS	WORLD
Arkwest Communications: Danville and Yell County	10	15
CableSouth Media3: Crossett	3
Cam-Tel Cable: Camden	251	252	253
Central AR Telephone Coop: Bismark, donaldson	20	21
Comcast: Little Rock, North Little Rock, Jacksonville, Sherwood, Bryant	202	203
Community communications Cablevision: Monticello, Warren, Star City	231	232	233
Conway Corporation: Conway	115	175	180
Cox Communications: Systemwide, except Midland	702	701	700
East Arkansas Video: Forrest City, Marianna, Wynne	251	252	253
East Arkansas Video: Brinkley	152	151
Hope Community TV: Hope	251	252	253
Paragould City Light, Water, & Cable: Paragould	20	21
Pine Bluff Cable TV: Pine Bluff	251	252	253
Resort TV Cable: Hot Springs	251	252	253
Ritter Communications: Alpena, Jasper, Western Grove	99
Suddenlink Communications: Arkadelphia, Malvern, Nashville	701	131	132
Suddenlink Communications: Bastrop (Louisiana)	701	131	132
Suddenlink Communications: Batesville, Desha	701	131	132
Suddenlink Communications: Cabot, Little Rock AFB	134	137	138
Suddenlink Communications: El Dorado	701	702	703
Suddenlink Communications: Heber Springs	701	131	132
Suddenlink Communications: Helena, Horseshoe Lake, Madison, Marvell, Widener	701	140	141
Suddenlink Communications: Hot Springs Village	701	702	703
Suddenlink Communications: Jonesboro, Blytheville	701	131	132
Suddenlink Communications: Magnolia, Waldo	701	131	132
Suddenlink Communications: Mountain Home, Flippin, Bull Shoals, Gassville	701	702	708
Suddenlink Communications: Newport, Tuckerman, Jacksonport	701	131	132
Suddenlink Communications: Pocahontas, Hoxie, Palestine, Walnut Ridge	701	131	132
Suddenlink Communications: Russellville, Clarksville, Altus, Atkins, Booneville, Charleston, Dover, Dardanelle, Morrilton, Ozark, Paris	701	131	132
Suddenlink Communications: Stuttgart, Sheridan, White Hall	125	126	127
Vyve Broadband: Dermott, Dumas, McGehee, Lake Village	217	218	219
White County Video: Sercy, Bald Knob, Kensett	251	252	253
Yelcot Communications: Mountain View, Calico Rock, Melbourne, Mt. Pleasant, Yellville	77	81
At this time, Dish Network, DirecTV and ATT U-verse do not carry AETN Create, World, or PBS Kids.

How can I get my service provider to carry AETN Create, World, and PBS Kids?

We encourage you to contact your service provider, and let them know of your interest in these channels. Below is a list of AETN transmitters with their station call letters and channel numbers. Identify the call letters for the station you watch, and then ask your service provider to carry the digital sub-channels for that station. For instance, viewers in Hot Springs Village watch on KETS Channel 2. So, when you call your service provider, ask them to add the digital sub-channels for KETS to their channel lineup.

• KAFT-Channel 13 (Northwest AR)
• KEMV-Channel 6  (North Central AR)
• KTEJ-Channel 19 (Northeast AR)
• KETS-Channel 2  (Central AR)
• KETG-Channel 9  (Southwest AR)
• KETZ-Channel 12 (Southeast AR)

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.