Top 10 reasons why our schools say "Yes" to Channel One...
- The content is award-winning.
It's a fact. We'll let our awards speak for themselves: George Foster Peabody Award: Two-time winner of the most prestigious award in journalism. Webby Award: Three-time winner of "Best Youth Site on the Web" for ChannelOne.com. - The program is valuable-- and cost-free.
Our schools are furnished with equipment and educational video content at no cost. Members often use this equipment to support their own school's initiatives, such as school news broadcasts. - We offer positive role models, meaningful life lessons.
Our young reporters are positive role models who deliver world news and information on public affairs and teen issues. - Educators are in control.
Our daily newscast may be previewed at each school on a special monitor, giving educators the ability to view the program and commercials before broadcasting to classrooms. In addition, the daily broadcast is available for parents to view each day. Click here to view it now. - Our lifestyle messages are empowering.
MADD, Do Something, the Knight Foundation and other worthwhile organizations look to Channel One News to help spread their empowering, affirmative messages. On top of that, our on-air features often relate to the consequences of unhealthy behaviors such as drug and alcohol abuse. - We provide age-sensitive content.
Channel One never airs commercials for movies that have received an R rating, and we limit the broadcast of PG-13 commercials to schools teaching grades nine through 12. This policy has won wide praise from Southern Baptist Convention leadership, among others. View educator testimonials. - Our teen Web site is safe and informative.
ChannelOne.com helps teens gain insight into news and public affairs. A recent example: 1.4 million teens participated in OneVote, our national mock presidential election-- in the space of just 48 hours. A quick browse of ChannelOne.com will show you the engaging and informative online learning tools we create to add another dimension to students' understanding of the news. - Our sponsorships are responsible.
Channel One has successfully partnered with public, private and parochial schools for 15 years. Our program reaches nearly 6 million students and more than 300,000 educators. They trust us to follow strict guidelines on the organizations and products that appear on Channel One News. - We empower young minds with information.
Our audience relies on us to inform them on the issues in today's headlines. Unlike network and cable news programs, Channel One is created specifically for a youth audience-- we cover the same news and issues, but our format makes serious news issues connect with teens in a meaningful, long-lasting way. - We keep our promises.
Upon our 1990 inception, we promised to deliver world news and curriculum video content and to equip member schools with tools needed to use those resources. We've delivered on those commitments every day since.