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A valuable source of current events for thousands of Ohio third through eighth grade students, this weekly news program helps teachers meet state academic content standards in language arts, social studies, and more while linking Ohio students with the world. Learn more about NewsDepth.

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Rick Jackson has been the host of NewsDepth for several years. He is joined by co-host Michelle Kanu. They both work as reporters, producers and hosts at WVIZ/PBS ideastream in Cleveland. Learn more about Rick and Michelle!

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Wednesday 7:30 PM
Thursday 1:30 PM
Friday 4:30 AM / 1:00 PM

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NewsDepth Funding

NewsDepth is a production of WVIZ/PBS ideastream. NewsDepth is made possible in part by a grant from the Martha Holden Jennings Foundation, with support also provided by The Abington Foundation.