NewsDepth

May 21, 2012 70°F Closings

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Welcome to a brand new year of NewsDepth as we celebrate our 42nd Anniversary! Winner of a 2011 Communicator Award from the International Academy of Visual Arts, NewsDepth is hosted by ideastream Morning Edition host Rick Jackson and Reporter Michelle Kanu.

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.

Jump to this week's episode below.

NewsDepth: Teacher Survey

We would like to say a big thank you to the 69 teachers who took our online survey! Your input is extremely valuable to us.

Be sure to watch our last NewsDepth episode, beginning April 25th, to see what stories their students told us were their favorites!

Rick Jackson, Michelle Kanu, and the NewsDepth staff

This Week's NewsDepth Episode:

NewsDepth Kids

The NewsDepth Kids Page provides an exciting space for students to express opinions and demonstrate involvement in school and community activities.

NewsDepth in Action

Recent Episodes

View previous episodes in this year's school season

Streaming Video FAQ

Having trouble playing or downloading this NewsDepth video? Check out our online video frequently asked questions page for help!

Lesson Plans

A variety of lesson plans for the classroom are available from our site.

About

Meet the Hosts!

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!

Air Dates, Times & Stations

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

Other Ohio Stations
Find out if your local station carries NewsDepth.

2011-2012 School Year Broadcast Dates
This year’s full NewsDepth schedule is available.

Contact Us!

NewsDepth
WVIZ/PBS ideastream®
Idea Center® at PlayhouseSquare
1375 Euclid Avenue
Cleveland, OH 44115
newsdepth@wviz.org
216-916-6352

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.