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Member contributions assist WQPT in our mission of providing outstanding programming and Educational Outreach, which offer life-long learning opportunities to everyone in our viewing area.

Because of your support we were able to accomplish a variety of initiatives, events and other activities for the region we serve. We extend our appreciation to everyone who helps make WQPT a success, not only on our airwaves, but also as an important community partner. Thank You.

PBS Learning Media

We partnered with Illinois PBS and NPR stations to promote the new digital service PBS Learning Media. We participated in a statewide research study to determine how teachers can best use this service in the classroom. We also partner with PBS Learning Media to help educators.

Learn about our PBS Learning Media .

WQPT Kids Week

We provided educational activities and books to over 1,000 kids at local animal shelters, libraries, Head Start classrooms and our Kids Club. There was a photo opportunity with Martha from "Martha Speaks." Plus WQPT initiated the donation of cleaning supplies to local animal shelters.

Learn about our WQPT Kids .

Local Programming

We reached 200 people through special screenings
of our locally produced documentary, 3 Esthers.
This updated film featured interviews from a 1983 documentary about three Holocaust survivors, all named Esther, telling their stories in their own words.

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Artists in Profile

We expanded our on-air programming to include Artists in Profile featuring local artists, their works and their stories. Topics included Bucktown Revue, local documentary filmmakers Kelly and Tammy Rundle, and artist Susan Holgersson.

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Expanding Our Reach

Service to our rural viewers: We upgraded our Sterling/Rock Falls transmitter to digital. This allowed us to expand programming choices for viewers, including the addition of WQPT's secondary
channel, MHz Worldview.

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WQPT Kids Programs

We continue to provide outstanding and acclaimed children's programming including the newly released Daniel's Tiger Neighborhood, based on the original Mister Rogers' Neighborhood to engage children through music and imaginative play.

Learn about our Programs for Kids .

Broadcast Scholarships

For the past five years, WQPT has awarded its Broadcast Scholarship to college students pursuing a career in broadcasting. Students may apply the award to tuition and fees.

Learn about our broadcast scholarships .

Freedom Riders

To commemorate the historic Freedom Riders of the early 1960's, WQPT presented a series of special events, screenings, and learning opportunities. We also hosted Diane Nash guest lecturer.

Learn about Freedom Riders .

Educational Outreach

WQPT promotes literacy, childhood readiness and learning skills through a variety of regional activities including the Ready to Learn Conference, our First Book program and educational initiatives.

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Story Contest

The PBS Kids GO Writers Contest is designed to encourage children's artistic and writing skills through hands-on, active learning. This year WQPT received more than 370 entries.

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Hispanic Heritage Month

This year volunteer and community partnerships helped us reach diverse groups with outstanding cultural programs and events to celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month.

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Science for Kids

WQPT volunteer and local teacher Michael Carton was chosen as a second place finisher for the PBS Teachers Innovation Award for his work on Science for Kids, which exposes children to science.

Learn about our Science for Kids .

WQPT Kids

We bring WQPT Kids get up close and personal when PBS Kids characters, such as Curious George, The Cat in the Hat and others visit local schools to promote learning and station awareness.

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The Cities

This regional weekly series, produced by WQPT, focuses on the issues, events and other topics relevant to our viewing area. Viewers tell us they enjoy this unique, local perspective on the issues.

Learn about The Cities.

WQPT/PBS Ambassadors

College students who serve as Ambassadors provide assistance to our initiatives and community activities. This year they helped WQPT reach more than 30,000 children at events and workshops.

Learn about our Ambassadors.

More Outreach

Continued to be a leader in educational outreach and literacy efforts by supporting nearly 500 students in the First Book Club which provides free books to low-income, low-literate students.

Hosted our annual Ready to Learn Conference for early childhood care providers.

Distributed free books at numerous community events including the Conductor's Day at the Botanical Center, Quad City Times Reading Adventures, Reading Readiness, Rock Island County schools, libraries and throughout the area.

Provided a once-in-a-lifetime learning opportunity for 800 middle school, high school, college students and community members by showcasing two original "Freedom Riders" civil rights activists at three screening events.

We hosted Freedom Riders guests Joan Trumpaur-Mullholland and Dion Diamond, as well as Guest Speaker, Diane Nash.

More Outreach continued

Accommodated local libraries, Head Start classrooms and WQPT Kids Club members with educational activities, books and a photo opportunity with the "Cat in the Hat."

Partnered with the Rock Island Center for Math & Science on "Engineering Tomorrow's Workforce" to increase first and second graders interest in careers in the STEM fields. WQPT staff assisted with Technology Camps, after-school clubs and Science Saturdays. With funding from the ALCOA Foundation, WQPT provided the classroom with robotic Lego equipment, books, supplies, an HD video camera and editing software to document experiments and share online.

Hosted Curious George at WIU's Block Party.

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Programming

We expanded our programming to 24/7 and we produced local programs like The Cities and Get Movin'.

We aired regional interest programs including WIU Presents and WIU Sports.

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Station Events

We continued our successful fund-raising events Champagne on the Rocks and Brew Ha Ha. Revenue from these events provide additional financial support to the station. We also host a WQPT Kids Club Week filled with educational and fun events for children.

Learn about our station events .