Who We Are

WGVU Education is committed to helping teachers find suitable media and resources for their classrooms and families in West Michigan. The education team focuses on various delivery methods to reach students, families, and educators with program-related resources. From public television programs to libraries and resources for educators, WGVU education provides vetted choices that work.

What You Love

"Getting students to tell their story and telling their story in ways that the professional journalists do… it’s this really great mixture of doing their own thing, but doing it in the right way."

- Preston

"As a parent leader for First Steps Kent, I know the organization’s partnership with WGVU has been instrumental in getting the word out about the importance of early childhood development."

- Taniah 

"This WGVU workshop has provided a tremendous resource to help navigate this challenging landscape we live in! I feel more confident in helping my kids through this."

- Parent attending WGVU Media Literacy & Wellness Workshop

How We Work

Within West Michigan, WGVU Education partners with numerous organizations to reach students and families from early childhood through high school. Area-wide alliances with schools, education non-profit organizations, and Grand Valley State University boosted awareness. They assist the diverse educators working to inform children in West Michigan.

This year, WGVU has participated in over thirty free educational events with more than one thousand reported students, educators, and families.