Programming & Resources: Cable Initiatives

Cable Initiatives - For classroom & communityFor more than 20 years, the cable industry has been providing educational tools and resources that help teachers, students and parents. In addition to TV programs, cable companies and networks have created a number of initiatives to engage learners, whether they’re children or adults. These include projects that get kids up and moving, learning and doing. Examples include creating videos, working with charities, competing in science challenges, and being inspired by a mentor.

Cable initiatives typically include print and online educational content, lesson plans, and sometimes games, competitions, and prizes. Cable companies have also honored outstanding teachers with national award programs contests and grants. A few examples of cable initiatives are included below.

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Our History Our Month - The Black List series
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In honor of the 10th Anniversary of September 11, 2001, MTV Act and Figment.com team up to sponsor writing contest on “confronting tolerance.”
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The BET Foundation hosted the 7th Annual Women's Health Symposium, connecting women with local health experts to educate them on how to make healthier lifestyle choices.

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Healthy Eating and Active Living (HEAL) for Life Campaign

The BET Foundation launched "Healthy Eating and Active Living" (HEAL) for life in 2003.

USA Network Characters Unite National Town Hall with Tom Brokaw

USA Network hosted a first-ever Characters Unite National Town Hall, a groundbreaking high-level discussion on how America's increasingly diverse and divided population can find common ground on today's complex social issues.

USA Network's Characters Unite Campaign

Characters Unite, USA Network's public service campaign was created to combat intolerance, prejudice and discrimination.

Viacom, Gates Foundation & Comcast Reward $30,000

Nicki Minaj Joins the Get Schooled Foundation and Comcast to Reward $30,000 in College Scholarships and to recognize Collins Academy for winning a National Attendance Challenge.

MTV GYT Get Yourself Tested

Responding to the fact that one in two young people will get a sexually transmitted disease (STD) by age 25—and most won’t know it—the GYT campaign is a youthful, empowering social movement.

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Through location footage, interviews, realistic reenactments, and original period accounts, this documentary chronicles the life of the Native American princess who forged an improbable peace between two nations.
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This program traces this mysterious star's life -- from her poor childhood in Stockholm through her early years in Hollywood silent films to her smooth transition to talkies with her low, throaty voice.
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Portrait of the architect behind the now well-established tradition of First Lady activist.
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Learn how teens are using Twitter and how can they minimize privacy concerns in this iKeepCurrent lesson.
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Learn how new technologies bridge the generation gap and promote closer bonds in this iKeepCurrent lesson.