Cable in the Classroom

Cable in the Classroom (CIC) is the U.S. cable industry’s education foundation. Our mission is to foster the use of cable content and technology to expand and enhance learning for children and youth nationwide.

Working in partnership with and on behalf of the cable industry, CIC advocates for the visionary, sensible and effective use of media in homes, schools, and communities.

A Teacher's Story
Eric Langhorst , a 2006 Cable's Leaders in Learning Award Winner demonstrates how he uses Cable in the Classroom resources in his classroom.

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Education Outreach

Free cable and broadband connections to schools and libraries across the country.
Access to 500+ hours of educational television programming and online resources from cable networks.
Visionary and educationally powerful resources that fire the imagination of creative educators, parents, opinion leaders, and policymakers.
Award-winning online learning experiences that inform all learners about the powerful educational advantages of broadband and multimedia.

National Leadership

Leads a national effort to expand media literacy education to help adults and children understand and evaluate the messages disseminated by technology media.
Hosts forums with education and policy leaders on educational topics in the news.
Celebrates excellence and leadership in education and honors those who improve teaching and learning.
Provides information and useful tools to support educators facing a wide range of challenges.

Industry Outreach

Provides a cable education clearinghouse with tools and resources to help local cable operators and programmers in their outreach to education.
Hosts forums and networking opportunities for cable operators and programmers.

25 Massachusetts Ave NW, Suite 100, Washington, DC 20001 Phone: 202.222.2335 | Fax: 202.222.2336
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