1. Tune in: A number of state educational television systems, Public Broadcasting Service member stations, and scores of public, education and government access television channels broadcast Education News live and rebroadcast it in cities and towns around the United States. Major national cable outlets, including the Channel One network, also rebroadcast the program. Check local listings for air times or search "viewing options" listed for each broadcast.

   If Education News does not air in your community, you can call your local cable provider or public access channel to request it. The program is available free to television and cable outlets, including community cable access stations, school board stations, and government and public access stations. Many of these outlets will broadcast or cable-cast Education News if a community member requests it. If you need further assistance please contact us at 1-800-USA-LEARN or Education.TV@ed.gov.

2. Create a "downlink" site: You can take part in Education News as part of an organized group meeting at a "downlink" site. All it takes is for one person to invite the key people in the community, school or neighborhood who care about education, and then to find a site that has a satellite dish.

   In most communities, that site will often be a school building. If your local school or school district is not equipped with satellite capability, there are national organizations that encourage their local affiliates to serve as downlink facilities for Education News. These include Public Broadcasting System member stations and local chambers of commerce. Other possible downlink sites are public libraries, community colleges, television stations, government offices, businesses, hospitals, hotels, and even private homes with backyard satellite dishes.

3. Join Education News on-line: Archived web casts of each show are available at http://www.connectlive.com/events/ednews/

• To access our on-line registration system, visit http://registerevent.ed.gov

• Go to the "Broadcast Shows" option to register for the Education News season or for individual broadcasts.

• TV stations and downlink sites must register before receiving satellite coordinates for our free programming.

• Your registration allows us to notify you of any last minute content or technical changes.

• Your registration helps ensure we can continue to offer this free service.

The registration system will automatically send you a confirmation email upon registration. However, if you are uncertain if you are registered, go to http://registerevent.ed.gov

• Select "Broadcast Shows."
• Login with your username and password.
• The system will indicate your registration information.

There are 2 ways to obtain coordinates.

1. Coordinates are sent via e-mail within 1-2 business days, after you have registered, or as soon as they become available.

2. You can obtain coordinates yourself by visiting http://registerevent.ed.gov. Select "Broadcast Shows," login with your username and password. Select "Tech Info" for the satellite coordinates of the upcoming broadcast.

Do not hesitate to e-mail Education.TV@ed.gov or call 1-800-USA-LEARN if you experience any problems accessing the coordinates or need assistance.

Due to budget constraints, we have a very limited supply of Education News copies. However, we do offer a monthly mailing list for broadcast facilities without satellite capability. If you have an emergency need or wish to be added to our list please e-mail Education.TV@ed.gov with your request. Please include your name, title, address, phone number and tape preference (options below).

Copies of the most recent programs are available free of charge. Tapes are usually ready for distribution about 14-21 days after the original broadcast. All copies are closed-captioned. Permission is granted to broadcast, duplicate and distribute all programs.

DVD and BETA SP formats are available in English or dubbed into Spanish.

• Stations without satellite capability can receive Education News videos every month for broadcast, by sending a request to Education.TV@ed.gov.
• Requests should include a full mailing address and format preference.
• Options are listed above.

Please contact 800-USA-LEARN or e-mail: Education.TV@ed.gov