mission and vision
Ensuring Michigan teachers and students can learn
everywhere, anytime.
WHAT IS THE MICHIGAN LEARNING CHANNEL?
The Michigan Learning Channel (MLC) is a statewide educational partnership, supported by local public media stations, with the goal of providing resources and opportunities for educators, families, and learners.
Mission
We work to positively impact education across Michigan by sharing resources for teaching and learning and bringing together educators, partners, families, and learners to support and celebrate innovative teaching and learning.
Vision
We envision a media-rich and deeply connected education ecosystem where all young people and families have access to high-quality educational resources that educate, inform, and inspire.
OUR CONTENT IS FREE
Our resources, experiences, and programs are always free for everyone.
Why Our Programming Is Special
We bridge classroom learning with real-world experiences through programs like virtual field trips to Michigan's cultural sites and career exploration featuring local professionals, ensuring students connect academic concepts to practical applications.
Explore Our Learning Hub for Educational Resources
Discover engaging lesson plans, project guides, and interactive learning opportunities - all carefully curated to support both educators and learners across the Great Lakes State.
Aligned with Educational Standards
Our content is expertly aligned with Michigan's educational standards and instructional calendar delivering high-quality educational programming to every corner of Michigan.
Our Station Partners
Michigan Learning Channel represents a collaboration between seven public television stations across Michigan, forming a comprehensive educational network that reaches every corner of the Great Lakes State. This innovative partnership creates a unified force dedicated to providing high-quality educational programming and resources to Michigan's diverse communities.
WDCQ-TV, operated by Delta College, serves Michigan's Great Lakes Bay Region, Flint, and the Thumb area with PBS programming and award-winning local documentaries.
WTVS, branded as Detroit PBS, delivers PBS programming and locally produced content to Southeast Michigan and parts of Canada, operating independently as Michigan's only community-licensed public television station.
WCMU Public Media serves central Michigan, broadcasting from Central Michigan University and covering 42 counties.
WGVU Public Media broadcasts from Grand Valley State University, serving West and Southwest Michigan with PBS, NPR, and locally produced programming.
WKAR Public Media is part of Michigan State University Broadcasting Services, offering award-winning original programming and the best from PBS and NPR to Michigan's capital region.
PBS Michiana WNIT serves the South Bend–Elkhart region, broadcasting educational and cultural programming to northern Indiana and southwest Michigan.
WNMU-TV broadcasts from Northern Michigan University, reaching Michigan’s Upper Peninsula with PBS programming and regional public affairs.
