"...educational television does not attempt to compete with commercial TV for the mass audience interested in entertainment. The inherent appeal of educational programs is to those who are eager to learn - and there are more of these than one might imagine."

Dr. Asa Knowles, former President of the University of Toledo and the first President of Trustees of the Greater Toledo Educational Television Foundation

Firmly rooted in education and discovery, WGTE has built on the proposition of the Greater Toledo Educational Television Foundation - there is much to learn and many who are eager. what began as French lessons in the middle elementary grades in Toledo Public schools, continues with today's interactive science programs, broadcast and webcast to many of Ohio's classrooms. Clearly, we have left our mark on generations of learners, but we have offered so much more.

In over 50 years of Television and over 25 years of radio history, we have enriched the lives of those we have touched. Those are immeasurable milestones. Here are some of TV 30's more tangible events:

1952
Greater Toledo Educational Foundation organized

1953
First broadcast signal sent

1959
WGTE broadcasts educational program on regular basis

1968
Studio and offices move to the Toledo Board of Education

1969
TV 30 increases power from 355 to 1,000,000 watts. Coverage area is extended from two miles to 60 miles.

1970
First TV 30 broadcast in color and full-color capability from tape, network and studio resources.

1983
WGTE moves to 136 N. Huron Street

1989
New satellite dish terminal installed.

1993
WGTE named as nationwide model site for PTV, the Ready to Learn Service.

2001
WGTE breaks ground for new building at 1270 S. Detroit Avenue

2003
WGTE moves into new building at 1270 S. Detroit Avenue