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Jeep: Steel Soldier

Developed for the battlefield during World War II, the Jeep was called the wartime "limousine of Presidents and Privates" and was the vehicle of choice for transport and attack. This remarkable documentary, produced by WGTE Public Media, vividly recalls how the small and mighty Jeep carried men

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Let's All Go Down to Tiedtke's

Inhale, once again, the aromas of the first floor food displays. Thread your way through the crowds to see "the giant" and find a seat in the Seaway Cafeteria for Art Barrie's "Summit Conference" radio broadcast. See where the sidewalks bustle with shoppers making plans to meet at

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Undefeated: The Chuck Ealey Story

WGTE looks at the history and the legacy of the '60s and '70s through the inspiring life of UT Quarterback Chuck Ealey. Experience the joys and the highs, the electricity and the love, the pains and the sorrows, the perseverance and fight for equality. Take a journey with us, Chuck Ealey and his

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Lake Erie: Ohio's Great Lake

Explores Lake Erie's impact on the history, economy, agriculture, recreation and industry of communities in Ohio. Using archival film, photographs, and high definition footage, WGTE illustrates how this invaluable natural resource influences virtually every aspect of the lives of those living

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Storied Life of Millie Benson

A complete life story of Millie Benson, this video contains a rare interview with the late Millie Benson who is the writer primarily of the Nancy Drew Mysteries. Learn about Benson's exciting life from her midwestern childhood to big city success. Experts on American literature and those who knew

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• Views: 1078 WGTE Town Hall: Leading in Literacy

  Bill Harris hosted this live program that examines one of the most pressing issues facing our community - the problem of low literacy rates among preschool aged children. Children entering school with high literacy skills are "ready to learn" and move to the head of the class. Children with weak reading skills begin school at a disadvantage, a gap that may grow wider as their educational experiece proceeds. How can we break the cycle?

   

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• Views: 891 WGTE Town Hall: American Graduate

  WGTE presented this live Town Hall program "American Graduate - Finding Solutions for Toledo's Kids"

  We also broadcast special editions of "Deadline Now," focusing on graduation rates and community solutions in October and December.

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• Views: 161 Deadline NOW: Toledo Public Schools

  Friday, May 21, 2010 at 9:30 p.m.

  Toledo Public Schools (TPS) are facing a steadily worsening financial crisis. Earlier this month, voters overwhelmingly turned down an income tax levy to help close a $30 million budget gap -- and the problems don't stop there. What can TPS do to balance its budget, provide high quality education and regain public trust? Jack Lessenberry poses these and many other questions to TPS Superintendent John Foley and TPS Board President Bob Vasquez.

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• Views: 310 Deadline Now: Toledo Public Schools

  Friday, May 6, 2011
  

  Toledo Public Schools are facing a crisis and a challenge like no other in their history. On one hand, they are struggling with declining enrollment and less funding. At the same time, local leadership is attempting to radically restructure the system. Superintendent of Toledo Public Schools Jerome Pecko and Jim Gault, Chief Academic Officer for the system, are Jack Lessenberry's guests this week.

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