Educational Programming

WEIU - The Kids' Choice!

Each week, WEIU-TV broadcasts more than 40 hours of quality PBS Kids programming. These programs not only entertain, but also focus on literacy development, healthy lifestyles, and positive social skills.

Partnership with CCR&R

WEIU Educational Services

  • Ke'an Armstrong

  • Educational Services Coordinator
    ksarmstrong@eiu.edu | 217-581-7193

  • To Schedule Literacy Visits:

  • Penny Krabel

  • Quality Counts Literacy Specialist
    prkrabel@eiu.edu | 217-581-6698

WEIU has engaged in a collaborative effort with Child Care Resource and Referral (CCR&R) to provide training and resources for teachers, parents and child care providers to extend the learning power of the children's programming we broadcast. Our services include:

  • Community-based projects such as child care provider literacy visits.
  • Health and literacy outreach.
  • Book and literacy kit distribution programs, events, and more.

CCR&R is part of the Illinois Network of Child Care Resource and Referral Agencies and is funded by the Illinois Department of Human Services.

Kids Day 2013 - Aug. 17

Curious children are invited to "Go Bananas" with Curious George at the annual WEIU Kids Day on Saturday, Aug. 17, at Kiwanis Park in Charleston. Come "monkey around" with us and learn about all kinds of exciting things!

This event will run from 10 a.m. until Noon; more information is available on this flyer.

Kids Day 2013 is made possible by these community/area participants:

Thanks to Our Underwriters!

The following companies/organizations make our educational programs possible!