Ministries of Education should be expressing their opposition to this crass commercial venture. The CTF is proud to join with the many community and national groups that refuse to sell out our students. It facilitates critical thinking and awareness about popular culture, and provides excellent media literacy programming. Most importantly, unlike YNN, it is completely free of advertising. Teachers can choose from over 360 hours of commercial-free Cable in the Classroom programming per month, taping programs at home or at school and using them according to their needs.
Many programs also have lesson plans and other support materials to encourage active learning.
Launched in 1995 by Prime Minister Jean Chretien, CITC was developed in response to teachers' requests for access to cable television programs to enhance their curriculum. Already, cable company members have connected over 8,600 schools, providing free cable hook-up and ongoing service.