Would you believe that nearly 800,000 preschoolers are separated from a parent serving in the U.S. military? Often there are challenges presented when these parents return and things are different from how they used to be. On this week's Get Ready To Learn radio show, host Cindy Putman welcomed Ron Rohrbach as a special guest on the show to talk about some of these issues.

WCTE is seeking to fulfill our educational mission and achieve success by coming together, keeping together and working together with our CC-ELM model of community engagement. CC-ELM stands for Community Collaboratives for Early Learning and Media and it was made possible by the Corporation for Public Broadcasting (“CPB”).

Every new day brings something to celebrate. Whether it's a small or large personal victory, or something that the entire community can take part in, looking for opportunities for celebration is a great way to teach your kids empathy and teambuilding. Plus, it helps them look for the good in all situations and be more well-rounded, positive people.

WCTE has a long tradition of education in the Upper Cumberland. Even though the projects and initiatives we have taken on have evolved, our commitment to education has never changed.

Lots of exciting things are happening in the Upper Cumberland, and we hope you’ll tune in each Saturday morning on the WCTE Get Ready To Learn radio show to hear more! Devon Steven, Dir. of Ready To Learn Community Engagement from the Corporation of Broadcasting recently joined WCTE’s Get Ready To Learn host Cindy Putman to talk about all the exciting educational initiatives taking place.

This will be the 21st year the Johnston family has celebrated the life of their precious Sawyer with Stations. What started as a small event has grown to become a free day of fun for the entire community - bringing families and friends together to make lasting memories.

Think back to your childhood. What do you remember most fondly? Chances are your favorite memories include some of the little things your family did together. In today's social media age, there is so much pressure on families to do everything to the fullest, while making these fun moments look effortless. This isn't always possible, but WCTE is out to make things a little easier on you.

The best way to encourage your kids to eat more healthy foods is to set a great example for them. As parents, what you model for your kids can have a huge impact. We hope you’ll consider this as you try to develop healthy eating habits for yourself and your family!

There are many factors that work together to create a happy, loving home environment. This week on the Get Ready To Learn radio show, Cindy Putman speaks with exec. dir. of the Putnam County Habitat for Humanity Pam Ealey about the importance of home.

Libraries may seem less relevant in the modern computer age, but it’s important to remember they are just as important now, if not more so than ever before. Not every home and not every family has access to the same technology. The Putnam County Library is a great resource for families in the Upper Cumberland and it goes way beyond books - although we love books too!

On this week's Get Ready To Learn radio show, host Cindy Putman discusses the challenges of going back to school with Putnam County Schools System's Beth Anderson, who is an educator at Algood Elementary School.

Eating a healthy breakfast can go a long way with helping students stay focused and concentrate during the day. Studies show that students who eat breakfast perform better in school, with better concentration and more energy. Breakfast eating kids are also usually healthier overall. But did you know approximately 8 to 12 percent of all school-aged kids skip breakfast?

According to a recent study, the top back-to-school stress point for adults is shopping for clothes and school items. This is why several community organizations decided to come together and make this process easier for local parents and caregivers.

When it comes to helping at-risk families, there are always opportunities for the community to get involved. One great opportunity will be on July 15th at the Putnam County Fairgrounds. WCTE, the Power of Putnam, Life Church, and Putnam County Schools are celebrating with a huge back-to-school bash.