KLRN uses the power of media to better serve the needs of its South Central Texas community for more than 51 years.

The MISSION of KLRN is to enrich the lives of people throughout South Central Texas through the power of communication—providing quality programs and services that advance education, art, culture and community.

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2013 Education InitiativesKLRN’s Education Department exists to creatively engage

and inspire lifelong learning.

KLRN was recognized by the San Antonio Association for the Education of Young Children as the 2013 Community Leader of the Year. The station

received the honor for its early childhood initiatives.

In 2013, KLRN continued to grow and lead strong early childhood programs for children birth to age 5, through their families, and formal caregivers. The station delivers community-based family strengthening services that prepare children to enter school ready to learn and prepared to succeed.

KLRN believes there is power in sharing experiences, information and ideas. When caregivers learn more about child development, they learn how to promote literacy and school readiness through everyday opportunities.

This year, KLRN served over 2,150 adults and children at 260 enrichment activities. Enrichment activities, like Play & Learn, teach adults practical

strategies to support children’s holistic development and explore

the borderless classroom. As we build engaging experiences, adults learn

more about their role as a teacher, advocate, and nutritionist resulting in stronger, healthier families.

As a partner in education, KLRN is committed to strengthening the quality of child care throughout San Antonio. The station delivered

free professional development opportunities for formal caregivers via Training Through Television, Little Bites, Big Steps and Super STEAM Saturday Trainings (Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, and Math).

KLRN engages caregivers, offers support, and encourages their professional development. More than 430 teachers, center directors, and center nutritionists earned 1500+ training hours this year. Early education providers returned to their sites empowered and prepared to create stimulating, nurturing, and developmentally appropriate experiences for children in their care.

KLRN’s Healthy Kids Project supports healthy lifestyles by influencing eating decisions and

physical activities as we share media resources and lesson plans with educators.

As children’s dietary behaviors are formed early, it is important that they take ownership of their personal eating and fitness habits.

In Spring 2013, Harlandale ISD and Edgewood ISD signed a Memorandum of Understanding to participate in the school based phase of Healthy Kids.

“I have become a better teacher for them.

When I began, I didn’t have a clue how I could help

them learn more. Now I have the tools and knowledge to steer my boys in the right

direction. I am truly grateful for this experience.”

-Jacob, a parent

America’s LargestClassroom

KLRN believes it is important to nurture a student’s natural curiosity and to support their interests by involving collaborative, tactile learning,

setting girls on the “science fast track” toward improved critical thinking skills, enhanced problem solving abilities, and a successful career in science.

198 girls have registered for free membership and exclusive invitations to meet-ups.

KLRN knows creative, interactive experiences engages students and inspires teachers. As school budgets are becoming leaner many campuses are eliminating field trips. By delivering the Dinosaur

George-Museum in the Classroom on campus, KLRN cultivates a collective activity for students, faculty, and families.

From October 2012-September 2013, 31,785 children and 6,020 adults attended via 27 school visits.

2013 Community & Outreach Initiatives

Local Programming

KLRN hosted a screening of MAKERS: Women Who Make America in March. A distinguished panel of local and state women leaders represented government, arts, corporate, non-profit, and education leadership.

In September, KLRN partnered with Texas A&M International University (TAMIU) to host a screening of LATINO

AMERICANS. The screening was followed by a panel discussion led by TAMIU president, Dr. Ray Keck, III.

KLRN hosted a second screening in the Robert L.B. Tobin Studio at KLRN with over 100 people in attendance.

Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM): A Critical Need

In July, KLRN partnered with the American Association of Hispanics in Higher Education for a ground-breaking televised broadcast designed to initiate a discussion about the need to recruit and graduate a critical mass of Hispanics in the STEM disciplines. A panel of state and national experts discussed industry STEM occupational needs, recruitment and retention strategies, and action plan for priming the STEM pump.

San Antonio Symphony Celebrates the Romantic-Johannes Brahms

KLRN again partnered with the San Antonio Symphony. Under the direction of conductor Sebastian Lang-Lessing, the symphony performed musical selections from their upcoming Brahms Festival. The preview performance, KLRN: San Antonio Symphony Celebrates the Romantic-Johannes Brahms, was recorded in the Robert L.B. Tobin Studio and later aired on KLRN.

The Lone Star Emmy-nominated series, TEXAS WEEK with Rick Casey, is San Antonio’s only local, weekly television program dedicated to exploring the top local news stories in depth.

Each week, ARTS, a KLRN production, takes viewers on a journey into the San Antonio arts scene. Asia Ciaravino hosts.

KLRN broadcast the three major 2013 Fiesta Parades; Texas Cavaliers’ River Parade, The Battle of Flowers Parade and The Flambeau Parade. KLRN viewers had a front row seat to enjoy

the beauty and pageantry of these iconic San Antonio events. The parades were broadcast live on KLRN HD, on KLRN Vme, our Spanish language channel, and streamed online at klrn.org. Viewers in all 50 states as well as more than 5,000 people in 40 countries-from Argentina to Canada and as far away as Japan watched online.

With a wide array of programming and services, KLRN gives three million of your South Texas constituents access to the information and educational resources that are essential

to this region.

KLRN reaches 3 million viewers in 30 counties.

The four digital channels are available free over-the-air and don’t require a cable or satellite subscription.

REVENUEA Contributions & Program Underwriting B Educational ServicesC Community Service Grants D Auction & Events E Production Activities F MiscellaneousG KLRN Endowment Fund, Inc Distribution

EXPENSESA Program Services B Marketing & Development C General & Administrative

FY 2013 Results of Operations

80% of KLRN’s annual budget largely represents community support.

A. 47%

A. 63%

B. 10%

B. 27%

C. 20%

C.10%

D. 12%

E. 7%F. 1% G. 3%

Patrick Lopez Interim President & CEO Julie CoanSr. Vice President & Chief Operating Officer Cynthia ShieldsSr. Vice President of Institutional Advancement

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