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Our Mission
Share the power of media to provide knowledge and understanding by:
  • Providing outstanding programming.
  • Educating and preparing children and adults for productive and satisfying futures.
  • Enriching the lives of individuals through history, the arts, and science.
  • Offering vital information for the health, safety and welfare of our community.
  • Helping community institutions achieve their goals.
Our Values
  • At Detroit Public Television, we believe in putting our local community first by sharing the power of media to help others achieve their goals.
  • We revere the trust placed in us by our viewers and supporters and strive to ensure that our programs and services uphold the highest standards of
    • Quality
    • Integrity
    • Independence
    • Impartiality
  • We celebrate cultural differences and embrace diverse perspectives.
  • We respect our audience's intelligence and the time they spend with us.
  • We are committed to lifelong learning, with a special emphasis on the development of young children.
Our Vision
Educate - Entertain - Inspire
In Partnership with Our Community
Detroit Public Television is designated as a 501(c)(3) organization. DPTV is licensed under the name Detroit Educational Television Foundation WTVS-Channel 56 in Detroit, and operates under the names DPTV, Detroit Public TV, Channel 56, and WTVS.
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