Established in 1953 by an act of the Alabama State Legislature, Alabama Public Television (APT) was the first statewide public television network in the nation, and it was created to provide educational opportunities and services to Alabama residents through the latest and most prevalent technologies. Today, APT continues to serve Alabamians with original productions that tell Alabama’s story and various award-winning educational programs. Our mission is to provide essential educational services with the highest quality and help our state reach true school equity statewide.
Established in 1953 by an act of the Alabama State Legislature, Alabama Public Television (APT) was the first statewide public television network in the nation, and it was created to provide educational opportunities and services to Alabama residents through the latest and most prevalent technologies. Today, APT continues to serve Alabamians with original productions that tell Alabama’s story and various award-winning educational programs. Our mission is to provide essential educational services with the highest quality and help our state reach true school equity statewide.