Since 1961 WETA has been a trusted partner in the DC community — a local touchstone for free, quality educational programming and activities. With deep roots in public education, WETA was founded to enrich the lives of the people of Greater Washington, and over the years we have developed educational resources that serve all local residents, including some of the most vulnerable and underserved. Learn more below about what we are doing and the impact we are having in our community.