Greenfield Central highlights student-run radio and TV program, expands real-world partnerships

Greenfield Central High School’s Radio-TV program presented a student showcase to the school board, describing curricular coursework, student capstone placements, and community partnerships that provide hands-on experience in broadcast production.

The program’s department chair, Max Holtzclaw, told the board the department offers a four-year progression from introductory “principals” classes through an advanced capstone year that places students with real clients: “We’re gonna get them really involved in the real world kind of experience,” Holtzclaw said. “Capstone is definitely meant to get the kids out. It’s more individual, but at the same time, it’s a great learning experience.”

Students and instructors said the program combines in-class instruction with production work for local partners, and maintains two television studios and a live radio station. “We have two…