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Show Highlights
St. John’s College, Magruder, and Benjamin Banneker
December 14, 2024
It’s Academic is hosted by Emmy Award-winning journalist Hillary Howard and produced by Altman Productions, Inc. in cooperation with DMR Productions, LLC and WETA.
Hillary Howard
Host
Upcoming Episodes
Episodes initially broadcast on Saturdays at 10:00 a.m. and 7:00 p.m. on WETA PBS and WETA Metro. Each episode will encore on Sundays at 4:00pm on WETA Metro, the following Monday at 3:00 p.m. on WETA PBS and 7:00 p.m. on WETA Metro.
The Guinness Book of World Records has recognized It’s Academic as the world’s longest-running high school TV quiz show. Founded in 1961 by Sophie Altman, It’s Academic has for over 60 years featured thousands of students from high schools throughout the Washington, DC region. It’s Academic provides a showcase for high school students, encourages intellectual curiosity and promotes a lifelong journey of learning and accomplishments.
Winner of many broadcast prizes, including eight Emmy Awards, It’s Academic is endorsed by the National Association of School Boards. By showcasing the achievements of teenagers from local schools, the show has secured a remarkable place in the history of television.