This paper examined the extent of SSRP utilization at SCPS in Amhara region and identified thernfactors that influence the practical use of the programs in the class room.rnMulti-approach (both quantitative and qualitative research design) forms the presentrninvestigation. By the help of criterion purposive sampling techniques 3 sample zones, 6weredasrnand one special zone, and 33 schools were selected. The sources of data were 1320 students, 23rnteachers, 6 media teachers, 14 directors, 5 wereda education office heads, 5 fOlmal educationrndesk heads (wereda), 2 social studies radio program producers, 2 program & technical teamrnleaders and media center heads each, educational bureau head and 48 classes during reception.rnQuestionnaire, interview and classroom observations were used as data collection instruments.rnThe results showed that there is no unifonnity in using radio programs, i.e., in some schoolsrnSSRP are not used at all , in all of the schools there is no full use of programs and in most of thernschools programs are partially used. Thus, utilization of programs does not satisfy the standardrnset by EMA. Besides, the degree of utilization is impeded by: (1) quality of the radio programs,rnmainly repetition of text book ideas as it is, insufficient pause to respond & less engaging radiornfomlats, (2) technical factors like less audibility of the broadcasts, lack of maintenance servicernand absence of antenna, (3) lack of commitment of personnel at all levels. Thus, EducationrnBureau & media center's follow up mechanism was weak; it didn't exceed more thanrnbroadcasting the programs. In tum school directors give little attention to it. Classroom teachersrnwere also less committed to perfonn before, during & after broadcast activities properly. (4) lackrnof support service mainly shortage of radio sets & their poor reception quality, power, radiornteacher's guide, inability to synchronize broadcast schedule with schools time table in which twornor three sections were crammed under tree shade, presence of untrained personnel on radiornutilization, absence of participation of teachers in radio content selection in most of the schools.rnFinally, recommendations are made to alleviate the problems.