In Control and WDKX presents
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In Control and WDKX presents
May, 2014 EDUCATION NEWS 9th Annual Greater Rochester Teen Book Festival Saturday, May 17, 2014 9:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m. The authors will arrive around 8:45 a.m. Come cheer for them and watch the parade! Celebrate Youth Media! FREE SCREENING: OPEN TO THE PUBLIC LITTLE THEATRE (Theatre #2) 240 East Avenue, Rochester Nazareth College Main entrance at Shults Center 4245 East Avenue Rochester, NY 14618 Saturday, MAY 17, 2014 at 3-5:30 p.m. Raising 100,000 Voices is a project where local youth and young adults learn videography to document topics of relevance to them as they emerge into adulthood in their community. Come see their short films! Stop by the WXXI Booth for Summer Learning Resources The Ninth Annual Greater Rochester Teen Book Festival is FREE and open to everyone, but seating preference will be given to teen readers at all sessions! No registration is needed...just come and enjoy the day! If you are a teacher or librarian and are planning on bringing classes/buses with you, visit: |http://teenbookfestival.org/documents/Donationform.pdf Bring along your school mascot! There will be a dedicated mascot changing area! In Control and WDKX presents: Lollypop Farm & WXXI Celebrate Reading Saturday 05/10/2014 10:00am - 11:30am Free but must register! A Documentary Film Young Black Male: America's Promise or America's Problem Join us for this powerful and thought provoking film followed with an open discussion on the problems facing Young Black Males and what solutions are available to them. Join us for some reading fun with our friends from Lollypop Farm. Our friends at Lollypop Farm are joining us for reading fun and special activities at WXXI Studios (280 State Street) on Saturday, May 10 from 10 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. Lollypop Farm will be bringing some of their favorite dogs with them to join in the fun. We’ll have story time with the dog, make some canine crafts, and learn more about how to care for man’s best friend. Thursday, May 8th Little Theater 240 East Avenue, Rochester Doors open at 5pm Tickets: $10.00 The event is free and open to the public but space is limited and reservations are required. Call (585) 258-0200 to make your reservation today. Tickets available at: Mad Flavors: 185 Lyell Avenue In Control: 470 West Main Street This event is sponsored by: In association with WXXI Public Broadcasting Sponsored by Planned Parenthood, Utchat Visions, and St. John Fisher College 1 AMERICAN GRADUATE—LET’S MAKE IT HAPPEN COMING UP: Intelligence Squared US: Does affirmative action on campuses do more harm than good? Affirmative action, when used as a factor in college admissions, is meant to foster diversity and provide equal opportunities in education for underrepresented minorities. But is it achieving its stated goals and helping the population it was created to support? What impact will this have on high school graduates looking to attend college? Airs Sunday, May 4, 2014 at 9 p.m. on AM1370 WXXI Radio & wxxi.org/listen. WXXI is dedicated to building awareness of the national and local issues that have led to an alarming dropout rate and to help our community find solutions to ensure a greater number of graduates in the future. Intelligence Squared US: Is the future of the university online? Does the traditional classroom stand a chance? Will online education be the great equalizer, or is a campus-based college experience still necessary? More clicks fewer bricks? Airs Sunday, May 11, 2014 at 9 p.m. on AM1370 WXXI Radio & wxxi.org/listen. Learn More: http://wxxi.org/grad Learn About The Issues & Events Find WXXI On-Air Program Highlights & WXXI News Coverage Watch On-Demand Programming Connect with Volunteer & Mentoring Opportunities Find Youth & Family Services and Community Partners Local Support Provided in Part By: Host an American Promise screening! The documentary gives a rare look into the lives of two middle class black families as the navigate the ups and downs of parenting and educating their sons. The film follows the two sons from kindergarten through high school. If you are interested in hosting your own screening/discussion with your class or group go to http://wxxi.org/grad for more information. Intelligence Squared US: Outlook for Millennials: Do they stand a chance? Millennials— growing up with revolutionary technology and entering adulthood in a time of recession—have recently been much maligned. Are their critics right? Sunday, May 18, 2014 at 9 p.m. on AM1370 WXXI Radio & wxxi.org/ listen Raise your voice. Raise the rate. Raise up. Youth 15-22 years old are invited to submit their original raps and poems about the dropout crisis in American High Schools. Poems and raps can be submitted by one person (individual) or by a group. 5 individual poems/raps will be chosen as our winners, and each person will receive a $5,000 educational scholarship and a trip to Washington DC to perform at the Kennedy Center on September 28 as part of a huge show around this issue. One group poem/rap will also be selected to receive a $2,500 award. Finalists will be selected through a three-round process in which the American public and special guest judges – including Rosario Dawson and Russell Simmons – will vote. After the event at the Kennedy Center, the participants in The Raise Up Project have an opportunity to be featured in a National Public Radio series that will air in in late 2014. So what are you waiting for? Visit http://www.raiseupproject.org/ The competition is open for submissions until June 30, 2014. The voting period will be 2 WXXI is dedicated to building awareness of the national and local issues that have led to an alarming dropout rate and to help our community find solutions to ensure a greater number of graduates in the future. Learn More: http://wxxi.org/grad 3 May 2014—MORE NEWS Use American Promise For Teacher Professional Development WXXI American Grad: http://wxxi.org/grad http://interactive.wxxi.org/highlights/2014/03/american-promiseRaise your voice. Raise the rate. Raise up. teacher-classroom-resources Youth 15-22 years old are invited to submit their original raps Four Online Teacher Professional Development Opportunities and poems about the dropout crisis in American High Schools. from Teaching Tolerance to help school faculty become more Poems and raps can be submitted by one person (individual) or aware of the ways schools do and don't work well for Africanby a group. 5 individual poems/raps will be chosen as our American male students. Each module uses video clips from the winners, and each person will receive a $5,000 educational film, American Promise, to facilitate discussion among scholarship and a trip to Washington DC to perform at the instructors about the kinds of practices and pedagogical Kennedy Center on September 28 as part of a huge show approaches that are effective. around this issue. One group poem/rap will also be selected to receive a $2,500 award. Four Professional Development Modules Classroom Identities—Explore the influence of identity on Finalists will be instruction, selected through a three-round process in which classroom particularly as it relates to race, the American public and special guest judges – including gender and class. Rosario Dawson and Russell Simmons – will vote. After the Exploring Assimilation—Focus on the processes of event at the Kennedy Center, the participants in The Raise Up assimilation, which may consciously or unconsciously occur Project have an opportunity to be featured in a National Public inside of the classroom. Radio series that will air in in late 2014. So what are you waiting for? Rethinking Achievement—Understand the issues Visit http://www.raiseupproject.org/ surrounding achievement. The Education System, Outside and Within—Investigate The competition is open for submissions until June 30, the idea of education as a system by taking a macro 2014. The voting period will be the entire month of July. approach. Nazareth College, in collaboration with WXXI Public Broadcasting Council and The Little Theatre , is excited to present The 2014 Rochester Teen Film Festival, an annual celebration of youth filmmakers, which honors the work of urban, suburban, and rural teenagers. The festival gives teenagers the opportunity to share their films with each other and the Greater Rochester Community. Visit: http://interactive.wxxi.org/highlights/2013/01/ rochester-teen-film-festival Or contact Brian Bailey, Nazareth College assistant professor of adolescent education, at (585) 389-2764 or [email protected]. MOVE TO INCLUDE is a partnership between WXXI and the Golisano Foundation designed to promote inclusion for people with intellectual and physical disabilities. Through programming and special events, WXXI and the Golisano Foundation look to build a more inclusive community by inspiring and motivating people to embrace different abilities and include all people in every aspect of community life. Community Cinema is a public education and civic engagement initiative featuring screenings of independent films and panel discussions. 6/23/14 at 7-9 p.m. Little Theater 240 East Avenue, Rochester “MOVE TO INCLUDE will help people better understand what it means to be someone who lives with an intellectual or other disability,” said Ann Costello, Director of the Golisano Foundation. The Foundation is one of the largest private foundations in the United States devoted exclusively to supporting programs for people with intellectual or developmental disabilities. FREE AND OPEN TO THE PUBLIC The New Black The New Black takes viewers into the pews, onto the streets, and provides a seat at the kitchen table as it tells the story of the historic fight to win marriage equality in Maryland, charting the evolution of this divisive issue within the black community. Programs & Events Listings at: http://wxxi.org/include HIGHLIGHT: Watch "The Address" on-demand, as students, with learning challenges, memorize, practice and recite the Gettysburg Address publicly. Be inspired by their perseverance and abilities! Available through 5/7/14. http://wxxi.org/theaddress Community Cinema is presented by ITVS, funded by Corporation for Public Broadcasting, a private corporation funded by the American people with additional support from the National Endowment for the Arts. 4 WXXI-TV/HD 21.1 Over the Air PROGRAMMING Highlights WXXI-TV 21.1: Channel 11/Ch.1221 WXXI-WORLD 21.2 on Ch. 1275 WXXI-CREATE 21.3: Ch. 1276 Outside of Monroe County, see wxxi.org/twchannels to look-up your channel locations, as they may vary. WXXI DAYTIME KIDS HIGHLIGHTS PBS LearningMedia NY Online Collections Peg +Cat - http://pbskids.org/peg/ School year re-record rights. – Airs 5/5 at 9 a.m. and 3:00 p.m. (repeats 5/9 at 9 a.m. and 3:00 p.m. and 5/26 at 9 a.m. and 3 p.m.) - Episode 120: The Arch Villain Problem / The Straight and Narrow Problem. Learning Goal: Understanding straight, narrow, curved. Secondary Learning Goal: Counting sides to determine shapes (rectangles, triangles, squares), counting by tens to 100. Over 400 digital resources aligned with grades 5-8 Common Core State Standards for Mathematics and focused on critical middle school math concepts: http://pbslm.org/collection/mathcore/ Regents Review AIRS THE WEEKS OF 5/5 & 5/12 at 5PM: School year re-record rights. 5/5—Algebra I ( NEW Common Core) 5/6— English Language Arts (NEW Common Core) 5/7—U.S. History & Government 5/8—Living Environment 5/9—Global History & Geography 5/12—Algebra 2/Trigonometry 5/13—Physical Setting/Earth 5/14—Geometry 5/15—Physical Setting/Physics 5/16—Physical Setting/Chemistry Available soon on-demand at: http://regentsreviewny.net Cyberchase Movie - http://pbskids.org/ cyberchase/ School year re-record rights. Three kids, Jackie, Matt, Inez and their bird friend Digit must save Cyberspace from the evil Hacker with the use of strategy and math skills. Airs 5/19 at 6 a.m. Jonathan Bird’s Blue World http://www.blueworldtv.com/ - School year re-record rights. 5/19 at 5PM – Whitetip Reef Sharks, The Kelp Forest, and River of Wrecks 5/20 at 5PM – Queen Anne’s Revenge: Blackbeard’s Shipwreck, and Night of the Mantas 5/21 at 5PM - Invasive Species and the Deepest Dive. 5/22 at 5PM - Blue Shark Adventure, Underwater Cavern, Giants of the Depths Designed for middle school students of diverse learning styles and backgrounds Innovative and engaging media reflecting a wide range of culturally responsive perspectives A growing collection from public television station contributors, independent producers, student teams, and educators Each resource includes an educator-approved activity designed to deepen students' understanding of math concepts Videos, interactives, animations, and infographics Do your students need practice with content-area reading? We've got you covered! With these self-paced online lessons, perfect for blended learning environments, students can read, review vocabulary, and practice writing in the content areas. Lessons cover: Science, Math, Health and Social Studies. http://pbslm.org/collection/midlit/ Learn More; 3/12/14 Webinar Archive for Teachers: http://wgbh1.adobeconnect.com/p7fb7jgvaxs/ 2014 National Geographic Bee – http://nationalgeographic.com/geobee/ School year re-record rights. Schools with students in grades four through eight are eligible for this entertaining and challenging test of geographic knowledge. Airs 5/23 at 5-6 p.m. 5 WXXI-TV/HD 21.1 Over the Air Primetime PROGRAMMING Highlights yyy Time-Warner Cable Changes Its Channel Line-Up Monroe County Cable customers you’ll find WXXI’s channels at these new locations: WXXI-TV 21.1: Channel 11/Ch.1221 WXXI-WORLD 21.2 on Ch. 1275 WXXI-CREATE 21.3: Ch. 1276 If you are outside Monroe County, please check wxxi.org/twchannels to look-up channel locations as they vary by county. Islands of Britain – In ISLANDS OF BRITAIN, actor Martin Clunes sets out to explore these beautiful but remote communities, shedding new light on their history, culture, flora and fauna. Airs 5/2 at 9-11:30 p.m. School year re-record rights. #101 – The North - Exploring the remote Scottish islands, Clunes begins his journey on Muckle Flugga, the most northerly outpost of the British Isles. #102 – The West - Next stop is Forvik in the Shetlands, occupied by just one man — Stuart Hill— who has declared independence from the rest of Britain and invited the Queen to come and visit him in his tent. #103 – The South - The final stop in the Shetlands is Unst, the most northerly inhabited island in the country. There we meet Derek, who is the island's chief Viking, and is responsible for maintaining Unst's Norse traditions. Coming Back With Wes More - http://pbs.org/coming-back-with-wes-moore/- Fair Use re-record rights. Coming Back with Wes Moore, a new series executive produced by best-selling author and former Army combat veteran Wes Moore, will air in three parts on consecutive Tuesdays beginning May 13, 2014, on WXXI. The three episode series tells the story of Wes Moore’s search for answers to some of the most difficult questions related to returning from war. Moore’s journey takes him into the personal lives of different soldiers as they attempt to reintegrate back into society, establish new identities, and – for many – find a new mission. #101 – Coming Back airs 5/13 at 8-9 p.m. #102 – Fitting In airs 5/20 at 8-9 p.m. #103 – Moving Forward airs 5/27 at 8-9 p.m. NATURE - http://pbs.org/nature/ - School year re-record rights. Leave it to Beaver - A growing number of scientists, conservationists and grass-roots environmentalists have come to regard beavers as overlooked tools when it comes to reversing the disastrous effects of global warming and worldwide water shortages. Once valued for their fur or hunted as pests, these industrious rodents are seen in a new light through the eyes of this novel assembly of beaver enthusiasts and “employers” who reveal the ways in which the presence of beavers can transform and revive landscapes. Using their skills as natural builders and brilliant hydroengineers, beavers are being recruited to accomplish everything from finding water in a bone-dry desert to recharging water tables and coaxing life back into damaged lands. Airs 5/14 at 8-9 p.m. NOVA - http:/pbs.org/nova/ - School year re-record rights. Escape from Nazi Alcatraz - Airs 5/14 at 9-10 p.m. Bombing Hitler’s Dams - Airs 5/21 at 9-11 p.m. D-Day’s Sunken Secrets - Airs 5/28 at 9-11 p.m. Nazi Mega Weapons - http://pbs.org/program/nazi-megaweapons/ - Nazi Mega Weapons recounts Germany’s engagement in World War II from a unique perspective, uncovering the engineering secrets of iconic megastructures, telling the stories of the engineers who designed them and revealing how these structures sparked a technological revolution that changed warfare forever. Airs 5/14 at 10-11 p.m. School year re-record rights. Escape from a Nazi Death Camp - October 14, 2013 was the 70th anniversary of an event that shook the Nazi party to its core. In east Poland, at the remote Nazi death camp of Sobibor, 300 Jewish prisoners staged a bloody break out. To mark the anniversary, this film travels back to Sobibor with the last remaining survivors to reveal their extraordinary story of courage, desperation and determination. The film uses brutally honest drama-reconstruction and first hand testimony to reveal the incredible escape story. The multi-layered plot unfolds like a Hollywood blockbuster – from the last-minute change to the escape plan forced by and unexpected arrival of a train load of SS soldiers, to the systematic luring of individual camp guards to separate locations and different, highly creative deaths, yet every terrible and inspiring moment of this story is absolutely true . Airs 5/20 at 9-10 p.m. School year re-record rights. Hitler’s Favorite Royal - Hitler's Favorite Royal is the extraordinary but little known royal story of the British prince who became a convicted Nazi. Prince Charles Edward was Queen Victoria's youngest grandchild. Brought up at Claremont House and educated at Eton until he was 14, Charles Edward was forced by Queen Victoria to take up the Dukedom of Coburg in Germany after a series of unexpected deaths of uncles and cousins. Transformed overnight from a British Prince to a German Duke, the course of his life was altered in ways he could never have imagined as he found himself in the wrong place at the wrong time. Narrated by Oscar-winner Tilda Swinton Hitler's Favourite Royal features interviews with one of the Duke's grand-daughters who had never spoken publicly about him before. Airs 5/24 at 5-6 p.m. School year re-record rights. D-Day 360 - D-Day was a logistical effort on a scale never seen before or since. On the day itself, 14,000 planes dropped 23,000 airborne troops behind German lines, and 5,000 ships delivered 30,000 military vehicles and 160,000 soldiers onto the beaches. Once on shore, the troops had to negotiate six million mines buried in the sand, 500,000 fearsome beach obstacles and hundreds of miles of barbed wire, while dodging the shells and bullets fired by half-a-million German defenders. This film takes advantage of LiDAR technology to re-create the landscape and allow viewers to switch effortlessly between the macro and the micro – pulling back for the pig picture and zooming in to a close-up of a single soldier on the battlefield. Airs 5/27 at 9-10 p.m. No re-record rights listed. 6 ADULT LITERACY NEWS Adult Study-At-Home Television Schedule on WXXI TV 21 (Cable channel 11) Monday—Friday—5 a.m.—6 a.m. Program On-Demand at http://wxxi.org/education/adulted.html Assisting Providers of Adult Education & Workforce Development Monday—Workplace Essential Skills—teaches skills and attitudes necessary to succeed at work. Learners see how to prepare resumes and applications and how to prepare themselves for interviews and work. In-depth documentary and scripted footage shows learners what employers are looking for and how to thrive in a new job. Tuesday—TV 411—the program celebrates real-life adult learners discussing practical strategies to improve reading, writing and math skills. **Wednesday—On Common Ground—Civics and Government in Action. On Common Ground was intended for learners pursuing the study of civics, citizenship, or social studies who wanted to learn in a way other than the traditional textbook method. Thursday—Crossroads Café—Offers a complete program designed to teach English to speakers of other languages, by depicting the lives of six characters—their backgrounds, challenges and their struggles typical of many ESL/ESOL learners. Join The Finger Lakes RAEN Community In order to join our redesigned member groups, you will need to visit http://flraen.org/index.php/become-a-raen-member Once you have followed the directions and have been approved, you will become a Community member. Even if you have been a registered member in the past, you will need to register again to become a member of the FL RAEN Community. Then, you will be able to just click Community on the menu bar and log in when you access our web site as a Community member. Finger Lakes Teachers Learn New Math Skills **Friday—Lifelines—10-30 minute programs that trace the lives of families from different backgrounds, allowing learners to share the experiences of others who are struggling with family literacy issues…and making progress. **Replaces GED Connection Teachers from seven literacy programs are increasing and deepening their knowledge of algebra and its connections to number and operations sense during three two-day workshop sessions and a RAEN website forum. Developed by TERC, Adults Reaching Algebra Readiness focuses on communication, connections, integration of all math content across all levels, and development of mathematical proficiency. During the sessions, teachers build their content knowledge, learn about the Common Core Math Standards and participate in various hands on activities. They then apply their new knowledge to their classroom lessons and share their experiences with their colleagues. TASC Testing Begins TASC test sites in New York have received testing materials and are taking applications. Preparation programs can find updated forms at http://www.acces.nysed.gov/ged/forms.html Sample Tests & Questions: http://www.tasctest.com/sample-itemsand-answer-keys-for-test-center-admins.html CTB Offers TASC Readiness Test Watch FREE Programs Online at FastForwardNY.org Preparation programs utilize the Readiness Assessment for the Test Assessing Secondary Completion (TASC) to assist prospective test candidates. To receive 15% off regular pricing now through June 30, 2014 contact customer service at http://www.tasctest.com/faqs-for-test-centeradmins.html#whenreadinessavailable_testcenteradmins Prepare for your High School Equivalency exam and workforce development with FastForwardNY.org. TASC Brochures Available For Information on RAEN Training Visit http://flraen.org/ OR The New York State Education Department has developed a brochure that provides essential information about the Test Assessing Secondary Completion. Or TASC. This exam is one way adult and out of school youth who did not complete high school can obtain a high school equivalency diploma. Contact: Phone: 585-258-0361 Phone: 585-258-0290 Email: [email protected] Email: [email protected] http://bit.ly/1hiH88x 7 INSTRUCTIONAL TV HIGHLIGHTS Overnight DT21.1/cable 11/cable 1221 broadcasts Anthem - Featuring musical performances and interviews with historians and music experts from the United States and Great Britain, Anthem delves into the music, people and events that influenced Key to write what would become the National Anthem of the United States of America. Airs 5/7 at 1-2 a.m. - School year rerecord rights. Featured Series World of Abnormal Psychology - http://www.learner.org/ resources/series60.html – The series explores current theory and practice in the treatment of the mentally ill, covering the multiple approaches that prevail in the field today. This series is also valuable for teachers seeking to review the subject matter. Mondays at 3-4 a.m. beginning 5/12. School year re-record rights. Go Public: A Day in the Life – is a 90 minute video document of a single day in an urban public school district, from sun up to long after sundown. Airs 5/7 at 2-3:30 a.m. - School year re-record rights. TV 411 - http://www.tv411.org/ – a collection of entertaining videos and engaging web activities, all designed to help you reach your learning goals. Mondays at 5-6 a.m. beginning 5/6. School year re-record rights. Journeys in India - http://journeyswithbillball.wix.com/ journeysinindia - Journeys in India is an innovative travel series focusing on the Indian subcontinent. It will highlight India's unique culture, history, architecture and wildlife. Airs Wednesdays at 4/5 a.m. beginning 5/7. School year rerecord rights. Binge – A 2010 Nebraska Department of Health and Human Services survey reports that two-thirds of 19 to 25-year-olds in the state report drinking alcohol and two out of three of those who drank alcohol in the month prior to the survey admitted to binge drinking. Airs 5/14 at 1-1:30 a.m. School year re-record rights. Truth About Money - http://truthaboutmoneytv.com/ - In these 26 half-hour episodes, Ric will entertain and educate you about personal finance, covering investments, retirement, pay ing for college, handling mortgages, supporting aging parents and much more. Airs Thursdays at 2-3 a.m. beginning 5/8. School year re-record rights. Crucible of Freedom – This documentary describes how the interplay of events of the time – evangelical Christianity, the antislavery movement and the opening of the Erie Canal – gave rise to the women’s movement. Airs 5/14 15 1:30-2 a.m. School year re-record rights. Enertips - http://wlrn.org/enertips - ENERTIPS is a new and special animated series that uses imagination and creativity to raise awareness about climate change, renewable energy, recycling, and sustainability. - Airs Thursdays at 3-4 a.m. beginning 5/8. School year re-record rights. Into Harm’s Way - a feature documentary and first person chronicle, is an honest and often painful look at the shadow war casts long after the guns have fallen silent, and at how the Vietnam War in particular continues to occupy an unsettled place in the American psyche. Airs 5/14 at 2-3 a.m. - School year re-record rights. Ecosense for Living - http://www.gpb.org/education/ ecosense-for-living - looks at fresh ways to be eco-aware. Airs Fridays 3-4 a.m. beginning 5/16. School year re-record rights. REGENTS REVIEW IN THE OVERNIGHT STEM: Latinos A Critical Need in America - http://video.wxxi.org/ video/2365044603/ - A panel of experts discuss the importance of education for Hispanic Americans. Airs 5/21 at 1-2 a.m. - School year re-record rights. http://regentsreviewny.net Regents Review—School year re-record rights. Algebra I – Common Core - 5/13 at 1-2 a.m. (repeats 6/3 at 2-3 a.m., 6/4 at 1-2 a.m. & 6/18 at 3-4 a.m.) English Language Arts – Common Core - 5/13 at 2-3 a.m. (repeats 6/3 at 3-4 a.m. & 6/4 at 2-3 a.m.) U.S. History & Government - 5/13 at 3-4 a.m. (repeats 6/4 at 34 a.m.) Living Environement - 5/20 at 1-2 a.m. (repeats 6/5 a 1-2 a.m.) Unsung Heroes: The Story of America’s Women Patriots (part 1 & 2) http://unsungheroesfilm.org/ - This 2 hour, 2-part documentary are the powerful first-hand accounts of women who have lived the story. Airs 5/21 at 2-4 a.m. School year re-record rights. Global History & Geography - 5/20 at 2-3 a.m. (repeats 6/11 at 1-2 a.m.) Algebra/2 Trigonometry - 5/20 at 3-4 a.m. (repeats 6/11 at 2-3 a.m. Physical Setting/Earth - 5/27 at 1-2 a.m. (repeats 6/11 at 3-4 a.m.) Geometry - 5/27 at 2-3 a.m. (repeats 6/12 at 1-2 a.m.) Schools that Change Communities - a one hour documentary about schools that use their communities as classrooms. Airs 5/28 at 1-2 a.m. - School year re-record rights. Physical Settings/Physics - 5/27 at 3-4 a.m. (repeats 6/18 at 1 -2 a.m.) Who Cares About Kelsey http://www.whocaresaboutkelsey.com/ follows Kelsey through the ups and downs of her senior year. . Airs 5/28 at 2-3 a.m. School year re-record rights. Physical Settings/Chemistry - 6/3 at 1-2 a.m. (repeats 6/18 at 2-3 a.m.) 8 RADIO HIGHLIGHTS THE LITTLE Info. & Live Streams at http://wxxi.org/radio/ Visit http://thelittle.org/ CLASSICAL FM 91.5/90.3 /91.5 HD-1 Illustration Contest: Win $300! Specials: On Saturday, April 26, The Little Theater hosted an event centered on a film called “Jodorowsky’s Dune.” A cult documentary from an indie underground director. Carnegie Hall Spring For Music with the Rochester Philharmonic Orchestra The Rochester Philharmonic Orchestra, singers from the Eastman School of Music Opera Department, and the EastmanRochester Chorus perform a concert version of Howard Hanson’s Merry Mount at Carnegie Hall in New York City on May 7. WXXI is proud to present a live broadcast of this concert – Carnegie Hall Spring For Music with the Rochester Philharmonic Orchestra Wednesday, May 7, 2014 at 7:30 p.m. on Classical 91.5 The short version is this film tells the story of the best sci fi movie never made. One of the things that really excites people about the film is its concept art – spaceships, aliens, characters, architecture, you name it – all made in this futuristic yet retro, mildly hallucinogenic style. This opera in three acts was written by American composer, conductor and music educator Howard Hanson, who led the Eastman School of Music from 1924-1964. As a special offering for the event, we’re opening an illustration contest to artists to come up with a Jodorowsky’s Dune-inspired piece. It could be anything space-y/Dune-y – aliens, spaceships, whatever. Performers include: Richard Zeller, baritone; Sara Jakubiak, soprano; Charles Austin, bass; Christopher Pfund, tenor; Keith Brown, baritone; Ashley Hibbard, mezzo-soprano; Samuel Krall, baritone; Anthony Web, tenor; Matthew Valverde, tenor; Joshua Ooms, baritone; Nicholas Kilkenny, bass; Migle Zaliukaite, mezzo-soprano; Trevor Cook, baritone;David Gleichman, var; Anna Bekker, mezzo-soprano; Adam Daughton, boy soprano; Caitlin Glasonbury, child soprano; Bach Children’s Chorus of Nazareth College; Eastman-Rochester Chorus; Michael Christie, conductor. The staff’s favorite piece will win $300, and will also get the artist’s name, website, etc. and art piece on a Little Theatre preshow slide for a month (a $1,200 value) and will also get their design printed on a line of limited edition t-shirts. Here’s the fine print: designs need to submitted as an electronic file to [email protected]. Files should be at least 800 kb, but bigger is always better. We want these to look good on the screen after all, so highest resolution possible is appreciated. Contest entries must be received by Monday May 5th at noon. AM1370 We’ll be putting all the finalists on our website, thelittle.org, and we reserve the right to use these images as promotional tools for the film. BOOK YOUR NEXT EVENT AT THE LITTLE Intelligence Squared US: Is The Future of the University Online? Is the college of the future online? With the popularity of MOOCs (massive open online courses) and the availability of online degree programs at a fraction of their on-campus price, we are experiencing an exciting experiment in higher education. Does the traditional classroom stand a chance? Will online education be the great equalizer, or is a campus-based college experience still necessary? Intelligence Squared US: Is the future of the university online? debates this, Sunday, May 11, 2014 at 9 p.m. on AM 1370. The Little Theatre has a dedicated Events Coordinator on staff that handles everything from crowdpleasing cuisine to theatre rentals, seminars, school screenings, weddings, and everything in between! . The 70-seat café adjacent to Little 2-5 provides the perfect place for breakfast, lunch or social events. All five theatres and the café are available Monday through Friday from 7 am to 5 pm and some select evenings. For events from 20 to 200...The Little is the perfect place for unforgettable gatherings. Speaking for the motion is Anant Agarwal, CEO, edX & Professor, MIT and Ben Nelson, Founder and CEO, Minerva Project. Speaking against the motion is Jonathan Cole, Provost and Dean Emeritus, Columbia University and Rebecca Schuman, Columnist, Slate and Chronicle of Higher Education. John Donovan moderates. For scheduling information, contact Bri Merkel at 585-258-0404 or [email protected]. Illustration by Thomas James 9 May 2014—MORE NEWS “You Oughta Be in Pictures” Movie Songs from the Great American Songbook Christmas on the Danube River December 5—13, 2014 WXXI Travel Club is headed to Vienna. Are you in? Join WXXI’s Michael Lasser and two wonderful singers Cindy Miller and Alan Jones as they perform movie songs from the Great American Songbook in You Oughta Be in Pictures, Sunday May 18, 2014 from 2-4 p.m. at the Harley School, 1981 Clover Street, Rochester, NY 14618. Doors open at 1 p.m. Tickets are $25.00 and available by calling 585258-0200 or online at http://bit.ly/1hEU4lJ Join us for a six-night cruise on Danube River. Departing December 5th and staying through December 13th, the nineday excursion takes you to Vienna Opera House, Hofburg Palace, Wachau Valley, Passau, Regensburg, Nuremberg, Christmas Markets, Rotherburg, and Würzburg. Following the show, Michael will be on hand to sign his new book and refreshments will be served. Fascinatin' Rhythm explores the history and themes of American popular music from Stephen Foster to Stephen Sondheim. These weekly "radio essays," illustrated by recordings, won the 1994 George Foster Peabody Award for letting "our treasury of popular tunes speak (and sing) for itself with sparkling commentary tracing the contributions of the composers and performers to American society." The Peabody citation called Fascinatin' Rhythm "a celebration of American culture." The program originates from WXXI, and is nationally syndicated. Fascinatin' Rhythm airs Saturdays at 11 a.m. on Classical 91.5. Uncommon Approaches to the Common Core Full Day Conference For Rochester Region Educators Learn how cultural organizations such as museums, libraries, historical societies, public broadcasting can collaborate and support classrooms. Keynote, small group sessions and discussions. Lunch will be provided. Free to first 200 registrants! Also free admission to explore the museum following the conference. See flyer at the end of the enewsletter. Day 1: Friday, December 5, 2014 Overnight Flight. Welcome the winter season with a timeless trip on the Danube River. Your holiday tour begins with an overnight flight to Europe. Day 2: Saturday, December 6, 2014 Vienna, Austria Tour Begins - Board Cruise Ship. Your tour begins in Vienna, Day 3: Sunday, December 7, 2014 Vienna. Join a local expert exploring Vienna's Imperial architecture including the lavish Hofburg Palace, the impressive Vienna Opera House, the majestic Ringstrasse, and awe-inspiring St. Stephen's Cathedral. Day 4: Monday, December 8, 2014 Vienna - Emmersdorf - Wachau Valley. This morning cruise through the romantic Wachau Valley, dotted with magnificent castles and small riverside towns. Day 5: Tuesday, December 9, 2014 Passau. Early morning you will arrive in the town of Passau, situated at the confluence of the Danube, Inn and Ilz rivers. Day 6: Wednesday, December 10, 2014 Regensburg. A guided walking tour of magnificent Regensburg reveals one of Germany's best preserved medieval cities with nearly 1,400 historic buildings. Day 7: Thursday, December 11, 2014 Nuremberg. Your cruise continues across the continental divide to Roth, where a short transfer will bring you into picturesque Nuremberg. Day 8: Friday, December 12, 2014 Nuremberg Disembark Ship - Rothenburg - Würzburg. Disembark the ship in Nuremberg. Proceed to lovely Rothenburg, one of the most well-preserved medieval walled towns in all of Germany. Day 9: Saturday, December 13, 2014 Würzburg - Your tour ends in Würzburg this morning. For details visit: http://interactive.wxxi.org/highlights/2013/11/ christmas-danube-river Date: 07/23/2014 9:00 am - 4:00 pm Location: Genesee Country Village and Museum 1410 Flint Hill Road, Mumford, NY 14511 This event is for teachers and cultural institutions. Register at: http://rrlc.org/uncommon/ 10 Overnight Instructional TV Schedule WXXI-TV 21.1/Cable 11 Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday 1 1-2 a.m. Biz Kids #504-505 2-3 a.m. Sci Girls #111-112 3-4 a.m. Natural Heroes #610-611 4-5 a.m. Connect With English #19-20 5-6 a.m. Crossroads Café #4-5 2 1-2 a.m.—Everyday Edisons #405-406 2-3 a.m.—Peep & The Big Wide World #203-204 3-4 a.m.—EcoSense for Living #105-106 4-5 a.m.—Hands on Crafts for Kids #1602-1603 5-6 a.m.—Madison Heights #5-6 6-6:30 a.m.—Cyberchase Tape or DV-R WXXI TV 21.1 / Cable 11 Sign-up for WXXI E-News at: http://wxxi.org/enews Learn More: wxxi.org/tv TV schedules at http://wxxi.org/tv 5 1-2 a.m. Second Opinion #1006-1007 2-3 a.m. Sit & Be Fit #1411-1412 3-4 a.m.—World of Abnormal Psychology #13 4-5 a.m. Teaching Channel #16 5-6 a.m. Workplace Essential Skills #56 6-6:30 a.m.—Cyberchase 6 1-2 a.m.—Travel With Kids #201-2-2 2-2:30 a.m.Signing Time #213 2:30-3:45 a.m.— American Graduate: Baby Mama High, Immigrant High, Skipping Up, I Really Want to Make It, Can’t Hold Me Back 3:45-4 a.m. Fins Feathers & Fur #1 4-5 a.m.—On Common Ground #7-8 5-6 a.m.—TV 411 #1-2 6-6:30 a.m.—Cyberchase 7 1-2 a.m. Anthem 2-3:30 a.m. Go Public: A Day in the LIfe 3-4 a.m. Latin View #601 4-5 a.m.—Journeys in India #101-102 5-6 a.m. On Common Ground #5-6 6-6:30 a.m.—Cyberchase 8 1-2 a.m. Biz Kids #506-507 2-3 a.m. Truth About Money #1-2 3-4 a.m. EnerTips #1-2 4-5 a.m. Connect with English #21-22 5-6 a.m. Crossroads #6-7 6-6:30 a.m.—Cyberchase 9 1-2 a.m.—Everyday Edisons #407-408 2-3 a.m.—Peep & The Big Wide World #205-206 3-4 a.m.—EcoSense for Living #107-108 4-5 a.m.—Hands on Crafts for Kids #1605-1605 5-6 a.m.—Madison Heights #7-8 6-6:30 a.m.—Cyberchase 12 1-2 a.m. Second Opinion #1008-1009 2-3 a.m. Sit & Be Fit #1413-1414 3-4 a.m.—World of Abnormal Psychology #1 4-5 a.m. Teaching Channel #17 5-6 a.m. Workplace Essential Skills #78 6-6:30 a.m.—Cyberchase 13 1-2 a.m.—Regents Review: Algebra 1 (Common Core) 2-3 a.m.—Regents Review: ELA (Common Core) 3-4 a.m.—Regents Review: U.S. Hist. & Government 4-5 a.m. On Common Ground #9-10 5-6 a.m. TV 411 #3-4 6-6:30 a.m. Cyberchase 14 1-1:30 a.m.—Binge 1:30-2 a.m.—Crucible of Freedom Wings for Maggie Ray 2-3:30 a.m. Into Harms Way 3:30-4 a.m. Latin View #602 4-5 a.m.—Journeys in India #103-104 5-6 a.m. On Common Ground #7-8 6-6:30 a.m. Cyberchase 15 1-2 a.m. Biz Kids #508-509 2-3 a.m. Truth About Money #3-4 3-4 a.m. EnerTips #3-4 4-5 a.m. Connect with English #23-24 5-6 a.m. Crossroads #8-9 6-6:30 a.m.—Cyberchase 16 1-2 a.m.—Everyday Edisons #409-410 2-3 a.m.—Peep & The Big Wide World #207-208 3-4 a.m.—EcoSense for Living #101-102 4-5 a.m.—Hands on Crafts for Kids #1607-1608 5-6 a.m.—Madison Heights #9-10 6-6:30 a.m.—Cyberchase 19 1-2 a.m. Second Opinion #1010, 1001 2-3 a.m. Sit & Be Fit #1415-1416 3-4 a.m.—World of Abnormal Psychology #2 4-5 a.m. Teaching Channel #18 5-6 a.m. Workplace Essential Skills #910 6-6:30 a.m.—Cyberchase 20 1-2 a.m.—Regents Review: Living Environment 2-3 a.m.—Regents Review: Global History & Geography 3-4 a.m.—Regents Review: Algebra 2/Trigonometry 4-5 a.m.—On Common Ground #11-12 5-6 a.m. TV 411 #5-6 6-6:30 a.m.—Cyberchase 21 1-2 a.m. STEM: Latinos A Cricital Need In America 2-4 a.m.—Unsung Heroes #1-2 4-5 a.m.—Journeys in India #105-106 5-6 a.m.—On Common Ground #9-10 6-6:30 a.m.—Cyberchase 22 1-2 a.m. Biz Kids #510-511 2-3 a.m. Truth About Money #5-6 3-4 a.m. EnerTips #5-6 4-5 a.m. Connect with English #25, 1 5-6 a.m. Crossroads #10-11 6-6:30 a.m.—Cyberchase 23 1-2 a.m.—Everyday Edisons #411-412 2-3 a.m.—Peep & The Big Wide World #209-210 3-4 a.m.—EcoSense for Living #103-104 4-5 a.m.—Hands on Crafts for Kids #1609-1610 5-6 a.m.—Lifelines #1-2 6-6:30 a.m.—Cyberchase 26 1-2 a.m. Second Opinion #1002-1003 2-3 a.m. Sit & Be Fit #1417-1418 3-4 a.m.—World of Abnormal Psychology #3 4-5 a.m. Teaching Channel #19 5-6 a.m. Workplace Essential Skills #11 -12 6-6:30 a.m.—Cyberchase 27 1-2 a.m.—Regents Review: Physical Setting/Earth 2-3 a.m.—Regents Review: Geometry 3-4 a.m.—Regents Review: Physical Setting/Physics 4-5 a.m.—On Common Ground #13-14 5-6 a.m. TV 411 #6-8 6-6:30 a.m.—Cyberchase 28 1-2 a.m.—Schools That Change Communities 2-3 a.m. a.m. Who Cares About Kelsey Latin View #605-606 4-5 a.m.—Journeys in India #107-108 5-6 a.m. On Common Ground #1112 6-6:30 a.m.—Cyberchase 29 1-2 a.m. Biz Kids #512-513 2-3 a.m. Truth About Money #7-8 3-4 a.m. EnerTips #7-8 4-5 a.m. Connect with English #2-3 5-6 a.m. Crossroads #12-13 6-6:30 a.m.—Cyberchase 30 1-2 a.m.—Everyday Edisons #413, 401 2-3 a.m.—Peep & The Big Wide World #211-212 3-4 a.m.—EcoSense for Living #105-106 4-5 a.m.—Hands on Crafts for Kids #1611-1612 5-6 a.m.—Lifelines #3-4 6-6:30 a.m.—Cyberchase 11 Ready to Learn Spring Schedule & Online at wxxi.org/kids MONDAY-FRIDAY WXXI 21.1 / Cable 11 /1221 6:00 a.m. Cyberchase 6:30 a.m. Martha Speaks 7:00 a.m. 7:30 a.m. 8:00 a.m. 8:30 a.m. Arthur Wild Kratts Curious George The Cat in the Hat Knows a Lot About That 9:00 a.m. 9:30 a.m. 10:00 a.m. Peg + Cat Dinosaur Train Sesame Street 11:00 a.m. 11:30 a.m. 12:00 Noon 12:30 p.m. 1:00 p.m. 1:30 p.m. 2:00 p.m. 2:30 p.m. 3:00 p.m. 3:30 p.m. 4:00 p.m. 4:30 p.m. 5:00 p.m. Daniel Tiger’s Neighborhood Super Why! Sid The Science Kid Thomas & Friends Clifford The Big Red Dog Caillou WordWorld Dinosaur Train Peg + Cat The Cat In the Hat Know A Lot About That Fetch! With Ruff Ruffman Wild Kratts WordGirl 5:30 p.m. Biz Kid$ ages 8 and up. Teaches financial literacy. Features real kids as starting their own businesses and managing money! http://bizkids.com Bob The Builder ages 3-5. Bob and his construction vehicle pals know that the fun is in getting it done with the right tools, like teamwork. Caillou ages 2-6. Blending animation and live-action segments, this series focuses on four-year-old Caillou and his daily life. The Cat in the Hat Knows A Lot About That!: ages 3-6. Animated science series based on book series, The Cat in the Hat’s Learning Library. Featuring 6 year old Sally and Nick who transport on magical journeys to all corners of the globe to make natural science discoveries, with the Cat in the Hat as their guide. Clifford the Big Red Dog ages 3-7. See Clifford’s view of the world and that of his loving human Emily Elizabeth and doggy pals. Cyberchase ages 8-11. This animated world of cyberspace is designed to engage children in the fun and challenge of math. Our heroes “save the day” using their minds to overcome obstacles. Curious George ages 3-5. This show will inspire children to explore science, engineering, & math around them. Where will George’s curiosity lead? Daniel Tiger’s Neighborhood ages 2-4. Learn the key social skills necessary for school and for life. Every Daniel Tiger’s Neighborhood episode offers a parenting strategy. Dinosaur Train ages 3-6. The series helps apply scientific thinking as kids discover dinosaur species, compare and contrast them to today’s creatures and learn about paleontology and the natural sciences. FETCH! With Ruff Ruffman ages 6-10. Part game show, part reality TV, and part spoof, FETCH! features real kids and real science with host Ruff Ruffman. Homework Hotline (M-Th.)/ Biz Kid$ (Fri.) Regents Review: Weeks of 5/5 & 5/12 SATURDAY MORNING - WXXI 21.1 / Cable 11/1221 6:00 a.m. Thomas & Friends 6:30 a.m. Barney & Friends 7:00 a.m. Sesame Street 8:00 a.m. Curious George 8:30 a.m. The Cat In the Hat Know A Lot About That 9:00a.m. Bob The Builder Homework Hotline: Ages 8-18 and parents too! WXXI’s NYS Live homework help and learning strategies. Answer the challenges and you might host the show! Airs statewide: Mon-Thurs. http://homeworkhotline.org for on-demand video. SUNDAY MORNING - WXXI 21.1 / Cable 11/1221 6-8:00 a.m. Sesame Street 8:00 a.m. Curious George Sesame Street ages 2-5. Children learn over 200 educational and social concepts with fun characters that live on Sesame Street. 8:30 a.m. 9:00 a.m. 9:30 a.m. 10:00 a.m. The Cat In the Hat Knows A Lot About That Arthur WordGirl Fetch! With Ruff Ruffman 10:30 a.m. Biz Kid$ Every Night - WXXI CREATE TV 21.3 /Cable 1276 6:00 p.m. Clifford 6:30 p.m. Super Why! 7:00 p.m. Curious George 7:30 p.m. Berenstain Bears 8:00pm Arthur 8:30pm WordGirl Program Descriptions Arthur ages 4-11. Join Marc Brown’s animated aardvark, his friends as they demonstrate problem solving skills. Barney & Friends ages 2-5. Barney uses imagination to lead children into a world of discovery and song. Berenstain Bears ages 4-12. Based on the beloved book series, the animated series celebrates furry family values and lessons of life. Martha Speaks ages 4-7. Based on the children’s book series about Martha the talking dog, the series focuses on the power of speech and the ability to communicate through oral language. PEG+CAT ages 3-6. A new animated preschool series that follows the adorable, spirited Peg and her sidekick Cat as they embark on adventures and learn foundational math concepts and skills. SciGirls ages 9-14. A series to inspire tween girls in the fields of science, technology, engineering and math. Each episode chronicles the experiences of real-life girls in inquiry-based investigations that include studying dolphins, building a giant mechanical pup Sid the Science Kid ages 3-6. From Jim Henson Studios, Sid the Science Kid uses music and humor about science in everyday life to promote exploration, discovery and science readiness for preschoolers. Super Why! ages 3-7. Storybook Village characters Whyatt Beanstalk and & his Super Hero friends solve fairy tale problems by using ABCs, words, spelling, comprehension and vocabulary. Thomas & Friends ages 3-5. Watch Thomas and the other engines! Stories focus on manners, hard work, and being a really useful engine. Wild Kratts ages 6-8. Animated creature teachers/zoologists Chris and Martin Kratt take you to visit wild animals in their little-seen habitats and showcase key science concepts along the way. WordGirl ages 4-12. Superhero WordGirl fights crime and builds vocabulary. Each episode introduces 2-4 new vocabulary words and uses various superhero scenarios to reinforce the words’ meanings. Word World ages 2-6. Brings words to life with fun characters and words that are built into the objects that they represent. Introduces key early literacy skills. Ready to Learn is funded in part by support from The Daisy Marquis Jones Foundation , First Niagara Foundation & The Corporation for Public Broadcasting. 12 l a r u t l Cu e s a c w Sho July 23 rd At Genesee Country Village & Museum / 8:30-3:00 !! ROCHESTER REGION LIBRARY & MUSEUM FEATURED INSTITUTIONS COMMON CORE PROGRAM SHOWCASE Teachers, learn how the libraries and museums of the greater Rochester region can support your Common Core instruction through field trips, programs, and other services. Enjoy lunch on us • • • • • • • • ! Genesee Country Village & Museum Monroe County Library System The Memorial Art Gallery Rochester Museum and Science Ctr. The Strong National Museum of Play WXXI Public Television Station Historical Societies from the region Other cultural institutions Keynote presentations by WCNY Public Television in Syracuse and learn how you can enrich and extend learning with the Roberson Museum & Science visits to and resources from our region’s museums Center in Binghamton on models and libraries. Professional development certificates of successful collaboration with schools. provided. and free admission to the museum while you FREE WORKSHOP for up to 200 Rochester Region Educators Register Today at http://www.rrlc.org/uncommon