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Linda Coates’ innovative literature class encourages students to experience the reality behind the stories they study.
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The Search for America's Next Top Young Scientist.
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6-89-12
This ten-minute, commercial-free daily news program for middle and high school students is produced by CNN journalists and educators. Financial literacy is covered this month.
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CNN Student News is CNN's contribution to middle and high school students providing it's vast resources, creating news and news-based curriculum content for the classroom.
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6-89-12
Designed to inspire and excite children about the wonders of science and show science at work in our everyday lives.
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6-89-12
C-SPAN Classroom is hosting an Educators' Conference at their offices on December 1, 2011. Held in conjunction with the National Council for the Social Studies annual conference, 35 teachers will be selected to attend C-SPAN'S one-day session.
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6-89-12
Tech It Out! will reaches middle school, high school and college audiences to highlight the value of technology careers in cable.
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6-89-12
RaSheda Workman was able to make a difference in her students’ lives by teaching about their community.
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6-89-12
This free, online game lets students have fun while learning math and science concepts!
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Canada’s Media Awareness Network provides a suite of lessons for middle and high school classrooms about cyberbullying.
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The VH1 Save The Music Foundation helps develop long-term, sustainable instrumental music programs that provide children with equal access to music education regardless of their financial situation.
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History
6-89-12
From his birth to the dramatic circumstances of his death, this program examines one of history's most enigmatic figures.
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6-89-12
A free, online nautical challenge, Windward offers players a chance to take the helm and battle the elements as they plot the fastest course around the world.
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6-89-12
A one-of-a-kind program at a Pennsylvania cyberschool lets students become ambassadors.
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Nicki Minaj Joins the Get Schooled Foundation and Comcast to Reward $30,000 in College Scholarships and to recognize Collins Academy for winning a National Attendance Challenge.
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Ethics & CommunitiesHistory
6-89-12
Biography Channel web page chronicles the life of the Chinese philosopher.
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Personal Development
6-89-12
This Disney Channel original movie depicts the lives of five Mexican teenage girls who struggle with their personal lives while trying to stay on their school dance squad.
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CivicsSocial StudiesTechnology
6-89-12
A multifaceted program helps educate and inspire kids about voting.
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6-89-12
Get Schooled Corporate-wide Campaign
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6-89-12
Resources for young people to get involved with helping the areas throughout the Globe affected by poverty and disease.
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MTV's "A THIN LINE" is a broad-based, multi-year campaign empowering America's youth to identify, respond to, and stop the spread of digital abuse.
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6-89-12
A one-hour documentary reported by CNN anchor and special correspondent Soledad O’Brien focusing on children across the country taking education into their own hands -- pushing themselves and fighting for more.
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Digital LiteracyTechnology
6-89-12
Engaging game from the FTC that teaches about how advertising works.
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MathTechnology
6-89-12
Dan Meyer found a successful way to teach a complex math topic in his classroom; then he went global with it.
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HistorySocial Studies
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A Texas elementary school honors its military personnel and makes links to learning
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Suddenlink Communications, Amarillo Independent School District (ISD) launched a local internet safety program CSI: Connect Safely to the Internet.
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Personal Development
3-56-89-12
A pampered high-school hockey player goes too far and has to make amends by helping out his younger sister and her Bumble Bee troop.
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Erin Reilly created Zoey’s Room to encourage girls to explore careers in math, science, and technology.
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The definitive story of President Obama, from his childhood in Honolulu to his history-making presidential win.
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"Internet Essentials" developed by Comcast is an exciting new program designed with the assistance of the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) to bridge America's digital divide.
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English / Language Arts
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When this music teacher marched to the beat of her own drum, she created a one-of-a-kind symphony.
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Cheryl Seals won’t stop until all students in her Florida district are working to their potential.
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Encouraging the Next Generation of Problem Solvers.
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CivicsSocial Studies
9-12
Senator John McCain discusses the status of U.S. interests in the Middle East.
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Technology
A proposed, two-year public-private partnership designed to promote sustainable broadband adoption.
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Good netiquette helps children communicate online clearly, courteously, and more safely.
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CNN website features the latest news and current events in the Middle East.
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Gary Olsen showcases Dubuque’s students and schools with round-the-clock TV coverage.
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Math
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Assignment Discovery clip, geared toward elementary-aged school children, demonstrates the concept of ordinal numbers.
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Eric Johnson uses cable resources and hands-on experiences to bring current events to life for his students.
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Communication, collaboration, and critical thinking—key 21st-century skills—are at the core of a unique media partnership in rural Illinois.
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Digital Literacy
9-12
A school in a mall keeps at risk students in class.
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English / Language Arts
3-5
Geared toward elementary-school children, this Biography website explores the life and work of Dickens.
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MathScience & HealthTechnology
K-23-5
2007 Cable's Leaders in Learning Award–winner Tony Knapp wants his students to develop a lifelong love of science. By working with NASA, he’s accomplishing his goal.
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Arts
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Although many districts are cutting back on their arts programs, some are forming partnerships to augment their offerings.
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A Cable's Leaders in Learning Award winner helps restore her shattered community through its schools.
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History developed Take a Veteran to School Day as a national initiative to link veterans of all ages with young people in local schools and communities.
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Digital Literacy
New York superintendent prepares students with 21st century skills.
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A unique partnership uses the Web to connect teachers and parents everywhere in the community.
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ArtsPersonal Development
9-12
After taking a stand against favoritism, Sonny and her cast mates end up in public school and stage a High School Musical-like number.
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Digital Literacy
This report looks at the state of media literacy as seen by educators from all levels – elementary, middle, and senior high – and points to some of Cable in the Classroom’s timely and useful resources.
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Collaboration is the key ingredient in the early-childhood-development project developed by Cable’s Leaders in Learning Award winner Harriett Romo
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Scott McLeod, a 2007 Cable's Leaders in Learning Award winner, won’t rest until all administrators see the value of integrating technology in schools.
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ArtsTechnology
9-12
Returning to his home turf after years in Hollywood, a teacher gives students a chance to express themselves.
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9-12
Physics teacher Judson Wagner, a 2006 winner of a Cable's Leaders in Learning Award, created spreadsheets to improve his teaching.
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9-12
Free teaching units about digital ethics.
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Lemon Grove: The “little district that could.”
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HistorySocial StudiesTechnology
9-12
Thomas Gregory wants his students to understand their place in history.
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English / Language Arts
K-23-5
Geared to elementary school students, this animated series, based on the popular children's book, uses national literacy standards as inspiration.
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HistorySocial Studies
9-12
High school students and teachers meet with guests to discuss issues and events of national and international importance.
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Technology
Pre-K
When used appropriately, media can help preschoolers develop early-reading skills.
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Science & Health
K-23-5
Use a school garden to teach students about math, science, art, geography, language arts, nutrition, and technology.
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In this age of ‘copy and paste,’ teaching your students honesty is the best policy.
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Joe Hall’s Ghetto Film School is giving student filmmakers a solid start at careers in movies and media.
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Tips for selecting an effective bullying prevention program.
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9-12
HISTORY commemorates September 11, 2001 with several original programs that capture the experiences of those who lived through 9/11.
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History
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Paul Wilgenkamp helps students connect to community history by visiting a local cemetery.
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Children at Boys and Girls Clubs get free Internet access, homework help and technology training, thanks to a project started by Steve Kast, a 2006 winner of Cable's Leaders in Learning Award.
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9-12
AVID prepares students for college and success.
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CivicsSocial Studies
9-12
Where do today’s kids learn about current events?
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English / Language Arts
K-23-5
Louise Brown, a 2007 Cable’s Leaders in Learning Award winner, inspires a community by providing free books for underprivileged kids.
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Technology
Missouri Representative Jane Cunningham makes distance learning a priority.
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Engaging students in real-world, project-based learning and technology is a key element in the economic future for Kristy Philippi’s post-Katrina community.
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Students practicing digital ethics use media appropriately and respect their own and others' privacy and property.
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Ray Lund’s high schoolers in Maine are getting ready for primetime while operating the nation’s first full-time, student-run TV channel.
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Digital Literacy
This survey was conducted to better understand the evolving challenges and opportunities offered by technology.
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Learn how teens are using Twitter and how can they minimize privacy concerns in this iKeepCurrent lesson.
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This white paper from Common Sense Media suggests actions to deal with and prevent cyberbullying.
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Here’s one college professor who puts the “me” in media. Learn more about David Considine, an award-winning educator at Appalachian State University.
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Two teachers and their students give back to the world they explore through cable.
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To help students experience their town’s incredible role in history, Chuck Estep created virtual field trips.
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A multi-platform pro-social initiative aimed at empowering youth to take constructive action when they see someone being bullied.
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Civics
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State legislator gets high school students excited about civics.
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Why Media Literacy is Vital in Today's World
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Useful information and online resources about copyright .
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Each person seeing that ad will interpret its message differently, based on their own age, culture, life experiences, values, and beliefs.
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Five Important Things to Remember About Media Literacy
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A California teacher uses photos, videos, and broadband technology to get his students thinking and learning about math.
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Here are five steps to get you started.
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Jacalyn Leavitt is giving educators and parents the tools to teach kids about smart, healthy, and responsible behavior online