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Education Issue march 2010 Education Issue Michael Bublé on Great Performances American Masters: I.M. Pei LEARNING IS LIFE’S TREASURE By partnering for the common good we can achieve uncommon results. Chase proudly supports the Celebration of Teaching & Learning with Thirteen/WNET and WLIW21. We salute all educators who dedicate themselves to our children. thirteen.org 1 ducatIon Is at the Our Education Department works heart of everything we year-round on a variety of outreach do at THIRTEEN. As a programs and special initiatives for pioneering provider of students, educators, and parents in New quality television and York State and beyond. Ron Thorpe, Vice web content, unique local President and Director of Education at Eproductions, and innovative educational WNET.ORG, offers an inside look at this and cultural projects, our mission is to vibrant department on page 2. enrich the lives of our community—from Our commitment to education extends pre-schoolers and adult learners to those into the community with Curious George who have a passion for lifelong learning. Saves the Day: The Art of Margret and This special edition of THIRTEEN— H.A. Rey, a fascinating exhibit opening our second annual Education Issue March 14 at The Jewish Museum. See —showcases some of our most exciting page 14 to learn about the exhibit, as well huschka educational endeavors. as special offers available exclusively to jane : : On March 5 and 6, the fifth annual THIRTEEN members. Celebration of Teaching & Learning comes Finally, we’re proud to launch our to New York City. The nation’s premier newly expanded children’s website, Kids llustrations I professional development conference for THIRTEEN (kids.thirteen.org). Smart fun for educators, it is perhaps best known for its kids of all ages! See page 27 for details. nterior /I remarkable keynote speakers. See page And of course, don’t forget to check over C 6 to learn about this year’s starry roster, the listings section, beginning on page which includes U.S. Secretary of Education 8, so you’ll know when to tune in to your istock Arne Duncan; Lisa Henson, CEO, The Jim favorite THIRTEEN programs! PHOTO: PHOTO: Henson Company; Her Majesty Queen over C Noor; and music superstar Queen Latifah. 2 stock : I : ther O innott S oseph RIGHT: J RIGHT: horpe T on R of ourtesy LEFT: C LEFT: on thorpE, Vice President and Director of Education at WNET.ORG, believes in r the power of education. A former Latin and Greek teacher who earned an Ed.D. from the Harvard Graduate School of Education and an A.B. from Harvard College (Classics), Ron oversees all educational initiatives at THIRTEEN and WLIW21. He is also responsible for a variety of new online resources for New York State schools, outreach efforts and the annual Celebration of Teaching & Learning, a professional development conference serving K-12 teachers and administrators. Ron recently spoke with THIRTEEN about the importance of education, what makes Celebration unique and more. thirteen.org 3 why is It all starts wIth our basic mission, which is to education such offer viewers television and web-based experiences a priority for that educate, inform, enlighten, and entertain. We want to give teachers the tools that really help connect their WNEt.ORG? students with the content and the learning skills. Given the right tools, teachers can do wonders in the classroom. can you tell thE cEntErpIEcE of the Education Dept is the LAB, me more about which stands for Life After Broadcast. Producers come the Education to us with ideas for television shows they’re thinking about making and want to know what we might do with department at those shows from an education perspective. The people WNEt.ORG? in the LAB bat it around and come back with some ideas. We want to extend the life of these wonderful television shows so that people can use them for years and years. We want to create web-based curriculum that students can benefit from for decades. Funders of our national broadcasts often look very closely at what the plan is beyond the broadcast—that’s the essence of what the Education Department does here. what makes It’s not your typIcal education conference. Our celebration participants get access to the best people in different unique? fields. We think that kind of an approach to professional development raises the expectations of all educators by putting teachers back into the position of being learners themselves. Celebration is the place where knowledge meets inspiration. We don’t believe there’s anyone in the world who is too important to speak to teachers. We’ve had Tom Brokaw, Majora Carter, Al Gore, Jane Goodall, and Alan Alda as guest speakers over the years—people that teachers never in their lives thought they’d be in the same room with. That’s transformative. what is the thE abIlIty to kEEp lEarnIng. I can’t believe I get best part of paid to learn new things. It’s very, very exciting. your job? To read the complete interview with Ron Thorpe or learn more about The Celebration of Teaching & Learning, please visit thirteencelebration.org gg256_wliw-ad_small thirteen ad 1/22/10 4:20 PM Page 1 The 200,000 members of the United Federation of Teachers are proud to support the Channel 13 and WLIW 21 Celebration of Teaching and Learning. A proud past, a promising future. United Federation of Teachers Michael Mulgrew, President YEARS 50 52 Broadway, New York 10004 • www.uft.org NEA is a proud sponsor of the 2010 Celebration of Teaching and Learning America’s public school educators provide opportunities for students to be challenged and inspired—to discover their potential and find success. America’s public schools, America’s future Everyday, all across America, the 3.2 million members of the National Education Association create enthusiasm for learning. We know that caring and qualified teachers inspire students and help to make great public schools. Successful students and great public schools will prepare us to meet the challenges of the 21st century and a global society. 6 “This experience has helped keep good teachers in the system and motivated others to consider making changes to become better teachers.” Edward grassEl Director of Admissions, Baruch College Campus High School, New York, N.Y. celebration of teaching & t thE CelEbratIon of Teaching learning & Learning last year, keynote speaker Sir Kenneth Robinson Friday, March 5 spoke about the central role thru Saturday, March 6 creativity plays in our lives. One Hilton New York, school superintendent in the 1335 Avenue of the audience was so moved, she gave a Americas at 53rd St. copy of Sir Kenneth’s new book to every graduating senior in her school district. Register and That’s the kind of magic that happens at the Celebration, learn more at the nation’s premier professional development conference thirteencelebration.org for K-12 educators, hosted by THIRTEEN and WLIW21. “The Celebration of Teaching & Learning truly dem- onstrates public media’s power to educate, inform and inspire,” said Neal Shapiro, President and CEO of WNET.ORG. “It provides a vital forum where educators can come together and gain the tools, insight and perspective to maximize their impact in and out of the classroom.” thirteen.org 7 “Within the short span of two days, I’m able to receive a broad overview on a topic, as well as concrete practices that I can implement upon my return to school.” rocco a. staIno Library Director, North Salem Middle/ High School, North Salem, N.Y. “This conference inspired us to reach higher and improve instruction. Teachers who attended the Celebration left inspired to do more, armed with concrete methods to reach more students and make learning more relevant and engaging.” wEndEll chu Superintendent of Schools, East Islip School District, Islip Terrace, N.Y. On March 5 and 6, teachers and admin- English Language Arts, Instructional istrators will gather at the Hilton New York to Technology, Science, Technology, Engi- hear featured speakers like U.S. Secretary of neering and Math, Social Studies, and Education Arne Duncan; Lisa Henson, CEO, Whole School Issues. The Jim Henson Company; Her Majesty “The Celebration of Teaching & Learning Queen Noor; and award-winning musician is the place where knowledge meets in- and actress Queen Latifah. spiration,” says Ron Thorpe, Vice President In addition to extraordinary speakers, and Director of Education at WNET.ORG. the 2010 event also features expanded “We’re proud to present this unique con- teacher training sessions and hands- ference to educators locally, nationally on workshops. The fifth annual event and globally.” will focus on creativity, with experts in Thirteen and WLIW21 gratefully acknowledge sponsorship support from Founding Sponsor: Chase; Premier Sponsors: Adobe Youth Voices, American Federation of Teachers (AFT), National Education Association (NEA), New York State United Teachers (NYSUT), SMART Technologies/Tequipment, United Federation of istock Teachers (UFT), Verizon Thinkfinity, Walden University;Major Sponsors: The Council of School Supervisors and : : Administrators and Executive Leadership Institute (CSA/ELI), Educational Testing Service (ETS), DELL, Inc., Fordham University Graduate School of Education, Friends of Thirteen, Hilton New York, The McGraw-Hill supplies Companies, New Jersey Education Association (NJEA), Pearson Education; Presenting Sponsors: Adelphi University, Hofstra University; Event Sponsors: Barnes & Noble, EmblemHealth, NYSSAC, The Rauch Foundation, school Teachers College Columbia University, William Paterson University; and Media Sponsor: Education Week. fFeEATURaturEd THthIs MONTHmonth atts W en B from bublÉ TO BOTTI THIRTEEn Is alIvE with the sound of including Sting, Josh Groban and Yo-Yo music, bringing you exciting premieres Ma in Chris Botti in Boston, Part II (Thu featuring jazz greats, Juilliard’s best, rock 11th, 10 p.m.).
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