The most popular programs for the Public Affairs Event - Education Issues type. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/browse?browse=format&id=44 en-US Copyright 2013, National Cable Satellite Corporation info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) Tue, 05 Oct 2010 00:00:00 GMT Thu, 20 Jun 2013 06:58:14 GMT Public Affairs Event - Education Issues President Obama spoke about community college education and his vision for the U.S. to lead the world in college degree recipients by the year 2020. Jill Biden introduced President Obama at the first-ever White House summit on community colleges. She is Vice President Biden's wife and an English professor at Northern Virginia Community College. Following the president's remarks, Melinda Gates talked about the new $35 million Gates Foundation program, called "Completion by Design," to help boost community college graduation rates. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/295820-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/295820-1 Tue, 05 Oct 2010 00:00:00 GMT Campus Progress, the youth division for the Center for American Progress, held its annual national conference. This portion of the event includes remarks from White House National Economic Council Director Gene Sperling and a panel discussion on how youth can pursue careers in social change. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/300358-2 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/300358-2 Tue, 05 Oct 2010 00:00:00 GMT Policymakers, civil rights advocates and scholars spoke about racially and economically integrated K-12 public schools. They focused on incentives in current and proposed federal policies, regulations and spending programs, as well as current integration efforts that sustain quality schools and stable communities. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/290005-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/290005-1 Tue, 05 Oct 2010 00:00:00 GMT School superintendents talked about education improvement programs implemented in their states. Topics included charter schools and systems that grade schools and teachers. Following their discussion they responded to questions from members of the audience. The program began with a video. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/296798-2 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/296798-2 Tue, 05 Oct 2010 00:00:00 GMT Former Florida Governor Jeb Bush talked about education reform efforts at the state level. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/296798-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/296798-1 Tue, 05 Oct 2010 00:00:00 GMT A book launch party was held for John Merrow, author of [The Influence of Teachers: Reflections on Teaching and Leadership]. In the book he examines the current issues facing American education and presents his thoughts on how the system can be reformed. Mr. Merrow was seen talking to guests before making remarks. The introductions included a video by Jim Lehr in the form of a "PBS NewsHour" report on the release of the book that included numerous clips. The book party was held April 4, 2011, at the Renaissance Hotel in Washington, D.C. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/300729-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/300729-1 Tue, 05 Oct 2010 00:00:00 GMT Panelists talked about federal funding and opportunities available to promote K-12 racial and economic integration. They focused on incentives in current and proposed federal policies, regulations and spending programs, as well as current integration efforts that sustain quality schools and stable communities. They also answered questions from the audience. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/290005-2 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/290005-2 Tue, 05 Oct 2010 00:00:00 GMT The National Academy of Engineering and National Research Council held a symposium to coincide with the release their report "Engineering in K-12 Education: Understanding the Status and Improving the Prospects." Participants spoke about the recommendations and implementation of programs to include more engineering topics in primary math and science classes. The report assessed the value of developing and implementing engineering curricula for kindergarten through grade 12. It also describes what engineering concepts children are able to understand and at what age, and provides an analysis of more than a dozen engineering curriculum projects. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/288775-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/288775-1 Tue, 05 Oct 2010 00:00:00 GMT Professor Guinier talked about college admissions and considering race in the process. She also talked about access to public and private institutions on a socio-economic basis. Following her remarks she answered questions from the audience. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/179073-2 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/179073-2 Tue, 05 Oct 2010 00:00:00 GMT Students who won C-SPAN's 2004 "Campaign Cam" contest talk about their prize winning videos, which shown either in their entirety or in portions. C-SPAN invited high school and middle school students from across the country to produce a video documentary on current campaign issues. C-SPAN selected 45 winning videos from 700 entries. Students competed for prizes up to $5,000. This competition was funded by the C-SPAN Education Foundation. The Grand Prize Winner was Nicco Quinones. The 1st Place Winner was Caylan Schneider. The 2nd Place Winner was Leila Giles. The 3rd Place Winners were Lauren Simenauer, Karen Turner and Emily Wilson. Several winners and advisors participated via telephone. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/182373-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/182373-1 Tue, 05 Oct 2010 00:00:00 GMT The Close Up Foundation celebrated its 35th anniversary and honored its founder and president, Steve Janger, who retires at the end of the month. Participants paid tribute to Mr. Janger's vision and the impact of the programming over the years in encouraging civic participation. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/187328-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/187328-1 Tue, 05 Oct 2010 00:00:00 GMT Joy Hakim talked about her series of science books spoke on the importance of teaching science in schools at an event hosted by the Smithsonian Institution in Washington, DC. She focused on her most recent book, [The Story of Science: Einstein Adds a New Dimension]. Hakim was an author that wrote on science in an accessible manner. Joy Hakim, former teacher and former editor and editorial writer at the Virginian-Pilot newspaper (Norfolk, Virginia), was the author of the "A History of US" series (10 volumes). http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/202529-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/202529-1 Tue, 05 Oct 2010 00:00:00 GMT The participants announced the release of the 34th annual Phi Delta Kappa/Gallup Poll of the public's attitudes toward public schools. They also talked with reporters about reactions to the federal No Child Left Behind Act, school choice issues, the white and minority achievement gap, and state revenue shortages. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/172134-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/172134-1 Tue, 05 Oct 2010 00:00:00 GMT For its "Campaign Cam" contest C-SPAN invited high school and middle school students from across the country to produce a video documentary on current campaign issues. C-SPAN selected 45 winning videos from 700 entries. Students competed for prizes of up to $5,000. The C-SPAN Education Foundation funded this competition. The 3rd prize winning videos from middle school students were shown: "Third Party Youth," by Mark Sandford and Jordan Davis, from Comcast in Rochester Hills, Michigan; "No Child Left Behind," by Ben Bourgeois, Colleen Cusick, and Melissa Hennessy from Charter in Vestavia Hills, Alabama; "No Child Left Behind," by Sade David, James Smith, and Shavine Smith from Northland Cable in Bennettsville, South Carolina; "Election News Story," by David Kahn from Charter in Chico, California; "Bowling For Gun Control," by Ian Kellett from Comcast in Highlands Ranch, Colorado; "The War in Iraq," by Karla Maldonado, Denisse Machado, and Oscar Arias from Cox in San Diego, California; "The Point of Democracy," by Lauren Simenauer, Emily Wilson, and Karen Turner from Comcast in Ellicott City, Maryland. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/182373-3 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/182373-3 Tue, 05 Oct 2010 00:00:00 GMT For its "Campaign Cam" contest C-SPAN invited high school and middle school students from across the country to produce a video documentary on current campaign issues. C-SPAN selected 45 winning videos from 700 entries. Students competed for prizes of up to $5,000. The C-SPAN Education Foundation funded this competition. The 2nd prize winning videos were shown: "The New Braceros," by Pablo DelRio, Antonio Tinoco, and Cristian Gonzalez from Comcast in Denver, Colorado; "Voting Machines: Past Present and Future," by Leila Giles and Elizabeth Angel, from Cox Communications; "Oversize Load, " by Pierson Keating from Cablevision in Buckhannon, West Virginia; "The Debate over HR857," by Patricia Sanchez from Charter in Norco, California; "America is Pro-Life," by Jayne Ewalt, Evelyn York, and Chantal Ovellette from Adelphia in Baltic, Connecticut; "A Nation Divided, " by Zach Landman from Comcast in Orinda, California; "Where Did America Go Wrong?" by Jacob Douglas Via from Adelphia in Troutville, Virginia; "Freedom From Fear," by Brian Wantz and Ryan Nichols from Adephia in Ventura, California. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/182373-4 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/182373-4 Tue, 05 Oct 2010 00:00:00 GMT For its "Campaign Cam" contest C-SPAN invited high school and middle school students from across the country to produce a video documentary on current campaign issues. C-SPAN selected 45 winning videos from 700 entries. Students competed for prizes of up to $5,000. The C-SPAN Education Foundation funded this competition. The 3rd prize winning videos from high school students were shown: "Same-Sex Marriage in Oregon" by Brad Fish and Jovana Kamenko from Comcast in Hillsboro, Oregon; "Outsourcing" by Andrew Ghahramani from Comcast in Longmeadow, Massachusetts; "It's the Environment Stupid," by Michael Drachkovitch, Chris Kaye, and Sabrina Parke from Adelphia in Sherman Oaks, California; "Microchip," by Erin La Plante and Alex Strand, from Charter in Mandeville, Louisiana' "Censorship," by Stephen Lightner, Eric Anderson, and Ryan O'Hara from Adelphia in Richfield, Ohio; and "Fight for Equality," by Jimmy Reed, Brian Levon, and Brian Mackenzie from Comcast in Bellevue, Washington. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/182373-2 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/182373-2 Tue, 05 Oct 2010 00:00:00 GMT For its "Campaign Cam" contest C-SPAN invited high school and middle school students from across the country to produce a video documentary on current campaign issues. C-SPAN selected 45 winning videos from 700 entries. Students competed for prizes of up to $5,000. The C-SPAN Education Foundation funded this competition. The Grand and 1st prize winning videos were shown: "An American Dream," by Nicco Quinones from Comcast in Park City, Utah; "Teens on AIDS," by Nyreen Seguinot, Linda Hutchins, and Vanessa Rodriguez from Cablevision in Newark, New Jersey; "On the Issues," by Caylan Schneider from Comcast in Key West, Florida. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/182373-5 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/182373-5 Tue, 05 Oct 2010 00:00:00 GMT http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/2360-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/2360-1 Tue, 05 Oct 2010 00:00:00 GMT Participants discussed various government and business programs to assist students in going to college. They focused on at-risk students and various mentoring and scholarship programs that will improve their chances of obtaining a college degree. After their discussion they took questions from the audience. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/125521-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/125521-1 Tue, 05 Oct 2010 00:00:00 GMT Secretary Albright spoke to first and second graders at Capitol Hill Cluster School. She read a story to them and answered their questions http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/79695-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/79695-1 Tue, 05 Oct 2010 00:00:00 GMT In the third of a series of forums on the Democratic "Families First" agenda, House and Senate Democrats heard testimony concerning proposals for $1500 per year for the first two years of post-secondary education and an overall $10,000 tax credit for education expenses. President Clinton has already made both proposals. Several participants also criticized Republicans for trying to reduce funding for higher education programs. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/73842-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/73842-1 Tue, 05 Oct 2010 00:00:00 GMT