The most recent programs for the Schools Tag http://www.c-spanvideo.org/browse?topic=872 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, 30 Apr 2013 00:00:00 GMT Mon, 20 May 2013 02:25:13 GMT Telephone lines were open for viewer comments on the question, "What is the quality of education in your community?" The previous day the National Institute for Early Education Research released a report that found pre-kindergarten spending was at its lowest level in ten years. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/312450-2 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/312450-2 Tue, 30 Apr 2013 00:00:00 GMT President Obama made remarks at the third annual White House Science Fair, which honors student winners in science, technology, engineering, and math competitions from around the country. He also announced a new AmeriCorps program to connect professional scientists and engineers to young students. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/312300-2 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/312300-2 Tue, 30 Apr 2013 00:00:00 GMT James Roldan's video, [Education: America's Challenge] was one of the high school section second prize-winning videos in C-SPAN Classroom's StudentCam video documentary contest. He was an eleventh grader at Westminster Academy in Fort Lauderdale, Florida. The local cable company was Comcast. C-SPAN Classroom's StudentCam video documentary contest was an annual national competition in which middle and high school students produced a documentary on a specific theme.*In the 2013 contest participants were asked to send a message to the president on the issue they consider most important in 2013. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/311538-22 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/311538-22 Tue, 30 Apr 2013 00:00:00 GMT Zachary Cohen's video, [Education: Take a Spin], was one of the middle school section second prize-winning videos in C-SPAN Classroom's StudentCam video documentary contest. He was a seventh graders at the Alfred and Adele Davis Academy in Sandy Springs, Georgia. The local cable company was Comcast. C-SPAN Classroom's StudentCam video documentary contest was an annual national competition in which middle and high school students produced a documentary on a specific theme.*In the 2013 contest participants were asked to send a message to the president on the issue they consider most important in 2013. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/311538-17 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/311538-17 Tue, 30 Apr 2013 00:00:00 GMT Grace Shoffner, Julia Hammon, and Maggie Murr's video, [Education Across the Nation], was one of the middle school section third prize-winning videos in C-SPAN Classroom's StudentCam video documentary contest. They were eighth graders at Farragut Middle School in Knoxville, Tennessee. The local cable company was Charter Communications. C-SPAN Classroom's StudentCam video documentary contest was an annual national competition in which middle and high school students produced a documentary on a specific theme. In the 2013 contest participants were asked to send a message to the president on the issue they consider most important in 2013. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/311538-7 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/311538-7 Tue, 30 Apr 2013 00:00:00 GMT Education professionals testified on teacher performance measurements being used in different states that emphasize student achievement over teacher credentials. Some of those methods included efforts in specific school districts to increase the frequency of teacher evaluations, using various tools such as student surveys, and classroom observation. Steve Cantrell said the greatest predictor of student performance was teacher effectiveness. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/311237-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/311237-1 Tue, 30 Apr 2013 00:00:00 GMT At the White House daily briefing, Secretary Arne Duncan talked about the impact of sequestration budget cuts to education program such as early childhood, primary and secondary education, and Impact Aid funds that involve military families and Native Americans education programs. Afterward, Jay Carney answered questions on President Obama's March 1 meeting with congressional leaders regarding sequestration, deficit reduction, and the civil war in Syria. "Sequestration," a legal procedure in which every federal agency has the same percentage of its budget cut in order to take back deficit spending, was agreed to in the Budget Control Act of 2011 and scheduled to happen on March 1, 2013. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/311213-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/311213-1 Tue, 30 Apr 2013 00:00:00 GMT Alyson Klein spoke by phone about the impact of sequestration on education programs and school districts.  http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/311217-9 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/311217-9 Tue, 30 Apr 2013 00:00:00 GMT Frederick Hess and Bryan Hassell talked about ways to support teachers and school leaders. Following their presentations governors discussed their states' practices and reforms on educational leadership. Topics included teacher pay and workload, hiring standards, policy reforms, and insularity among education professionals. This panel was part of the National Governors Association (NGA) 2013 Winter Meeting at the J.W. Marriott Hotel, an annual meeting in which a bipartisan group of U.S. governors gathers in Washington, D.C. to discuss issues affecting the states. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/311078-2 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/311078-2 Tue, 30 Apr 2013 00:00:00 GMT Sean Cavanagh, [Education Week] assistant editor for charter schools, school choice, and parent engagement, spoke via Skype about the pros and cons of charter schools and whether vouchers make a difference in school quality. He responded to telephone calls and electronic communications from viewers who had also just seen a speech on school choice and accountability by Northwestern University Professor David Figlio at the University of Florida. Video clips were shown of Governor Rick Perry (R-TX) speaking about charter schools in his 2013 state of the state address and former District of Columbia Chancellor Michelle Rhee speaking speaking at the Hudson Union Society in New York City. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/311100-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/311100-1 Tue, 30 Apr 2013 00:00:00 GMT David Figlio, a Northwestern University professor of education and social policy and of economics, spoke about trends in U.S. education policy, the changing education landscape, and evaluating school choice and accountability. He talked about the pros and cons of charter schools and whether vouchers make a difference in school quality. He responded to questions submitted by members of the audience. The Bob Graham Center for Public Service hosted "Pitfalls and Promise of School Choice and Accountability" at the University of Florida Law School. The talk was co-sponsored by the League of Women Voters. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/310440-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/310440-1 Tue, 30 Apr 2013 00:00:00 GMT Telephone lines were open for comments on armed guards in schools. Several House Republicans had proposed spending $30 million in federal funds on placing police officers in schools. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/311048-2 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/311048-2 Tue, 30 Apr 2013 00:00:00 GMT Professor Mark Berkowitz and researcher Allison Dymnicki talk about how teaching tolerance and compassion is more effective in combating bullying. Columbia University's Institute for Urban and Minority Education held a bullying summit for educators. The summit highlighted ways to address bullying through a holistic method of social and emotional learning and character building initiatives. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/310384-2 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/310384-2 Tue, 30 Apr 2013 00:00:00 GMT Educators, superintendents, and researchers from around the country talked about their school districts' successes in teaching tolerance and compassion to combat bullying. Columbia University's Institute for Urban and Minority Education held a bullying summit for educators. The summit highlighted ways to address bullying through a holistic method of social and emotional learning and character building initiatives. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/310384-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/310384-1 Tue, 30 Apr 2013 00:00:00 GMT Author Sarah Garland talked about her book, [Divided We Fail: The Story of an African-American Community That Ended the Era of School Desegregation], in which she returned to her hometown to chronicle the fight of African-American parents who sued to prevent the closure of a predominantly black school for the sake of desegregation. Their suit resulted in a landmark Supreme Court decision that ended the era of desegregation established by the Court more than 50 years earlier with the [Brown v. Board of Education] opinion. Ms Garland talked with Columbia professor and political activist Marc Lamont Hill. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/310467-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/310467-1 Tue, 30 Apr 2013 00:00:00 GMT Secretary Arne Duncan and state education officials testified on the reforms implemented under "No Child Left Behind" (NCLB) state flexibility waivers. Kentucky Education Commissioner Holliday also said that the automatic sequestration spending cuts would deeply affect his state's schools, students, and teachers through loss of jobs and services. NCLB was an education program passed during the George W. Bush administration. "Sequestration," a legal procedure in which every federal agency has the same percentage of its budget taken back in order to cut deficit spending, was agreed to in the Budget Control Act of 2011 and scheduled to happen on March 1, 2013. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/310877-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/310877-1 Tue, 30 Apr 2013 00:00:00 GMT Andrew Campanella talked about his group's efforts to promote National School Choice week. Proponents of school choice believe giving students and families increased access to high-performing public schools, public charter schools, virtual schools, private schools, and homeschooling is a solution to what they describe as the "growing crisis" of educational quality. Topics included the goal of National School Choice Week, problems with the current public school system, and education voucher programs. He responded to telephone calls and electronic communications. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/310768-4 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/310768-4 Tue, 30 Apr 2013 00:00:00 GMT Telephone lines were open for comments on the question, "Are school closures a civil rights issue?" A recent spate of school closings around the country led to a group of parents and activists meeting with Education Secretary Arne Duncan. They believe the shutdowns disproportionately affect minority and poor students, and want federal intervention to stop the closures. Frank Phillips was interviewed by phone about the temporary replacement for Massachusetts Senator John Kerry, who was confirmed by the Senate the previous day to replace Hillary Clinton as secretary of state. He also discussed who might run for the seat in the June 25 special election. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/310655-2 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/310655-2 Tue, 30 Apr 2013 00:00:00 GMT Jack Buckley and Tom Loveless compared the educational performances of American students with students in other countries. They also responded to telephone calls and electronic communications. This program was part of C-SPAN's regular Friday "America by the Numbers" series. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/310471-5 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/310471-5 Tue, 30 Apr 2013 00:00:00 GMT Superintendents talked about effective ways that school systems could implement Common Core State standards, adopted by 45 states and the District of Columbia, that allow states to accurately compare standardized test scores across the country and internationally. They also discussed the need and importance of training and providing support for teachers in the initiative. David Coleman challenged the initiative on the grounds that the program was a costly "mediocre" program that would not prepare students for college. Panelists answered questions from the audience about the cost to states of the program, room the possibility for extended programs such as summer school, and competency-based instruction. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/310310-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/310310-1 Tue, 30 Apr 2013 00:00:00 GMT Senator Barbara Boxer (D-CA) spoke with reporters about two school safety bills she was introducing, and her support for stricter gun laws. The first bill would expand access to certain grants that schools can use to create tip lines or other safety and security measures. The second would allow governors to bring in the National Guard to help provide school security. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/310033-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/310033-1 Tue, 30 Apr 2013 00:00:00 GMT Telephone lines were open for comments on the question, "How would you fix your school system?" http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/309664-2 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/309664-2 Tue, 30 Apr 2013 00:00:00 GMT John Podesta talked about bipartisanship in education reform. He said that the recent elections taught the importance of the political process and that passing reform-minded laws would not work without voter support. He advised building a center coalition to support reform movements. After his remarks he was joined by former Governor Jeb Bush (R-FL) in responding to questions from members of the audience. This was the keynote luncheon address at the two-day 5th annual Excellence in Action National Summit on Education Reform, held in the JW Marriott Grand Ballroom. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/309628-2 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/309628-2 Tue, 30 Apr 2013 00:00:00 GMT Condoleezza Rice and Joel Klein talked about the Council on Foreign Relations report they co-authored on the links between national security and education reform. Topics included higher standards in education and choice in education systems. They responded to questions from members of the audience. This was the dinner keynote presentation of the 5th annual Excellence in Action National Summit on Education Reform, held in the JW Marriott Grand Ballroom. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/309628-3 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/309628-3 Tue, 30 Apr 2013 00:00:00 GMT Randi Weingarten discussed the priorities of labor unions as negotiations began on averting the fiscal cliff." She also discussed American Federation of Teachers' education agenda heading into 2013. Topics included the potential effects of tax increases and budgets cuts on teachers, education reform prospects during the Obama administration's second term, and the impact of the 2012 elections. "Fiscal Cliff" refers to the impending tax increases and budget cuts at the end of 2012 if Congress failed to reach a budget agreement. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/309561-4 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/309561-4 Tue, 30 Apr 2013 00:00:00 GMT Kevin Chavous talked to California entrepreneurs about the Washington, D.C., charter school system he helped found. He also discussed school choice and U.S. competitiveness, and answered questions from the audience members. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/308146-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/308146-1 Tue, 30 Apr 2013 00:00:00 GMT Author Jonathan Kozol talked about his book, [Fire in the Ashes: Twenty-Five Years Among the Poorest Children in America]. He focused on economic and educational barriers to children's development through public school students. His book focused on several six to eight year-old students in inner-city schools. He also spoke about various solutions to the problems of inequality and ways to evaluate progress. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/307904-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/307904-1 Tue, 30 Apr 2013 00:00:00 GMT Panelists talked about Benjamin Jones and Aaron Chatterji's proposal to fund innovation and educational technology. It conducts rapid, low-cost evaluations of technologies and report the results to the public in hopes to speed the market for development of education technologies. Among the issues they discussed were getting educational technologies out to all classrooms. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/308422-3 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/308422-3 Tue, 30 Apr 2013 00:00:00 GMT Education professionals talked about proposals to raise high school graduation rates. Philip Oreopoulos began the discussion by outlining his research paper on the relationship between increasing compulsory education and average lifetime wealth. Terry Grier talked about efforts in Houston, Texas, to improve graduation rates, one of which was going door-to-door to ask students why they dropped out. Other topics included adding new educational formats, and the associated costs and effectiveness of trying to modify student behavior. Panelists also responded to questions from audience members. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/308422-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/308422-1 Tue, 30 Apr 2013 00:00:00 GMT Education Secretary Arne Duncan gave the keynote address at a forum on new approaches to improving the education system. He highlighted recent progress in kindergarten through 12 grade education, addressed areas in need of improvement, and promoted innovative ways to help advance reform efforts. Following his remarks, he took questions from the audience. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/308422-4 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/308422-4 Tue, 30 Apr 2013 00:00:00 GMT Panelists reacted to economist Roland Fryer's presentation of his research on five successful methods used at charter schools: frequency of teacher feedback, use of data to make changes, small group tutoring, expectations for students, and instructional time. Among the issues they discussed were the difficulty of implementing new educational practices, costs, and the need for higher quality charter school staff. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/308422-2 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/308422-2 Tue, 30 Apr 2013 00:00:00 GMT Telephone lines were open for comments on the question, "Should Teachers be allowed to strike?" Becky Vevea spoke by phone about the ongoing Chicago teacher's strike. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/308088-2 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/308088-2 Tue, 30 Apr 2013 00:00:00 GMT Education professionals talked about alternatives to traditional public schooling, such as online education, vouchers, charter schools, and home schooling. Some of the issues they debated included who gets to decide where a child goes to school and quality evaluation across the various options. They answered questions from the audience. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/307726-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/307726-1 Tue, 30 Apr 2013 00:00:00 GMT Elected officials and education leaders talked about the release of a new national survey on child hunger in the public schools. Among the issues they addressed were pilot programs to connect needy children with federal and state food programs, the operation of school breakfast programs, and the role of teachers and school staff in identifying children at risk of hunger. They responded to questions from the audience. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/307731-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/307731-1 Tue, 30 Apr 2013 00:00:00 GMT Business leaders, scholars, and government officials talked about the Center for American Progress report comparing U.S. investment in education with China and India, focusing on the next generation's ability to fill the jobs of the future. According to the findings in the report, the primary problem for the country was the lack of political will needed to make changes and preparations. They responded to questions from the audience. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/307690-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/307690-1 Tue, 30 Apr 2013 00:00:00 GMT Education experts talked about the retention of and remedial instruction for students who have not mastered basic reading skills by the end of third grade. They discussed the practices of several states and school districts have retention policies, and whether it is in the best interest of the students. They responded to questions from the audience. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/307614-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/307614-1 Tue, 30 Apr 2013 00:00:00 GMT Retired Justice Sandra Day O Connor testified on her efforts to educate young people in civics through her iCivics organization. Some of the other issues she addressed were state election of judges, public confidence in the judiciary, and cameras in the Supreme Court. When asked by Senator Leahy about displeasure among conservatives on Chief Justice Roberts' decision to uphold the health care law, she said the criticism was "unfortunate" and demonstrates citizens' "lack of understanding" about the judiciary. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/307242-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/307242-1 Tue, 30 Apr 2013 00:00:00 GMT Education experts spoke about integrating technologies in schools and class curricula. Among the topics addressed were the impact of technology on education standards, distance learning programs, levels of individual instruction, and the costs of technology in schools. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/306990-2 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/306990-2 Tue, 30 Apr 2013 00:00:00 GMT Behavioral education specialists talked about school disciplinary measures which could often have a negative impact on a child's life. Among the topics they addressed were racial disparities in school discipline, the amount of individual instruction for children, crimes committed in schools, and improving classroom environments. They responded to questions from the audience. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/307510-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/307510-1 Tue, 30 Apr 2013 00:00:00 GMT Secretary Duncan talked about initiatives at the federal level to stop bullying. Topics included training programs for schools and the importance of adult oversight. He also responded to questions from members of the audience. He was introduced by Assistant Secretary Delisle. These were the closing remarks of the third annual Federal Partners in Bullying Prevention Summit, held at the Marriott Wardman Park Hotel by the U.S. Department of Education's Office of Safe and Healthy Students in conjunction with the departments of Justice, Health and Human Services, Defense, Agriculture, the Interior, the Federal Trade Commission, the White House Initiative on Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders, and the National Council on Disability. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/307478-6 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/307478-6 Tue, 30 Apr 2013 00:00:00 GMT Officials from the Departments of Education, Health and Human Services, and Justice used slide presentations as they described some of the tools and training available on the federal level to end bullying. "Building Skills in Bullying Prevention: Federal Resources for the Field" was part of the third annual Federal Partners in Bullying Prevention Summit, held at the Marriott Wardman Park Hotel by the U.S. Department of Education's Office of Safe and Healthy Students in conjunction with the departments of Justice, Health and Human Services, Defense, Agriculture, the Interior, the Federal Trade Commission, the White House Initiative on Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders, and the National Council on Disability. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/307478-5 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/307478-5 Tue, 30 Apr 2013 00:00:00 GMT Musician Lady Gaga's mother Cynthia Germanotta described the bullying her daughters experienced growing up, and how it led to the creation of their "Born This Way Foundation". She was joined by President Obama's adviser Valerie Jarrett, who described the work being done on the federal level to end bullying. A video was shown of Secretary Duncan announcing a contest for young people to make public service announcement videos. "A Kinder and Braver World for Our Youth: How Do We Get There?" was part of the third annual Federal Partners in Bullying Prevention Summit, held at the Marriott Wardman Park Hotel by the U.S. Department of Education's Office of Safe and Healthy Students in conjunction with the departments of Justice, Health and Human Services, Defense, Agriculture, the Interior, the Federal Trade Commission, the White House Initiative on Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders, and the National Council on Disability. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/307478-4 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/307478-4 Tue, 30 Apr 2013 00:00:00 GMT Panelists focused on connections between bullying and suicide. They used slides during their presentations of research. "Discerning the Connection Between Bullying and Suicide for Better Prevention Strategies" was part of the third annual Federal Partners in Bullying Prevention Summit, held at the Marriott Wardman Park Hotel by the U.S. Department of Education's Office of Safe and Healthy Students in conjunction with the departments of Justice, Health and Human Services, Defense, Agriculture, the Interior, the Federal Trade Commission, the White House Initiative on Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders, and the National Council on Disability. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/307478-3 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/307478-3 Tue, 30 Apr 2013 00:00:00 GMT Panelists examined the social drivers linked to increased aggression and bullying in youth. "Understanding and Supporting Youth Who Bully" was part of the third annual Federal Partners in Bullying Prevention Summit, held at the Marriott Wardman Park Hotel by the U.S. Department of Education's Office of Safe and Healthy Students in conjunction with the departments of Justice, Health and Human Services, Defense, Agriculture, the Interior, the Federal Trade Commission, the White House Initiative on Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders, and the National Council on Disability. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/307478-2 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/307478-2 Tue, 30 Apr 2013 00:00:00 GMT Tony West highlighted the administration's commitment to preventing bullying and spoke about the Justice Department's initiatives. These were the opening remarks of the second day of the third annual Federal Partners in Bullying Prevention Summit, held at the Marriott Wardman Park Hotel by the U.S. Department of Education's Office of Safe and Healthy Students in conjunction with the departments of Justice, Health and Human Services, Defense, Agriculture, the Interior, the Federal Trade Commission, the White House Initiative on Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders, and the National Council on Disability. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/307478-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/307478-1 Tue, 30 Apr 2013 00:00:00 GMT Secretary Sebelius spoke to the Education Department Bullying Prevention Summit. She said that more studies needed to be done to understand bullying and talked about anti-bullying initiatives at several government agencies. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/307455-7 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/307455-7 Tue, 30 Apr 2013 00:00:00 GMT Panelists spoke about ways to differentiate between the various types of bullying, including against immigrants and the lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender (LGBT) community. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/307455-6 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/307455-6 Tue, 30 Apr 2013 00:00:00 GMT Representative Mike Honda spoke about the problem of youth bullying and his efforts to found the Congressional Anti-Bullying Caucus. Among the topics he addressed were methods to identify bullying, empowering schools to combat bullying, mentoring programs, and his experiences as a Japanese-American during his youth. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/307455-5 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/307455-5 Tue, 30 Apr 2013 00:00:00 GMT Anti-bullying activists talked about the problem of youth bullying in schools and strategies to prevent bullying. Among the topics they addressed were parental awareness of the problems of bullying, bullying targeting gay, lesbian, bisexual and transgender (LGBT) youth, and the phenomena of cyber bullying. Several unidentified students also related their experiences with bullying and answered questions from the audience. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/307455-4 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/307455-4 Tue, 30 Apr 2013 00:00:00 GMT Maryland First Lady Katie O'Malley spoke about bullying in schools and various prevention programs. In her remarks she talked about the state's anti-bullying initiative, and spoke about the challenges for youth coming out as gay. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/307455-3 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/307455-3 Tue, 30 Apr 2013 00:00:00 GMT