The most popular programs for the Education Policy Tag http://www.c-spanvideo.org/browse?topic=856 en-US Copyright 2013, National Cable Satellite Corporation info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) Mon, 14 Nov 1988 00:00:00 GMT Sun, 19 May 2013 11:10:46 GMT President Reagan marked the beginning of American Education Week and spoke to school students in the East Room of the White House. He talked about the foundations of American government, the values of democracy, and the regard for the United States held by other countries. He also answered questions from the students. The event was telecast in several classrooms throughout the country. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/5064-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/5064-1 Mon, 14 Nov 1988 00:00:00 GMT High school government teachers Andrew Conneen and Daniel Larsen talked about the Advanced Placement Government Exam that was to be administered the following week. They discussed the exam, previewed sample questions, and what students should be studying, and they responded to telephone calls and electronic mail from high school students. One student won a pocket copy of the Constitution signed by Justice Breyer for correctly answering a constitutional question. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/299380-5 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/299380-5 Mon, 14 Nov 1988 00:00:00 GMT As part of a project sponsored by C-SPAN and Comcast Cable to encourage dialog between students and national figures, Representative Ron Paul talked to students at Ballou High School in Washington, D.C. Topics included the beginnings of his political career, the Constitution, and monetary policy. Following his remarks he answered questions from the students. Rep. Ron Paul is a Republican congressman from Texas. He was first elected in 1975 and retired from office in 1985. He returned to the U.S. House of Representatives in 1997. Rep. Paul has twice run for president. He most recently ran for the Republican nomination in 2008. In 1988, he was the Libertarian Party candidate. He started his professional career as a flight surgeon in the U.S. Air Force, and later moved into the private sector as an obstetrician and gynecologist. He has delivered over 4000 babies in that capacity. Rep. Paul graduated from Gettysburg College and the Duke University School of Medicine. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/286312-2 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/286312-2 Mon, 14 Nov 1988 00:00:00 GMT Andrew Conneen and Daniel Larsen, teachers at Adlai E. Stevenson High School in Lincolnshire, Illinois, talked about the Advanced Placement Government Exam for high school students, and they responded to telephone calls and electronic mail from high school students. The teachers discussed preparation for the exam and previewed sample questions. Clips were shown of Chief Justice John Roberts, House Speaker Nancy Pelosi, and former Presidents Bill Clinton and George W. Bush. Rita Stanley, a teacher at the Episcopal School of Texas in San Antonio, spoke by phone on what her students are doing to prepare for the exam, and she responded to one student phone call. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/285657-6 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/285657-6 Mon, 14 Nov 1988 00:00:00 GMT Andrew Conneen and Daniel Larsen, teachers from Adlai E. Stevenson High School in Lincolnshire, Illinois, talked with high school student callers only who are preparing for the Advanced Placement Government Exam. They talked about the exam and previewed sample questions from the test. They also responded to electronic communications from students. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/293279-7 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/293279-7 Mon, 14 Nov 1988 00:00:00 GMT High school government teachers Andrew Conneen and Daniel Larsen talked about the Advanced Placement Government Exam that was to be administered the following week. They discussed the exam, previewed sample questions, and what students should be studying, and they responded to telephone calls and electronic communications from high school students. A video clip was shown of Senator Tom Coburn (R-OK) speaking on March 14, 2012, about the relationship of the Senate to the other branches of government. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/305983-5 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/305983-5 Mon, 14 Nov 1988 00:00:00 GMT President Obama addressed students at Wakefield High School in Arlington, Virginia, on the importance of taking responsibility for their success in school. He spoke of difficulties in his own childhood, and recounted the stories of those who overcame hardships and rejections yet still graduated from high school or college, or became physicians, authors, or professional athletes. In his remarks he said, "We can have the most dedicated teachers, the most supportive parents, and the best schools in the world - and none of it will matter unless all of you fulfill your responsibilities. Unless you show up to those schools; pay attention to those teachers; listen to your parents, grandparents and other adults; and put in the hard work it takes to succeed." Prior to the speech, a debate ensued from some who believed the president should not speak to elementary, middle, and high school students in a national address. In previous years, Presidents Ronald Reagan and George H.W. Bush also spoke to students in addresses that were shown to students around the country. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/288771-2 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/288771-2 Mon, 14 Nov 1988 00:00:00 GMT President Bush addressed the nation's schoolchildren in an address to students at Alice Deal Junior High School in Washington, DC, which was videotaped for broadcast to students around the country. In his remarks, the president discussed the America 2000 education initiatives and urged the schoolchildren to remain in school. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/21790-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/21790-1 Mon, 14 Nov 1988 00:00:00 GMT Arne Duncan addressed the Department of Education's first summit on efforts to prevent bullying in public schools. He talked about ways to end bullying and creating a national strategy to help local communities address the problem. After his speech, he took questions from the audience. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/295011-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/295011-1 Mon, 14 Nov 1988 00:00:00 GMT Wayne LaPierre spoke about the National Rifle Association's reaction to the elementary school shooting in Newtown, Connecticut. In his remarks he called for congressional action to fund armed law enforcement officers in all public schools, and criticized the nation's entertainment industry for creating a culture of violence. His remarks were interrupted by protestors favoring gun control policies. He did not answer questions despite the event's billing as a news conference. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/310072-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/310072-1 Mon, 14 Nov 1988 00:00:00 GMT Vice President Biden talked at the National Education Association conference about the importance of education and teachers. In his speech he criticized Mitt Romney and other Republicans for their education policies. Jill Biden, who introduced the vice president, talked about her career in community college instruction and the Obama administration's education efforts. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/306897-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/306897-1 Mon, 14 Nov 1988 00:00:00 GMT President Obama spoke about the shooting at a Newtown, Connecticut elementary school that killed at least 26 children and adults. President Obama, pausing at times to steady his voice, said, "Our hearts are broken today," and "We've endured too many of these tragedies in the past few years, and each time I hear the news I react not as a president but as anyone else would, as a parent." He offered condolences to survivors and the families of the victims, and quoted from Scripture to "heal the broken-hearted and bind up their wounds." http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/309954-2 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/309954-2 Mon, 14 Nov 1988 00:00:00 GMT President Obama spoke at an interfaith vigil for families of the victims of the shooting at Sandy Hook Elementary School in Newtown, Connecticut. The shooting claimed 26 victims, including 20 children aged six and seven. In his remarks to local citizens at Sandy Point High School, President Obama read aloud the names of the victims, called on the nation to do more to prevent gun violence, and pledged the full power of the presidency in addressing the issue. During portions of the remarks muffled reaction from families in the auditorium could be heard. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/309977-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/309977-1 Mon, 14 Nov 1988 00:00:00 GMT Philosopher Mortimer Adler talked about the history and significance of the Great Books of the Western World college courses and adult education programs. He said that in 1921 John Erskine introduced the first Great Books course at Columbia University. Later Professor Adler introduced the Great Books to University of Chicago Law School President Robert Maynard Hutchins, and they taught the Great Books course together. Other topics included the criticism of the Great Books programs, beginning in 1988, as too Eurocentric and lacking women and minority authors. After his presentation Professor Adler answered audience members' questions. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/15474-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/15474-1 Mon, 14 Nov 1988 00:00:00 GMT Mr. de Botton, an atheist, argues that rather than mocking religion, atheists and agnostics should steal the best ideas from world religions, such asthe methods for building strong communities, overcoming envy, and forging a connection to the natural world. The philosopher essayist discussed his concepts with former seminarian and author Chris Hedges. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/304544-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/304544-1 Mon, 14 Nov 1988 00:00:00 GMT High school government teachers Andrew Conneen and Daniel Larsen talked about the Advanced Placement Government Exam that was to be administered the following week.*They discussed the content and structure of the exam and previewed sample questions and what students should be studying. They responded to telephone calls and electronic communications from high school students. A video clip from June 7, 2012, was shown of Senator Kyl (R-AZ) speaking on the Senate floor about judicial review and Representative McKeon (R-CA) speaking on the House floor on July 18, 2012, about conference committees. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/312690-5 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/312690-5 Mon, 14 Nov 1988 00:00:00 GMT Representative Bobby Scott hosted a forum on education policy as Congress prepared to reauthorize the Elementary and Secondary Education Act. Among the topics addressed were past policies related to segregation and disabilities, inconsistencies in the quality of education for minority and low-income students, and the elements of future policies to close this "achievement gap." http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/290657-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/290657-1 Mon, 14 Nov 1988 00:00:00 GMT Alyson Klein talked about about the $100 billion for education in the stimulus bill, including the appropriation of the money, how it can be used, and reaction in the educational community to items that were removed from the bill. Ms. Klein responded to telephone calls and electronic mail. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/284093-3 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/284093-3 Mon, 14 Nov 1988 00:00:00 GMT Members of the National Association to Advance Fat Acceptance held a news conference to call for changes to the Safe Schools Improvement Act of 2010, which did not prohibit bullying based on weight, height or physical appearance. They criticized First Lady Michelle Obama's "Let's Move" campaign, saying it wrongly focuses on body size instead of the overall health of children. They also responded to questions from reporters in the audience. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/300950-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/300950-1 Mon, 14 Nov 1988 00:00:00 GMT Lily Eskelsen talked about the effects of budgetary cutbacks on teachers and students as well as the impact of union negotiations on the education system. She responded to telephone calls and electronic communications. C-SPAN Radio's Nancy Calo read news headlines at the end of the program. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/298366-5 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/298366-5 Mon, 14 Nov 1988 00:00:00 GMT President Obama made his second annual back-to-school address to students at Julia R. Masterman Laboratory and Demonstration School. In the speech President Obama acknowledged the tough times families face but urged students to "dream big," "work hard," and "stay focused on education." http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/295452-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/295452-1 Mon, 14 Nov 1988 00:00:00 GMT Professor Loewen described how his recent book, [Lies My Teacher Told Me: Everything Your American History Textbook Got Wrong], published by The New Press, resulted from two years of research at the Smithsonian Institution studying twelve popular high school history textbooks. It focuses on how these books omit certain events and gloss over others to mythologize American history. He points out that this homogenization alienates minorities and others by making history extremely uninteresting. In addition to criticism, he also provides remedies to make textbooks and teaching methods more useful and appealing to students. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/63448-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/63448-1 Mon, 14 Nov 1988 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 Mon, 14 Nov 1988 00:00:00 GMT The founder of [The American Lawyer] magazine and Court TV tells the story of a coalition of unlikely allies in the fight to change a school system that many parents believe is failing the nation's children. He debated education solutions with former Assistant Secretary of Education Diane Ravitch. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/300570-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/300570-1 Mon, 14 Nov 1988 00:00:00 GMT President Obama talked about education at an event for the America's Promise Alliance. He announced $900 million in grants for schools and school districts. Citing a Rhode Island school that had fired all teachers, he said he favored federal rewards for local school districts that fire underperforming teachers and close failing schools, noting that educators needed to be held accountable when they failed to fix chronically troubled classrooms and curb the student dropout rate. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/292311-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/292311-1 Mon, 14 Nov 1988 00:00:00 GMT Ben Carson presented his thoughts on America's current social and political landscape. He examined the similarities between empires that declined and the United States and posited what should be done to deter America from following the same path. Dr. Carson talked about his personal formula for success and the philosophy that helped him overcome his obstacles. The title of his talk was "Think Big," which he used as a mnemonic device for his formula for a successful life based on those letters. He also responded to questions from members of the audience. This Frank A. Nix Lecture on Ethical Leadership was the keynote speech for the 18th Annual Blackburn Institute Winter Symposium, held at the Birmingham Sheraton Hotel. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/305144-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/305144-1 Mon, 14 Nov 1988 00:00:00 GMT Ms. Beals discussed her book, [Warriors Don't Cry], which details her experiences as part of the first integrated class of Central High School in Little Rock, Arkansas. The author recalls how she and eight other black teenagers integrated the school as a result of the [Brown v. Board of Education] segregation case decision. President Eisenhower had to enforce integration in the school with National Guard troops in September 1957. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/61780-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/61780-1 Mon, 14 Nov 1988 00:00:00 GMT President Obama made his third annual back-to-school speech at Benjamin Banneker Academic High School. In his remarks he told students he was trying to upgrade school buildings and fortify the ranks of classroom teachers as part of his plan for the economy. He also told students to shoot for excellent grades and to engage in innovative thinking. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/301799-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/301799-1 Mon, 14 Nov 1988 00:00:00 GMT John Taylor Gatto talked about his book [Weapons of Mass Instruction: A Schoolteacher's Journey Through the Dark World of Compulsory Schooling] (New Society Publishers; October 1, 2008). In the book he discusses compulsory schooling that he says cripples the imagination and discourages critical thinking. He also argues that spending a fortune on college tuition doesn't necessarily lead to acquiring an education. He responded to questions from audience members. This program of the Free State Project's 2009 New Hampshire Liberty Forum was held at 4:00 p.m. on Saturday, March 7, 2009, John Gatto was a teacher in New York Public Schools for almost three decades. He was named New York City Teacher of the Year three times, and in 1991, New York State Teacher of the Year. He is the author of [Dumbing Us Down: The Hidden Curriculum of Compulsory Schooling]; [The Exhausted School: The First National Grassroots Speakout on the Right to School Choice]; and [The Underground History of American Education: A Schoolteacher's Intimate Investigation into the Problem of Modern Schooling]. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/284691-2 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/284691-2 Mon, 14 Nov 1988 00:00:00 GMT Robert Compton talked about his documentary [Two Million Minutes: A Global Examination], which compares and contrasts the education experiences of six students; two from each of the countries of India, China, and the United States. Video clips were shown as he talked about the statistics on the amount of time spent in the classroom, the influence of the students' parents on their decisions to pursue a certain career, and the degree to which those choices impact their free time during their high school years. Two million minutes is roughly four years, the amount of time high school students have to prepare for higher education and their careers. Mr. Compton talked about the importance of education to competing in the new global economy and that people in other countries took it much more seriously. He said that although many middle and high schools were using his video, schools of education had rejected any need to learn about the educational systems in competing countries. Venture capitalist Robert Compton's travels to India in 2005 and 2006 laid the groundwork for his decisions to author a blog, publish a book called [Blogging Through India], and produce the documentary. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/204250-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/204250-1 Mon, 14 Nov 1988 00:00:00 GMT Panelists talked about early childhood education programs. Among the topics they addressed were improving Head Start programs, school accountability, education funding, and monitoring the effectiveness of various programs. They also responded to questions from the audience. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/301138-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/301138-1 Mon, 14 Nov 1988 00:00:00 GMT From the 2010 Virginia Festival of the Book in Charlottesville, Virginia, Matthew Crawford discussed his book, Shop Class as Soulcraft: An Inquiry Into the Value of Work. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/292685-11 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/292685-11 Mon, 14 Nov 1988 00:00:00 GMT Mr. Kohn talks about his book, [The Schools Our Children Deserve: Moving Beyond Traditional Classrooms and "Tougher Standards"], published by Houghton Mifflin. The book challenges the current state of education, and proposes multi-age, interdisciplinary classrooms. After his remarks he answered questions from the audience. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/153394-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/153394-1 Mon, 14 Nov 1988 00:00:00 GMT Richard Dawkins talked about his book [The Greatest Show on Earth: The Evidence for Evolution] (Free Press; September 22, 2009). In his book he lays out the evidence that supports the theory of evolution. He argues evolution is an indisputable fact, despite nearly half of Americans believing the opposite, and that denying evolution today is comparable to denying the Holocaust. He responded to questions from members of the audience. Richard Dawkins is the Charles Simonyi Professor of the Public Understanding of Science at Oxford University. He is the author of many books, including [The Selfish Gene] and [The God Delusion]. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/289830-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/289830-1 Mon, 14 Nov 1988 00:00:00 GMT Mr. Percy examines the importance of language and ideas in a speech titled "The Fateful Rift: The San Andreas Fault in the Modern Mind". He is the author of [Lost in the Cosmos]. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/7788-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/7788-1 Mon, 14 Nov 1988 00:00:00 GMT Current news events and political issues were examine through reviews of the morning newspapers; interviews with journalists, newsmakers and legislators; and viewer telephone call, faxes and electronic mail. In the first segment, Ms. O'Donnell and Ms. Olanoff debated the constitutionality and necessity of publicly funded single sex schools. In the newspaper roundtable, Mr. Dettmer and Mr. Georges talked about current news topics, including Shannon Faulkner's quitting the Citadel after less than a week. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/66724-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/66724-1 Mon, 14 Nov 1988 00:00:00 GMT The committee examined technological advances in education. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/67583-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/67583-1 Mon, 14 Nov 1988 00:00:00 GMT Greg Mortenson talked about the book he wrote with David Oliver Relin, [Three Cups of Tea: One Man's Mission to Promote Peace. . . One School at a Time] (Penguin; January 30, 2007). Among other topics, he talked about his life, his family, and former Pakistani President Pervez Musharraf, and he recounted stories from the book. [Three Cups of Tea] is the story of Mr. Mortenson's work in Afghanistan and Pakistan to establish schools. The idea for the schools stemmed from Mr. Mortenson's unsuccessful attempt in 1993 to climb the world's second highest mountain called K2 in Pakistan. Lost and sick, he ended up in the village of Korphe where the people took care of him for seven weeks. Mr. Mortenson promised to return to the village and start a school there. He continues to build schools in Afghanistan, Pakistan, and other areas of central Asia. He is also the co-founder of Pennies for Peace, where American students pool their pennies to help Afghan and Pakistani children to buy school supplies. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/280546-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/280546-1 Mon, 14 Nov 1988 00:00:00 GMT Samuel Casey Carter talked about his new book on education, [On Purpose: How Great School Cultures Form Strong Character], and ways to improve the U.S. education system. He also responded to telephone calls and electronic communications. A short clip from [Newsmakers] with Norm Coleman was shown at the end of the program. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/296761-4 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/296761-4 Mon, 14 Nov 1988 00:00:00 GMT New Jersey Governor Chris Christie gave the keynote address at a day-long forum on education reform. He focused on continuing efforts to improve New Jersey schools and lessons learned for other states and locations. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/296798-4 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/296798-4 Mon, 14 Nov 1988 00:00:00 GMT Dave Cullen talked about his book [Columbine] (Twelve; April 6, 2009). In his book, on the 10th anniversary of the mass murders, he presents a comprehensive account of the shootings on Tuesday, April 20, 1999, at Columbine High School in Columbine near Littleton, Colorado. He talked about the psychology of the shooters, how they evolved into killers, and the stories of the victims and survivors. Other topics included the media coverage of the event and his process of writing the book. Dave Cullen, the recipient of several journalism awards, is a graduate of the University of Colorado at Boulder. He has written extensively about the shootings at Columbine. Book TV interviewed Dave Cullen on April 26, 2009, while at the [Los Angles Times] Festival of Books. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/285490-6 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/285490-6 Mon, 14 Nov 1988 00:00:00 GMT Witnesses testified about teacher training programs and evaluation systems. Among the topics they addressed were means of measuring student success, state programs to improve teacher quality, and the role of educators. They also talked about the No Child Left Behind Act and legislative measures that could reform the law. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/293313-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/293313-1 Mon, 14 Nov 1988 00:00:00 GMT Donald Pease recounts the life of Theodor Geisel, aka Dr. Seuss. The author details Geisel's childhood in Springfield, Massachusetts, as the son of a German-immigrant family, to his development of the Dr. Seuss persona at Dartmouth College's student newspaper [The Jack-O-Lantern]. Professor Pease documents Theodor Geisel's early career in advertising, his political and social satirical cartoons, and his later success as a children's author. Donald Pease responded to questions from members of the audience at Norwich Bookstore in Norwich, Vermont. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/293722-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/293722-1 Mon, 14 Nov 1988 00:00:00 GMT A former assistant secretary of education and Brookings Institution fellow analyzes what she calls the death of the American school system through too much testing. She spoke with [Washington Post] education reporter Valerie Strauss. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/292469-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/292469-1 Mon, 14 Nov 1988 00:00:00 GMT President Obama outlined his plan to provide states with the ability to opt out of provisions in the "No Child Left Behind" law. States will be granted a waiver from the program if they show they have a plan to help low-performing schools. "No Child Left Behind, passed during the George W. Bush administration, has been criticized for focusing too much on test scores. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/301722-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/301722-1 Mon, 14 Nov 1988 00:00:00 GMT Kevin Concannon talked about pending nutritional changes to the National School Lunch Program, and he responded to telephone calls and electronic communications. The Agriculture Department is reportedly going to finalize rules about school meals sometime before the end of the year. The rules come as a result of recommendations by the Institutes of Medicine. Topics included what the program does, its history, and costs. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/301999-5 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/301999-5 Mon, 14 Nov 1988 00:00:00 GMT National Teacher of the Year Rebecca Mieliwocki urged teachers to teach beyond standardized tests. She called on educators to be "courageous" in teaching students and to remember their important role in American society. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/306920-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/306920-1 Mon, 14 Nov 1988 00:00:00 GMT Francisco Negron talked about the status of schools' emergency plans around the country, and he responded to telephone calls and electronic communications. He also outlined the resources available to school boards on the state and federal level plus, and issues such as allowing the arming of select teachers or staff within a school. Nancy Calo read news headlines from C-SPAN Radio at the end of the program. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/310024-6 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/310024-6 Mon, 14 Nov 1988 00:00:00 GMT Actor Richard Dreyfuss talked about the debates and the importance of compromise in the crafting of the U.S. Constitution at the Philadelphia Convention of 1787. He emphasized the importance of the Constitution for American democracy today. Richard Dreyfuss and The Dreyfuss Initiative promote civics in American schools. He also responded to questions from members of the audience and was seen talking with audience members after the program. "The Constitutional Convention and the Miracle of Democracy" is the title of the Constitution Day lecture at the Robert C. Byrd Center for Legislative Studies on the campus of Shepherd University. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/301543-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/301543-1 Mon, 14 Nov 1988 00:00:00 GMT Madeleine Sackler talked about the documentary [The Lottery] which she directed and produced. The documentary tells the story of how children are chosen to participate in charter schools in New York City. It follows the paths of four families from Harlem and the Bronx who hope to get their children into the Harlem Success Academy and out of the New York public school system. It also covers community and school board meetings where the charter school system is debated. Video clips of the documentary were shown. Madeleine Sackler is a 27 year old filmmaker based in New York City. She previously co-directed [Mechina: A Preparation]. She was part of the research team for the Martin Scorsese film [Shine a Light]. Ms. Sackler is a graduate of Duke University. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/294243-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/294243-1 Mon, 14 Nov 1988 00:00:00 GMT