The most popular programs for the Literacy Tag http://www.c-spanvideo.org/browse?topic=868 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 Oct 1990 00:00:00 GMT Sat, 18 May 2013 06:44:55 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 Tue, 30 Oct 1990 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 Tue, 30 Oct 1990 00:00:00 GMT Angela Davis presents a critical edition of Frederick Douglass' memoir, [Narrative of the Life of Frederick Douglass - An American Slave Written by Himself]. Ms. Davis explores the abolitionist's intellectual life and recalls the several other editions of Douglass' memoir. Angela Davis was joined in conversation by Nobel and Pulitzer Prize-winning author Toni Morrison. This "LIVE from the NYPL" event, "Frederick Douglass: Literacy, Libraries and Liberation," was held at Celeste Bartos Forum of the New York Public Research Library of Humanities and Social Sciences. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/296522-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/296522-1 Tue, 30 Oct 1990 00:00:00 GMT Julie Andrews and her daughter, Emma Walton Hamilton, talked about their co-edited book, [Julie Andrews' Collection of Poems, Songs, and Lullabies] (Little, Brown Young Readers; October 1, 2009), illustrated by James McMullen. They selected classic poems, songs, and lullabies as well as poems written by the authors themselves and contributions from other family members. Julie Andrews introduced each of the nine themed sections with intimate stories and family memories. They also talked about their writing careers, both separately and as collaborators. They both have written children's books and Julie Andrews has also written a memoir. Topics included how they collaborate, the writing of books for children, poetry, literacy, and Emma Walton Hamilton's book [Raising Bookworms: Getting Kids Reading for Pleasure and Empowerment]. They were interviewed at BookExpo America 2009 in the Jacob K. Javits Center in New York City, apparently on Friday, May 29, 2009. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/286856-13 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/286856-13 Tue, 30 Oct 1990 00:00:00 GMT Greg Mortenson was the recipient of the Fall for the Book's 2010 Mason Award, which recognizes authors who have made extraordinary contributions to bringing literature to a wide reading public. He is the author of [Three Cups of Tea: One Man's Mission to Promote Peace... One School At A Time] and [Stones into Schools: Promoting Peace with Books, Not Bombs, in Afghanistan and Pakistan]. Mr. Mortenson showed videos during his lecture. Greg Mortenson is the co-founder of the nonprofit Central Asia Institute, whose mission is "to promote and support community-based education, especially for girls, in remote regions of northern Pakistan and Afghanistan," and the founder of Pennies for Peace, which seeks to "educate American children about the world beyond their experience and how they can make a positive impact on a global scale, one penny at a time." Greg Mortenson's appearance in the Concert Hall of George Mason University's Center for the Arts was supported by the George Mason University Chapter of Amnesty International, Mason's Afghan Student Union, and Mason's Pakistan Students Association. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/295805-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/295805-1 Tue, 30 Oct 1990 00:00:00 GMT A panel discussion was held on the changes made to access to information by a market-driven digital technology. They discussed the thesis that wider visual representation would lead younger readers into literacy and the definition of literacy in a visual and technological age. They focused on the place of comics and graphic novels in the digital realm. The panelists also responded to questions from members of the audience. The authors were: John Jennings (moderator), [Black Comix: African American Independent Comics, Art and Culture] (Mark Batty Publisher/Random); Damian Duffy, [Out of Sequence: Underrepresented Voices in American Comics] (Krannert Art Museum); Dawud Anyabwile, [Brotherman]; Alex Simmons, [Blackjack]; Gregory Walker, [ZM1]; and L.A. Banks, [Vampire Huntress]. "From Digital Divide to Digital Inequality: Bridging the Market-Driven Literacy Gap" was a panel of the 12th annual Harlem Book Fair from the Langston Hughes Auditorium in the New York Public Library's Schomburg Center for Research in Black Culture. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/294543-7 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/294543-7 Tue, 30 Oct 1990 00:00:00 GMT Books for International Goodwill has donated over four million books since being founded in 1994. The Rotary International organization uses an all-volunteer workforce to collect, sort, and package shipping containers for destinations such as Uganda, Kenya, the Czech Republic, and Native American libraries. Also featured in this program are two reading programs: the Mpambara-Cox Foundation that organizes programs to partner U.S. schools with schools in Uganda, and the Caribbean Children's Reading Project. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/294479-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/294479-1 Tue, 30 Oct 1990 00:00:00 GMT Panelists talked about the future of reading and child literacy. Among the topics they addressed were the use of digital books, the impact of new technologies on the publishing industry, uses of electronic media in schools, the amount of information available through electronic media, and the experience of reading. They responded to questions from the audience. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/309527-3 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/309527-3 Tue, 30 Oct 1990 00:00:00 GMT Erin Jackman talked about her family's foundation honoring her sister Brooke who was killed in the north tower of the World Trade Center on September 11, 2001. The Brooke Jackman Foundation is an organization that donates books to children and literacy programs and sponsors literacy events. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/295416-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/295416-1 Tue, 30 Oct 1990 00:00:00 GMT Co-authors George Dawson and Richard Glaubman joined in a panel discussion of their book [Life is So Good], published by Random House. Mr. Dawson is a 102-year-old man who learned to read and write at age 98. The book describes his life in the segregated South and his experiences before and after becoming literate. Mr. Henry, the educator who taught Mr. Dawson to read and to write, also joined the discussion. Ms. Harmon is the moderator of the forum called "It's Never Too Late for Literacy." The panelists responded to questions from members of the audience. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/160150-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/160150-1 Tue, 30 Oct 1990 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 Oct 1990 00:00:00 GMT Committee members heard testimony concerning the role of Ebonics, or African-American Vernacular English, in educating African-American students. The Oakland school board originally passed a resolution which seemed to call for education of students in Ebonics as a first language and later revised it to call for the recognition of Ebonics as a bridge to learning standard English. The witnesses included several representatives of the Oakland school district as well as the originator of the term, "Ebonics," and several other language experts. The testimony focused on whether Ebonics is a language, vernacular, dialect or grammatically incorrect English, whether it is the best way for African-Americans to learn standard English and whether the program should receive federal funds. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/78237-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/78237-1 Tue, 30 Oct 1990 00:00:00 GMT Michael Lomax, the president of the United Negro College Fund (UNCF), talked about the state of African-American literacy and the quality of education for all Americans. He also outlined his agenda and national priorities. "The State of African American Literacy and Education" was an opening address of the 14th annual Harlem Book Fair from the Langston Hughes Auditorium in the New York Public Library's Schomburg Center for Research in Black Culture. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/300568-3 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/300568-3 Tue, 30 Oct 1990 00:00:00 GMT David Harvey talked about the toll that the recession is taking on adults who lack a high school degree, and who lack adequate reading and writing skills to compete for jobs. He also discussed the mission of ProLiteracy and other groups designed to alleviate this problem, including the state and federal role. Mr. Harvey responded to telephone calls and electronic correspondence. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/288455-6 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/288455-6 Tue, 30 Oct 1990 00:00:00 GMT Mr. Lyon talked about the Bush Administration's proposals for early childhood reading programs. He also responded to viewer comments and questions. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/165916-2 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/165916-2 Tue, 30 Oct 1990 00:00:00 GMT The African American Authors Book Discussion Group met in the Whittaker Road Community Meeting Room to discuss Michael Eric Dyson's book [Is Bill Cosby Right: Or Has the Black Middle Class Lost Its Mind?], published by Basic Civitas Books. The book challenged critical comments comedian Bill Cosby made in April 2004 about lower-income blacks at a NAACP dinner celebrating the 50th anniversary of [Brown v. Board of Education]. Mr. Cosby accused poor blacks of being illiterate, irresponsible parents and "not holding up their end of the deal." The book club members, who were identified by first name only, dissected both Bill Cosby's arguments and Michael Eric Dyson's rebuttals. The program began with a video clip from an interview of Michael Eric Dyson by Debra Dickerson about his book in the C-SPAN studios on May 12, 2005. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/191465-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/191465-1 Tue, 30 Oct 1990 00:00:00 GMT Author James Patterson talked about the value of families reading together. He also responded to questions from the audience. This event took place at the 2012 Miami Book Fair International held November 11-18, 2012 on the campus of Miami Dade College in Miami, Florida. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/309426-2 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/309426-2 Tue, 30 Oct 1990 00:00:00 GMT First Family members Laura and Jenna Bush were interviewed at the National Book Festival. Laura Bush talked about "aliteracy" or the tendency of people in the U.S. who know how to read but choose not to. Jenna Bush talked about teaching literacy by tailoring literature to individuals. They also talked about the books that they were reading. Laura and Jenna Bush co-authored [Read All About It!], published by HarperCollins. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/281368-16 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/281368-16 Tue, 30 Oct 1990 00:00:00 GMT Richard Brake spoke about a recent study by the Intercollegiate Studies Institute (ISI) on Americans' knowledge of civics. The study found that American adults, with and without advanced degrees, failed the test, averaging a 49%, or "F", for their civics knowledge. He responded to telephone calls and electronic mail. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/282494-7 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/282494-7 Tue, 30 Oct 1990 00:00:00 GMT Former Rep. J.C. Watts delivered the annual State of African American Literacy address. Topics included literacy as a pathway to economic, political, and social leadership. He described the history of literacy among black slaves in the U.S., and talked about Phyllis Wheatley, a slave in the 18th century who published her first poem at age 14. He also talked about illiteracy being highly correlated to crime. This event from the 9th Annual Harlem Book Fair was held at the Schomburg Center's Langston Hughes Auditorium. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/199471-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/199471-1 Tue, 30 Oct 1990 00:00:00 GMT The Congressional English Language Task Force, chaired by Rep. Toby Roth, heard testimony from educators and scholars on an initiative to make English the official language of the United States. The witnesses discussed bilingual education programs in the U.S., and the benefits in communication that may be engendered by mandating English as the official language of the U.S. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/49294-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/49294-1 Tue, 30 Oct 1990 00:00:00 GMT The Barbara Bush Foundation for Family Literacy hosted its seventh annual event to promote reading that included Mrs. Bush's son, President George W. Bush. After a humorous video of George and Barbara Bush's "current life," best-selling authors read from their newest books and former British Prime Minister Major read from his autobiography. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/163953-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/163953-1 Tue, 30 Oct 1990 00:00:00 GMT Participants talked about literacy rates and reading levels of youth in the black community, the quality of education in urban and predominantly black schools, as well as successful reading and writing programs. They also answered questions from the audience. The panel discussion on "Literacy and African-Americans," was held by the 8th annual Harlem Book Fair at the New York Public Library's Schomburg Center for Research in Black Culture. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/193522-4 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/193522-4 Tue, 30 Oct 1990 00:00:00 GMT First lady Michelle Obama and Secretary of Education Arne Duncan read [Green Eggs and Ham] by Dr. Seuss to a group of children. Then NEA President Dennis Van Roekel led them all in a reading oath. Librarian of Congress James Billington hosted. The Cat in the Hat and Things 1 and 2 attended. This was a portion of a program in the Great Hall of the Library of Congress for the National Education Association's 14th annual Read Across America Day. The event marked Dr. Seuss' 107th birthday as it kicked off the annual Read Across America campaign. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/298351-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/298351-1 Tue, 30 Oct 1990 00:00:00 GMT Amit Paley talked about the House Education Committee hearing the previous day on alleged mismanagement of President Bush's $1 billion-a-year Reading First program. He also talked about Education Department data released during the week regarding the Reading First program, arguing that students have improved an average of about 15% on tests measuring fluency over the past five years. Mr. Paley responded to telephone calls and electronic mail. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/197121-4 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/197121-4 Tue, 30 Oct 1990 00:00:00 GMT First lady Laura Bush hosted a breakfast on the morning of the National Book Festival. She talked with television character Elmo and introduced Librarian of Congress Billington, who was followed by authors Reichs and Clash. Riley and Haywood talked about the WNBA-NBA All-Star Reading Team. Kathy Reichs is the author of the Temperance Brennan mystery series. Kevin Clash talked about his book, [My Life as a Furry Red Monster,] about his career as the puppeteer and voice of the PBS' Sesame Street character Elmo. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/194360-2 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/194360-2 Tue, 30 Oct 1990 00:00:00 GMT First lady Laura Bush addressed the UNESCO General Conference on the occasion of the United States rejoining UNESCO on October 1, 2003. Mrs. Bush is the UNESCO Honorary Ambassador for the United Nations Decade of Literacy. She honored the U.S. delegation and cited the work that the United States has been doing in collaboration with UNESCO, including work in Iraq. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/178421-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/178421-1 Tue, 30 Oct 1990 00:00:00 GMT President and Mrs. Bush attended the National Book Festival Gala the evening before the book festival on the National Mall. The National Book Festival was organized by the Library of Congress and hosted by first lady Laura Bush. She spoke briefly, as did several authors who also read from their books. The Gala was co-sponsored by Target Corporation and its employees' volunteer reading programs. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/194359-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/194359-1 Tue, 30 Oct 1990 00:00:00 GMT Barbara Bush recorded a public service announcement (PSA) for a Kentucky literacy program. Portions of the original takes on the PSA were shown. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/124121-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/124121-1 Tue, 30 Oct 1990 00:00:00 GMT In the opening session of a two-day "White House Summit on Early Childhood Cognitive Development," the first lady and others talked about the role of parents and preschool programs, and especially pre-reading and language development programs in determining children's ability to succeed. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/165355-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/165355-1 Tue, 30 Oct 1990 00:00:00 GMT After their meeting, Ms. Cook and Rev. Jackson briefed reporters on the decision to recognize Ebonics, African-American English, in the school system. They stressed that this is simply an extension of already existing practices to help disadvantaged youths of various backgrounds to learn standard English. Rev. Jackson answered questions from the press. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/77533-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/77533-1 Tue, 30 Oct 1990 00:00:00 GMT Laura Bush talked about the importance of literacy domestically and abroad. This was the keynote address at the 2008 Association of American Publishers General Annual Meeting at the Yale Club in New York. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/204408-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/204408-1 Tue, 30 Oct 1990 00:00:00 GMT Education Secretary Paige, Rep. Morella and other panelists discussed research concerning English speakers of other languages. They talked about childhood learning development, the number of children who have Spanish as a first language and other topics. They answered questions from audience members. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/171739-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/171739-1 Tue, 30 Oct 1990 00:00:00 GMT Mr. Lyon talked about phonics and the Bush administration's view on teaching phonics. He also responded to audience telephone calls, faxes and electronic mail. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/172659-4 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/172659-4 Tue, 30 Oct 1990 00:00:00 GMT The House Education and Labor Committee held an investigative hearing into alleged mismanagement of the Reading First program and conflicts of interest with authors and publishers. Topics included the inspector general's report, scientific research on teaching reading, expert review panels, Reading First experiences in Texas and Kentucky, allegations that DOE officials and contractors had conflicts of interest, and the Reading First Improvement Act which requires screening for conflicts of interest. The Reading First Program was begun in 2002 with $1 billion available to schools to improve early elementary school reading. States applied to be assessed and awarded funds. Professor Good is the developer of Dynamic Indicators of Basic Early Literacy Skills. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/197699-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/197699-1 Tue, 30 Oct 1990 00:00:00 GMT First Lady Laura Bush was the guest of honor at this celebration of reading hosted by "Everybody Wins!," an nonprofit organization that invites adults to become "reading partners" with children, helping them improve their reading skills and build self-esteem. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/163269-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/163269-1 Tue, 30 Oct 1990 00:00:00 GMT The 1990 Literacy Conference of the American Newspaper Publishers Association Fund heard from Secretary of Labor, Elizabeth Dole and Undersecretary of Education, Ted Sanders. Ms. Dole and Mr. Sanders discussed the necessity of improving education and the problems facing labor in the 1990s. The conference brought together newspaper editors from across the United States and Canada, educators, and community leaders. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/13257-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/13257-1 Tue, 30 Oct 1990 00:00:00 GMT The National Endowment for the Humanities issued a new list of recommended books for young readers (K-12) on the theme of "courage" as part of the Endowment's We the People initiative. Mrs. Cheney and Mr. Cole announced the first "We the People Bookshelf" to a group of local schoolchildren at the Vice President's Residence. They talked about the importance of reading good books and learning more about our history with the students. Mrs. Cheney also discussed with the students stories from [Narrative of the Life of Frederick Douglass], and a poem by Langston Hughes, titles on the new list. The following titles appear on the 2003 "We the People Bookshelf." Grades K - 3 : [The Cabin Faced Wes]t by Jean Fritz, [Anansi the Spider] by Gerald McDermott, [Sylvester and the Magic Pebble] by William Steig. Grades 4 - 6 : [The Dream Keeper and Other Poems] by Langston Hughes, [The Matchlock Gun] by Walter D. Edmonds, [Little House on the Prairi]e by Laura Ingalls Wilder, [My Side of the Mountain] by Jean Craighead George. Grades 7 - 8: [Johnny Tremain] by Esther Forbes, [Narrative of the Life of Frederick Douglas]s by Frederick Douglass, [The Hobbi]t by J.R.R. Tolkien. Grades 9 - 12: [The Red Badge of Courage] by Stephen Crane, [Invisible Ma]n by Ralph Ellison, [Profiles in Courage] by John F. Kennedy, [Adventures of Huckleberry Finn] by Mark Twain, [To Kill a Mockingbird] by Harper Lee. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/176879-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/176879-1 Tue, 30 Oct 1990 00:00:00 GMT Mr. Torres talked about textbook companies in states such as Texas and California being required to change content to address social issues such as same-sex marriage and evolution. He responded to telephone calls, faxes, and electronic mail from viewers. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/184914-5 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/184914-5 Tue, 30 Oct 1990 00:00:00 GMT Mrs. Bush talked about reading, her favorite books, and experiences as a librarian and teacher. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/165020-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/165020-1 Tue, 30 Oct 1990 00:00:00 GMT The House Education and Labor Committee held an investigative hearing into alleged mismanagement of the Reading First program and conflicts of interest with authors and publishers. Topics included the inspector general's report, scientific research on teaching reading, expert review panels, Reading First experiences in Texas and Kentucky, allegations that DOE officials and contractors had conflicts of interest, and the Reading First Improvement Act which requires screening for conflicts of interest. The Reading First Program was begun in 2002 with $1 billion available to schools to improve early elementary school reading. States applied to be assessed and awarded funds. Professor Good is the developer of Dynamic Indicators of Basic Early Literacy Skills. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/197699-2 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/197699-2 Tue, 30 Oct 1990 00:00:00 GMT Mrs. Bush, the wife of Republican presidential candidate George W. Bush, spoke at a literacy luncheon. She talked briefly about the importance of reading and then walked throughout the room talking with audience members. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/154796-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/154796-1 Tue, 30 Oct 1990 00:00:00 GMT Ms. Parton received an award for efforts to promote literacy and spoke about the problems of illiteracy, particularly in rural areas like Appalachia. She also explained her literacy program. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/156208-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/156208-1 Tue, 30 Oct 1990 00:00:00 GMT As part of the Detroit Educational Summit the panelists talked about the effects of illiteracy, segregation, incarceration and poverty in urban areas. They also talked about ways to develop and empower urban areas. Following their remarks they answered questions from the audience. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/172255-8 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/172255-8 Tue, 30 Oct 1990 00:00:00 GMT In an interview on the C-SPAN School Bus Dr. Aronson discussed his book, [Exploding the Myths: The Truth About Teens and Reading], published by Scarecrow Press. He has found that teenagers read more books than is generally known, and that books and poetry and literature are very important to adolescents. Aronson is Editorial Director and Vice President of Nonfiction Content Development at Carus Publishing Company. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/165285-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/165285-1 Tue, 30 Oct 1990 00:00:00 GMT http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/5039-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/5039-1 Tue, 30 Oct 1990 00:00:00 GMT Walter Dean Meyers and John Cole talked about youth literacy. The panel was entitled, "Reading is Not an Option." The International Summit of the Book was hosted by the Library of Congress in Washington, D.C. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/309840-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/309840-1 Tue, 30 Oct 1990 00:00:00 GMT Governor Davis addressed the need to improve public education. He stressed that too many students graduate from high school without the necessary skills to prepare them for college. He proposed the formation of reading intensive academies to help students improve their basic reading skills. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/118227-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/118227-1 Tue, 30 Oct 1990 00:00:00 GMT Ms. Fox talked to parents and teachers at the Northeast Branch of the District of Columbia Public Library about her new book, [Reading Magic: Why Reading Aloud to Our Children Will Change Their Lives Forever], published by Harcourt Trade Publishers. She advocates reading aloud to children every day and offers advice about how adults and children can get the most out of reading together. Ms. Fox began her program by reading two of her books to children in the audience. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/167287-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/167287-1 Tue, 30 Oct 1990 00:00:00 GMT President and Mrs. Clinton met with students and teachers at Garrison Elementary School. In his remarks, the president talked about the D.C. reads program, in which college students will tutor elementary students in reading, as an example of what can be done around the nation. He also stressed his commitment to helping the nation's capitol revitalize itself. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/79085-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/79085-1 Tue, 30 Oct 1990 00:00:00 GMT