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The long road to TV

Posted on September 4, 2013 by Amy
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Warning: today’s entry is for those who want a glimpse behind the scenes in a documentary filmmaker’s nuts and bolts world.  In 2009 I began blogging to chronicle my filmmaking learning curve as I helped Tom make a film out … Continue reading →

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Is your public TV station on this list?

Posted on August 16, 2013 by Amy
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So far the one hour version of AUGUST TO JUNE has been programmed by stations in North Carolina, Rhode Island, Ohio, Nevada, Missouri, Alaska, Wisconsin, Indiana, Oregon, Florida and California. That still leaves 39 states to go.   I can … Continue reading →

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What we did on our Summer Vacation part one

Posted on July 25, 2013 by Amy
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We all need time for renewal, time for thoughtful exchanges of ideas.  Joining Anthony Cody in Willits CA for his second Tomki Education Retreat was a glorious way to do just that. Other than Anthony, the only member of the … Continue reading →

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WE’RE COMING TO PUBLIC TV THIS FALL!

Posted on July 16, 2013 by Amy
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A one hour version of AUGUST TO JUNE may be playing on a public television station near you this fall, and you can be part of why it reaches a broader audience!  There are very few ways for small independent … Continue reading →

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Got a first hand account of urban school “reform”?

Posted on July 2, 2013 by Amy
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Brett Murphy, 11th grade U.S. History Teacher, Brooklyn, NY wants your stories!!! “In the past decade, alarms have been ringing about the need to improve public education in the United States and, in particular, “fix” city schools. With its roots … Continue reading →

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write to Bill Gates

Posted on June 18, 2013 by Amy
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Bill’s money is shaping the education reform movement.  What would you like him to understand about the impact of his funding and lobbying?  http://teachersletterstobillgates.com/

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New Yorkers: stop student data sharing!

Posted on June 17, 2013 by Amy
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This is the last week of the state legislative session. A bill, A. 7872, that would allow parents to opt-out of the risky student data-sharing scheme called inBloom Inc. was approved by the Assembly Education Committee last week. Please call … Continue reading →

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The Freedom to Teach

Posted on June 12, 2013 by Amy
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Even after many viewings, Chapter 10 of A Year At Mission Hill gives me goosebumps. Tom’s images from the year combined with the staff chorus singing “On Children” captures the joy of teaching and learning with children so movingly. The … Continue reading →

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Seeing the Learning

Posted on May 29, 2013 by Amy
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We’re feeling very good about what we have been able to show in Chapter 9 of our series, “A Year At Mission Hill.”  But really seeing the learning, (the title of Chapter 9) takes time.  Anyone making a reasonable length … Continue reading →

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so glad to be of use

Posted on May 23, 2013 by Amy
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We are pleased to present as a guest blog the perspective the audience at the 14th Street Y heard when August To June was presented there recently! My name is Julia Massey, I am the Assistant Director of the 14th … Continue reading →

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