Can LAB (Learning After Broadcast) extend to a higher education EFL (English as a Foreign Language) program? At NYIT/NUPT Nanjing, China we are endeavoring to find out. So far we have found PBS materials not only helpful but crucial.
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November 18th, 2008
Thirteen’s Learning Celebration in China
October 21st, 2008
VITAL NY: Video in Teaching and Learning
September, 2008 marked the re-launch and re-branding of VITAL, one of Thirteen's premier offerings for teachers.
September 9th, 2008
WHERE WE STAND: AMERICA’S SCHOOLS IN THE 21ST CENTURY
WHERE WE STAND: America’s Schools in the 21st Century, premiering Monday, September 15th at 10pm on PBS, examines the major challenges for U.S. schools in the face of a changing world. Divided into five segments, topics include globalization; measuring student progress; ensuring that all students achieve; the current school funding system, and teacher quality.
August 14th, 2008
Harbor Conservatory for the Performing Arts
Harbor Conservatory for the Performing Arts was the subject of the PBS documentary “Mi Mambo” which was aired on CANTOS LATINOS as part of thirteen’s celebration of Hispanic Heritage Month.
August 12th, 2008
Summer Music Camp in Manhattan
Manhattan School of Music Summer Music Camp has just completed its ninth season! Located at 122nd Street and Broadway, Manhattan School of Music runs an annual music camp for 126 New York City public school students who have completed grades 5-8.
July 31st, 2008
Wingspan Arts Summer Conservatory
Wingspan Arts Summer Conservatory is a tuition-free theatre and film conservatory in New York City, offering classes, workshops and performance opportunities for 11- 17 year-olds.
July 15th, 2008
Randi Weingarten Elected AFT President
Randi Weingarten was elected president of the American Federation of Teachers in Chicago on July 14, 2008. The following is an excerpt from her acceptance speech.
June 25th, 2008
TV on the Internet
There are a number of new sites on the Internet where viewers can watch television shows for free.
June 19th, 2008
Gifted and Talented Report in the NY Times
There's an interesting article in today's New York Times about how the city's efforts to increase diversity in G&T programs have had the opposite result.
June 17th, 2008
Cyberchase at V-me’s Niños Day
Come join Digit and all the other V-me characters from 10AM-4PM. Kids will have the opportunity to take pictures with characters, play games, participate in story-time, view special screenings, see a puppet show and much more!




