Pipeline, Oct. 2005

GEORGIA PUBLIC BROADCASTING EDUCATON
Pipeline

October 2005

Hurricane Katrina: How GPB is Helping

Over the last month people all over the
world have felt the devastating effects of Hurricane Katrina. Those who were not directly touched by the hurricane have certainly heard the countless stories of displacement and loss from Louisiana, Mississippi, and Alabama leaving them wondering what they can do to help. We at Georgia Public Broadcasting also got together to discuss what we could do to assist our neighboring states and those who have relocated to Georgia as a result of the damage.
Since the hurricane Georgia's school system has opened its doors to over 5,600 new students with the promise of more evacuated children to enroll. For this reason GPB Education organized a building-wide school supply drive with an overwhelming response. As children displaced by the hurricane with little else but the clothes on their backs
Georgia Read More

continue their education here in Georgia, we wanted to do our part to insure that they would not be left without the tools they need in the classroom. In the last month van loads of supplies have been delivered to local shelters from our building for distribution.
In addition to donating school supplies, GPB Education also organized a trip to the Red Cross to donate blood. With the drastic and sudden increase in our state's population, resources like that of local blood banks have been stretched very thin.
If you are looking for ways to help victims of Hurricane Katrina, please visit some of the websites listed below for ideas.
http://www.atlantaredcross.org http://www.fema.gov

It has been a year this month since the Georgia Department of Education imple-

mented a literacy program aimed at 3rd graders entitled Georgia Read More. Since

that time the series has proven to be a major success that is scheduled to continue for

an additional year. Georgia Read More is a series of programs that promote literacy

by having dignitaries and celebrities read a children's book aloud to a group of stu-

dents. These readings are taped and broadcast on GPB Education Channel 430 for chil-

dren and educators all over the state to view. The programs are also accessible for

viewing via web casts, and DVDs distributed

to Georgia's

1,200 elementary schools.

Guest readers include: Kathy Cox Mary Perdue President Jimmy Carter John Smoltz Travis Tritt Bill Elliott Chief Justice Leah Ward-Sears

The Georgia Department of Education's Georgia Read More project is literacy initiative in collaboration with the Georgia Technology Authority and Georgia Public Broadcasting. Scholastic Books, Peachtree Publishers, and other publishing companies have provided books and copyright permission for this project.
Links: http://www.glc.k12.ga.us/pandp/media/gareadsmore.htm http://www.glc.k12.ga.us/passwd/trc/ttools/attach/mediaspec/Read_More_Project_Info

Irasshai's Family is Growing
This year's enrollment figures for Irasshai, GPB's Japanese language program,
have been released for September 2005. GPB is excited to announce that the number of students registered for the program has increased by about 100 students over the last year. Registered students for the week of 9/2/05 totaled 513 (226 in state, 287 out of state), this is up from totals taken during the same week last year of 415 (168 in state, 247 out of state).
For More Information:
Call the Irasshai Hotline at 1-800-883-7444 or 404-685-2811 in the Atlanta area.
Visit the Irasshai website at www.gpb.org/education/irasshai

Think Math: Everyday Math Made Simple for Adult Learners

How do squeaky-voiced eight-year-olds
become amazing singers? "Sing!" focuses on the Los Angeles Children's Chorus, which has worked out of two rooms in a basement for 15 years to create extraordinary music under the guidance of artistic director Anne Tomlinson. The film follows a group of children nervously auditioning for the limited spots in the chorus and dramatically shows their transformation from shower singer into choristers of exceptional vocal beauty. Through it all, they

are typical pre-teens who also appreciate art and music in their lives. "Sing!" was a nominee in this year's Academy Awards short documentary competition, and was written and directed by Academy Awardwinner Freida Lee Mock. Tune into channel 410 for this special 30 minute presentation of "Sing!" on Friday, October 7 at 3 pm.

Georgia History 2006 Essay Contest: Georgia's History in your own Backyard
History surrounds us everywhere in Georgia in places like historic buildings, churches, battlefields, courthouses, cemeteries, even in the stories people tell. It is this abundance of history that led to The Georgia History 2006 Essay Contest topic of: Georgia's History in your own Backyard. This contest provides a chance for students in grades 4-12 to look around and discover what history can be found in their own neighborhoods.
The deadline to submit essays is December 12, 2005. Essays should be between one and two pages in length, with a maximum of 300 words.
Mail entries to: Georgia Voyager Magazine 6063 Peachtree Parkway, Suite 101-A Norcross, GA 30092
Essays can also be e-mailed to: gvoyager@bellsouth.net
For more information visit gavoyager.com or call 800-243-6991

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Achieving Excellence: Inside Georgia Schools
Parents, students, educators - everyone interested in education will not want to
miss Achieving Excellence: Inside Georgia Schools. This is an engaging program that brings educational issues such as literacy, technology, arts education, higher education, and student achievement in the state of Georgia to the forefront. Host Jane Robelot, former CBS news anchor and Georgia parent, talks with guests on some of the most important issues in education including charter schools, standardized tests, school attendance, the Virtual School Bill, and the Military Child Education Coalition. The rotation of special guests includes knowledgeable authorities on educational issues such as, Georgia Superintendent of Schools, Kathy Cox, and Dr. Mike Hall, Deputy Superintendent for Information Technology, Georgia Department of Education.
This monthly news and information show is available as a broadcast program with a video streaming component and extensive web-based resources. View the show on Georgia Public Broadcasting channel 430.
E-mail comments and suggestions for the show to: education@gpb.org

Where we'll be

October 7 & 8, 2005 Together for Children Gwinnett Civic and Cultural Center Atlanta, Georgia

October 20 - 21, 2005 GCSS Conference Classic Center Athens, Georgia

October 12 - 14, 2005 COMO Conference Columbus Iron Works & Trade Center Columbus, Georgia
October 16 - 18, 2005 Family Connection 8th Biennial Conference Classic Center Athens, Georgia

October 26, 27 & 28 GA eLearning Summit 2005
November 9 - 11, 2005 (booth numbers 215 & 217) GaETC Georgia International Convention Center College Park, Georgia February 23 - 24, 2005 GA Middle School Conference Marriott Riverfront Hotel Savannah, Georgia

IMPORTANT ANNOUNCEMENT:

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
The License For The Use Of Galaxy Classroom Videos Has Expired ATLANTA, GA, September 29, 2005 All Galaxy Classroom videos acquired via Georgia Public Broadcasting must be removed from all Georgia school media libraries effective immediately. The license to use this programming has expired, and it is no longer legal to use or possess this programming.
If you have any questions regarding the use of Galaxy Classroom, please contact Jeanne Allen.
Contact Info: Jeanne Allen, Digital Communications Project Manager, Georgia Public Broadcasting, 404-685-2418 or jmallen@gpb.org
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