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Screening/Discussion Event Free and Open to the Public seating is first come first served Wednesday—April 19, 2017 6:30—9 p.m. At The Little Theatre DEEP RUN—http:// www.deeprunfilm.com/ A powerful verite’ portrait of trans life in rural North Carolina. Exiled by her family and rejected by an ex, 17-year-old Spazz has no one to lean on for support. But when Spazz falls in love again and summons up the courage to become Cole, a strongwilled trans man, his candid humor and steadfast, all-inclusive Christian beliefs coun5ter the bigotry he experiences daily. This intimate documentary reveals rebirth and courage within America’s deeply conservative Bible Belt. The program airs on WXXI-TV 21.1 on April 21 & May 19 at 5-6 a.m.

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ROCHESTER TEEN FILM FESTIVAL CALL FOR ENTRIES! Deadline: June 10th

This grant is made possible thanks to support from the Corporation for Public Broadcasting (CPB), UNC-TV and South Carolina ETV. Local partners: .

For guidelines and entry form VISIT: wxxi.org/teenfilmfestival http://wxxi.org/indielens Indie Lens Pop-Up is a neighborhood series that brings people together for film screenings and community-driven conversations. Featuring documentaries seen on PBS's Independent Lens, Indie Lens Pop-Up draws local residents, leaders and organizations to discuss what matters most, from newsworthy topics, to family and relationships.

4/24/17—National Bird—follows the dramatic journey of three whistleblowers who are determined to break the silence around one of the most controversial current affairs issues of our time: The secret U. S. drone war. National Bird gives rare insight into the U.S. drone program through the eyes of veterans and survivors, connecting their stories as never seen before in a documentary. Part of WXXI Veterans Connections 6/5/17—Real Boy is the coming of age story of Bennett Wallace Gwizdalski, a charismatic 19-year-old with dreams of musical stardom. The film follows Bennett through the first 2 years of his gender transition from female to male as he grapples with newfound sobriety, struggles to repair a strained relationship with his mother, and seeks support and mentorship from his musical hero, the well-known transgender folk singer, Joe Stevens.

The festival is set for Wednesday, August 9th at 5:30 p.m., when the finalists' films will be shown on the main screen at the Little Theatre in downtown Rochester.

Presented by ITVS. Funded by the Corporation for Public Broadcasting with additional support from MacArthur Foundation, Wyncote Foundation, Art Works and the National Endowment for the Arts.

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WXXI Public Broadcasting Council, and the Little Theatre are proud to announce and invite entries for the 2017 Rochester Teen Film Festival, a collaborative, juried media competition for youth in the Rochester region.

WXXI American Graduate http://wxxi.org/grad The One That Got Away – Glenfield Middle School in Montclair, NJ is the anchor school for the south end in Montclair. The school is divided into houses, each of whose students keep the same core teachers from sixth through eighth grade. Tourrie Moses was a highly promising student, inquisitive, engaged, and eager to learn when he entered Glenfield in the sixth grade. Friendly and well-liked by his teachers and classmates, he was elected president of the student council by eighth grade. But what happened to Moses -- once considered bound for a top college by his teachers -- in the ensuing years causing him to spend more time in the streets than in school? Why is Dan Gill, a teacher at Glenfield for more than 40 years, still haunted by Moses, the student he calls "the one that got away"? Join in a FREE SCREENING/DISCUSSION - 4/10 at 7 P.M. AT THE LITTLE THEATRE. wxxi.org/events

WXXI’s American Graduate Initiative: http://wxxi.org/grad Cradle to Career WXXI is dedicated to building awareness of the national and local issues that have led to an alarming dropout rate and to helping our community find solutions to ensure a greater number of graduates in the future.

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Facebook Fever: How to Unplug & Reconnect With Our Kids Events (Free): For Parents & Professionals: Monday, May 8th 2017 at Norman Howard School One day, two opportunities: Please register to reserve your seat and see arrival times for each event: http://www.normanhoward.org/facebookfever 9:15am Dr. Joe Dilley Workshop, author, The Game is Playing Your Kid, on effects of screentime and his effective strategy to help families achieve life-tech balance. 6pm Screenagers Viewing & Discussion If You Build It: follows designers-educators-activists Emily Pilloton and Matthew Miller, to the poorest county in North Carolina. Their goal is to offer a compelling and hopeful vision for a new kind of classroom in which students learn how to use the tools of design to build their own futures. Learn More: http://bit.ly/ifUbuildit Airs on WXXI-World 21.2/cable 1275 Saturday, April 8th at 10pm & Sunday, April 9th at 2am, 9am & 5pm School, Inc. #101, 102, 103 #101 - The Price of Excellence In The Price of Excellence, the first episode of School Inc., the late Andrew Coulson, senior fellow of education policy at Cato Institute’s Center for Educational Freedom, examines the great inventions of the industrial revolution in the 19th century, when productivity rose dramatically and the innovations behind it spread like wildfire, but not so in education. Travel with Andrew Coulson, as he explores the educational establishment, its history, and how politics can sometimes impede the growth of good schools, effective teachers, and the involvement of entrepreneur educators. #102 - Push or Pull The late Andrew Coulson, education policy analyst, travels to Michigan’s prestigious Cranbrook Schools, one of the top ten private high schools in America, in Push or Pull, the second episode of School Inc. Cranbrook and other excellent private schools in America typically don’t “scale up” to replicate their excellence on a larger stage and serve more students. So, is there some place else where scaling up excellence is happening? The answer is “yes” and it is in America’s Charter schools, but when charter schools are seen to compete with public schools, there can be trouble ahead. #103 -Forces and Choices Ten years after Chile reformed its education system, Sweden followed suit. It is the first stop in Forces and Choices, episode three of School Inc. All private schools in Sweden are now fully tax supported and parents can choose between these so-called “free” schools and the local public schools. Travel with Andrew Coulson to examine the success of for-profit education in private schools in Sweden, India and London where the resistance to education as a business has lessened. Airs on WXXI-TV 21.1/Cable 11/1221 on Sunday April 30th from 1-4pm Also re-airs on WXXI-World 21.2/Cable 1275 Monday, April 10th at 7pm School Inc. #101 Tuesday, April 11th at 12am School Inc. #101 Tuesday, April 11th at 8am School Inc. #101 Tuesday, April 11th at 2pm School Inc. #101 Sunday, April 16th at 5am School Inc. #101 Monday, April 17th at 7pm School Inc. #102 Tuesday, April 18th at 12am School Inc. #102 Tuesday, April 18th at 8am School Inc. #102 Tuesday, April 18th at 2pm School Inc. #102 Sunday, April 23rd at 5am School Inc. #102 Monday, April 24th at 7pm School Inc. #103 Tuesday, April 25th at 12am School Inc. #103 Tuesday, April 25th at 8am School Inc. #103 Tuesday, April 25th at 2pm School Inc. #103

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THE VIETNAM WAR is a ten-part, 18-hour documentary film series directed by Ken Burns and Lynn Novick that will air on PBS in September 2017. In an immersive 360-degree narrative, Burns and Novick tell the epic story of the Vietnam War as it has never before been told on film. THE VIETNAM WAR features testimony from nearly 100 witnesses, including many Americans who fought in the war and others who opposed it, as well as Vietnamese combatants and civilians from both the winning and losing sides. Six years in the making, the series brings the war and the chaotic epoch it encompassed viscerally to life. Written by Geoffrey C. Ward, and produced by Sarah Botstein, Novick and Burns, it includes rarely seen, digitally remastered archival footage from sources around the globe, photographs taken by some of the most celebrated photojournalists of the 20th Century, historic television broadcasts, evocative home movies, revelatory audio recordings from inside the Kennedy, Johnson & Nixon administrations, and more than 100 iconic musical recordings by many of the greatest artists of the era.

WXXI Programs & Events: THE VIETNAM WAR Preview: A PBS Preview of THE VIETNAM WAR will air after the National Memorial Day Concert. Get a 30-minute preview of the ten-part, 18-hour documentary film series directed by Ken Burns and Lynn Novick that is coming to PBS & WXXI-TV in September 2017. Airs 5/28/17 at 9:30-10:00 p.m. on WXXI-TV. Learn More at WXXI’s Vietnam War Site: Check out video clips from the series, upcoming programs, community events and other on-demand Vietnam War public media programs: http://wxxi.org/vietnam

Production Credits: THE VIETNAM WAR is a production of Florentine Films and WETA, Washington D.C. Directed by Ken Burns and Lynn Novick. Written by Geoffrey C. Ward. Produced by Sarah Botstein, Lynn Novick and Ken Burns. Funding Credits: Funding provided by: Members of The Better Angels Society; Bank of America; Corporation for Public Broadcasting; PBS; Park Foundation; The Arthur Vining Davis Foundations; The John S. and James L. Knight Foundation; The Andrew W. Mellon Foundation; National Endowment for the Humanities; The Pew Charitable Trusts; Ford Foundation Just Films; and Rockefeller Brothers Fund.

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Raise awareness of issues and educate the community about what military, veterans and their families face. Provide collections of classroom & family resources. Use WXXI & Little Theatre programming and outreach to connect veterans and their families with area resources. Online: Stories & News Coverage; Programming and Events; On-Demand Collection of Veteran’s Programming & Regional Resources. Check out the Classroom & Family Collections

The Great War is a three-night event, premiering April 10, 2017 in conjunction with the 100th anniversary of America’s entry into the World War I. The series explores the experiences of African-American and Latino soldiers, suffragists, Native-American “code talkers” and others whose participation in the war to “make the world safe for democracy” has been largely forgotten. Drawing on the latest scholarship, including unpublished diaries, memoirs and letters, “The Great War” tells the rich and complex story of World War I through the voices of nurses, journalists, aviators and the American troops who came to be known as “doughboys.” Airs April 10-12, 2017 at 9-11 p.m. on WXXI-TV 21.1/Cable 11/1221 & Re-airs April 13-15, 2017 at 7-9 p.m. on WXXIWorld Preview: http://wxxi.org/veterans http://interactive.wxxi.org/highlights/2017/02/great-waramerican-experience Great Performances: Young Men follows a group of young soldiers as they experience the indiscriminate brutality of warfare. World War I-Inspired Feature-Length Dance Film Young Men Commemorates the Great War’s Centennial on Great Performances Friday, 4/7 at 9 p.m. on WXXI-TV 21.1/Cable 11/1221. Learn More: http://interactive.wxxi.org/highlights/2017/02/great-performances-young-men SIGHT: The Story of Vision tells stories of individuals who struggle with vision loss and blindness including, an Iraqi war veteran’s vision loss due to a traumatic brain injury and a woman who is losing both her sight and hearing yet, refuses to stop achieving her dreams. The film also presents the complexities of human vision and the exciting future that lays ahead with new technologies and medicine only imagined a few years ago. Elton John narrates. Airs Friday, May 5, 2017 at 9 p.m. on WXXI-WORLD 21.2/Cable 1275 and Re-airs on WXXI-World on May 8th at 4pm. Learn More: http://interactive.wxxi.org/highlights/2016/12/sight-story-vision The National Memorial Day Concert: Join co-hosts Gary Sinise and Joe Mantegna for the 28th broadcast of this night of remembrance honoring the service and sacrifice of our men and women in uniform, their families at home and all those who have given their lives for our country. The National Memorial Day Concert 2017 airs Sunday, May 28th at 8:00pm-9:30pm on WXXI-TV repeating 10:00-11:30pm Preview: http://interactive.wxxi.org/highlights/2017/02/national-memorial-day-concert-2017

Farmer/Veteran: To cultivate his healing from post-traumatic stress disorder, an Army combat veteran starts a farm and explores its potential in Farmer/Veteran from Independent Lens. Farmer/Veteran examines the healing potential of agriculture while revealing painful truths about the contradictory lives of veterans, aching for the intensity of war while struggling to find a new purpose. Farmer/Veteran airs May 29, 2017 at 1011pm on WXXI-TV 21.1/Cable 11/1221. Preview: http://interactive.wxxi.org/highlights/2017/02/farmer-veteran 4

WXXI KIDS PROGRAMMING Highlights and Online NEWS WXXI-TV 21.1: Cable Channel 11/Ch.1221 & http://wxxi.org/kids/video Go to wxxi.org/twchannels to look-up your Time Warner (TW) channel locations, as they may vary in other counties.

Highlights/News for Educators & Parents

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PBS KIDS celebrates Earth Month with its annual Explore the Outdoors initiative and a special week of new episodes from Nature Cat & Wild Kratts! See the Schedule: http://bit.ly/NewNatureCatandWildKratts Here, you’ll find hundreds of bilingual multimedia tools to help kids and families enrich and expand their knowledge during the early years of birth through six. The resources engage kids and adults in everyday moments and daily routines—from teaching early math and literacy concepts, to encouraging families to eat nutritious foods, to addressing serious topics such as divorce and food insecurity and more!

NATURE CAT - http://pbskids.org/naturecat/ Airs at 8 a.m. and 3 p.m. on WXXI-TV 21.1/ Cable 11/1221 Airs at 6 p.m. on WXXI Kids 24/7 on 21.4/Cable 1277 & Live Stream at wxxi.org/kids/video

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WILD KRATTS http://pbskids.org/wildkratts Airs at 7 a.m. on WXXI-TV 21.1/ Cable 11/1221 Airs at 7 p.m. on WXXI Kids 24/7 on 21.4/Cable 1277 & Live Stream at wxxi.org/kids/video

Grr-ific News! Daniel Tiger for Parents App children the opportunity to learn together about feelings, self-control, responsibility, kindness, and more -- at home or on the go, using songs to help. The FREE Daniel Tiger’s Neighborhood app helps to make parenting and teaching preschoolers a little easier and more fun! The app is available for FREE on the App Store and Google Play. Download the App Here. http://bit.ly/DanielTigerApp

Social Emotional Learning Resources WXXI Education Pinterest board is designed to showcase fun activities for all those kids and families as they explore emotions and social skills with young children. Check out the resources and activities. https://www.pinterest.com/wxxieducation/socialemotional-learning/

This FREE app, available in English and Spanish, is the perfect resource for parents to have everything they love from the series – including favorite songs, videos of Daniel and his parents, helpful hints from child development experts, and more – right at their fingertips, turning everyday experiences with their preschoolers into valuable, teachable moments that develop their child’s social-emotional skills. Features:

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Over two dozen of the most popular songs from Daniel Tiger’s Neighborhood, covering important topics like feelings, self-control, and responsibility Over 60 video clips to watch and share with your child, modeling how Daniel Tiger and his family use these songs Over 90 conversation starters and tips for parents with practical ways to use Daniel Tiger songs in every day life A custom picture frame for each song to take photos, capture the moment, and share with friends and family Available in English and Spanish

WXXI KIDS PROGRAMMING ADDITIONS WXXI-TV 21.1: Channel 11/Cable Ch.1221 & NEW WXXI Kids 24/7 on 21.4 Streaming online: http://wxxi.org/kids/video

New program Line-up on WXXI-TV 21.1 AND WXXI will be launching Channel 21.4 a 24/7 PBS Kids channel

Children's programming on CREATE 21.3 will be going away! TIME 6:00 a.m. 6:30 a.m. 7:00 a.m. 7:30 a.m. 8:00 a.m. 8:30 a.m. 9:00 a.m. 9:30 a.m. 10:00 a.m. 10:30 a.m.

WXXI-TV HD 21.1 Saturdays Thomas & Friends Bob The Builder Daniel Tiger Daniel Tiger's Splash & Bubbles Curious George Nature Cat

WXXI-HD TV 21.1 The Cat in The Hat Knows a lot About That Arthur Wild Kratts Ready Jet Go! Nature Cat Curious George Daniel Tiger's Neighborhood Daniel Tiger's Neighborhood Splash and Bubbles Sesame Street Dinosaur Train Peg + Cat Super Why! Thomas & Friends Sesame Street Clifford the Big Red Dog Splash and Bubbles Curious George Nature Cat Ready Jet Go! Odd Squad Homework Hotline

Sundays Sid the Science Kid Dinosaur Train Sesame Street Clifford the Big Red Dog Splash & Bubbles Curious George Nature Cat Ready Jet Go! Wild Kratts Odd Squad

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Cyberchase Cyberchase WordGirl Arthur Arthur Peg + Cat The Cat in the Hat Knows a Lot About That! Super WHY! Clifford Thomas & Friends Thomas & Friends Caillou Sid the Science Kid Bob the Builder WordWorld Super WHY! Sesame Street Sesame Street Dinosaur Train Dinosaur Train Daniel Tiger's Neighborhood Daniel Tiger's Neighborhood Splash and Bubbles Nature Cat Ready Jet Go! Wild Kratts Wild Kratts Odd Squad Odd Squad Arthur Arthur Super WHY! Sesame Street Sesame Street Dinosaur Train Dinosaur Train Daniel Tiger's Neighborhood Daniel Tiger's Neighborhood Splash and Bubbles Nature Cat Ready Jet Go! Wild Kratts Wild Kratts Odd Squad Odd Squad Arthur Arthur

FM91.5 RADIO HIGHLIGHTS Info. & Live Streams at http://wxxi.org/radio/ CLASSICAL 91.5— http://classical915.org/

WXXI Events: http://wxxi.org/events

Classical 91.5 will be presenting live performances from concert halls in and around Rochester and from the studios of WXXIFM Classical 91.5. Highlighted performances have been curated from a number of ensembles, including: Concentus, First Inversion, ESM, Hochstein Alumni Orchestra, Madrigalia, Musica Spei, Pegasus Early Music, Publick Musick, Rochester Early Music Festival, Society for Chamber Music in Rochester, VOICES, Finger Lakes Chamber Music Festival and more. You'll hear music from all time periods and a variety of instrumentation and voices. We'll highlight one group each day beginning in April 3rd and all of our hosts will be sharing in the celebration of the wealth of musical riches in Rochester.

Music of the Heart on Saturday April 8th at 3pm at The Little Theatre (L1). The film tells the story of real-life story of violinist Roberta Guaspari (played by Meryl Streep), who co-founded Opus 118, a strings program that provides musical instruction to students in Harlem in New York City. Students from “Strings for Success” will be playing at 2:30pm in theater 1 before the screening. The film traces Guaspari’s decades-long transformation from abandoned Navy wife to underdog violin teacher in an East Harlem public school to a passionate and unyielding advocate of city-wide music education, whose famed program is still running to this day." (Matthew Eng, Tribeca Film) It's a surprising and under-appreciated film from director Wes Craven, much better-known for his horror films than this earnest and thoughtfully presented story about music education. Tickets are $7.00

SPECIALS: We Are Still Here! The Holocaust Through Music & Memory - Airs 4/24/17, 10:00-11:00am. The Western Wind, the internationally acclaimed vocal sextet presents an exploration of the Holocaust through music and memories. The narration incorporates survivor memories with music that depicts Jewish life in pre-war Europe, and songs that intimately depict the events and horrors of the Holocaust.

On Sunday, April 23 at 1 p.m. FREE screening of Violins of Hope: Strings of the Holocaust, followed by Joe's Violin at the Little Theatre (240 East Avenue, Rochester). Violins of Hope follows the journey of Israeli violinmaker Amnon Weinstein in his efforts to restore violins recovered from the Holocaust, and captures the lessons and highlights the music the instruments now bring to others. It will be followed by the half-hour documentary, Joe’s Violin, which tells the story of how a donated musical instrument forges an improbable friendship between 91year-old Holocaust survivor Joe Feingold and 12-year-old Bronx school girl Brianna Perez, showing how the power of music can bring light in the darkest of times and how a small act can have a great impact.

Kaddish: Reflections on the Holocaust in Music and Words—Airs 4/24/17, 2:00-3:00pm. Kaddish draws upon the unique stories of Holocaust survivors as told to APM’s Mindy Ratner. The narrative of courage, resilience, and serendipity is scored with works by composers whose lives were touched by the Holocaust, including composers Gideon Klein, Luka Foss, Paul Ben-Haim and Ilse Weber.

Reserve a seat to be in the live audience for Second Opinion—A national health series produced by WXXI!

Rochester Philharmonic Orchestra—Airs Mondays at 8:0010:00 p.m. beginning 4/10/17. The 2016-2017 season of concerts with Music Director Ward Stare includes 13 Philharmonic concerts, each with interview content with the conductor and/or soloists. Brenda Tremblay hosts.

NEW SERIES: Carnegie Hall Live! Series, Wednesdays at 8:00-10:00 p.m. beginning 4/12/17. The sixth season of Carnegie Hall Live series, hosted by WQXR’s Jeff Spurgeon, presents highlights of some of the world’s best performers and ensembles in this specially-curated series from the Live! season.

Have you ever wanted to see how a national TV show is made? Here's your chance! Join us for a taping of WXXI's Emmynominated, national health care series Second Opinion at WXXI's Studio A (280 State Street, Rochester) May 9 through May 13. Second Opinion is a fast-paced and provocative series that focuses on health literacy in an engaging, entertaining and accessible way. Host Dr. Peter Salgo leads a panel of medical specialists and patients through the twists and turns of real-life medical mysteries.

Metropolitan Opera schedule: 4/8 Wagner: Tristan und Isolde 4/15 Verdi: Aida 4/22 Tchaikovsky: Eugene Onegin Live in HD Theatercast 4/29 Wagner: Fliegende Hollander

Backstage Pass

WXXI be shooting Season 14 of the 10-episode series daily, from Tuesday, May 9 through Saturday, May 13, with two sessions each day - 10 a.m. (9:30 a.m. arrival) and 2 p.m. (1:30 p.m. arrival) at WXXI Studios—280 State Street.

April 7, 2017, 1:00 p.m. Host and producer Julia Figueras welcomes clarinetist Jon Manasse and the Amenda Quartet into Studio E for a program of Brahms and more. Manasse, known for his rich tone, has recorded often with pianist Jon Nakamatsu, with whom he shares Artistic Director duties for the Cape Cod.

To reserve your seat in the audience go to: http://bit.ly/2oJZU0T

For more information visit: http://classical915.org/ programs/backstage-pass

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MOVE TO INCLUDE is a partnership between WXXI and the Golisano Foundation designed to promote inclusion for people with intellectual and physical disabilities. Through programming and special events, WXXI and the Golisano Foundation look to build a more inclusive community by inspiring and motivating people to embrace different abilities and include all people in every aspect of community life. Visit http://wxxi.org/include for more programming

Nazi Mega Weapons http://www.pbs.org/nazi-mega-weapons/home/  Hitler’s Island Megafortress - In June 1940, the Nazis set foot on British soil. The Channel Islands, a British territory since the 11th century is now under German rule. Hitler becomes obsessed with holding onto this small corner of Britain and demands the construct of a network of extraordinary fortifications across the island. In Hitler’s bid to hold on the Channel Islands the islands become one of the most heavily fortified pieces of land in the whole of Europe. Airs 4/11 at 8 p.m.

Employment Matters - is a documentary that explores the untapped market and huge potential of the intellectually disabled in the workplace. Airs 4/18 at 1-2 a.m. A Wider World - http://www.awiderworld.com/ - Disabilities Today is a positive, informative, resource for persons with disabilities, by providing current information regarding rehabilitation trends, technological advances, travel, recreation, and community based opportunities for persons or families with disabilities. Airs Saturdays at 9:30-10 a.m.  4/8 - Come with us to British Columbia where we meet an athlete who uses a sit ski.  4/15 - Sled Hockey season is back so come with us to Long Island where meet an amazing team.  4/22 - See how the UAW and Ford Motor Company team up to provide a wheelchair ramp for an aging veteran.  4/29 - Come with us to California as we see how an amputee travels by skateboard.

Escape from a Nazi Death Camp http://www.pbs.org/program/escape-nazi-death-camp/ October 14th 2013 was the 70th anniversary of an event that shook the Nazi party to its core. To mark the anniversary, this film travels back Sobibor with the last remaining survivors to reveal their extraordinary story of courage, desperation and determination. Airs 4/19 at 10 p.m. Voice of Hope: Strings of the Holocaust http://www.pba.org/programming/violins-hope-stringsholocaust/ - a documentary featuring Israeli violinmaker Amnon Weinstein and his efforts to restore violins recovered from the Holocaust. Some were played by Jewish prisoners in concentration Airs 4/24 at 9 p.m.

Second Opinion “Autism” - https://secondopinion-tv.org/ - As many as one out of every 110 children in the United States will be diagnosed with autism, yet many people are unaware of the full spectrum of autism disorders. Hear about the signs that can help with an early diagnosis and the treatments that can make a difference. Airs 4/6 at 8:30 p.m.

NOVA - http://www.pbs.org/wgbh/nova/  Holocaust Escape Tunnel - A team of archaeologists probes the ruins of a Nazi death camp to find the truth behind tales of a tunnel dug by desperate Jewish prisoners and their daring escape. Airs 4/19 at 9 p.m. The Magic Diary of Anne Frank - Seventy years after her death in the Bergen-Belsen concentration camp, Anne Frank remains an inspiration to millions of people, and her diary is considered one of the most influential books of the twentieth century. Featuring heartfelt contributions from a number of famous faces and visits to historically significant sites in Germany, Argentina, and the U.S., the documentary examines why the words of an innocent young girl continue to resonate with so many nearly a century after they were written. Airs 4/27 at 10 p.m.

Spectrum: Story of the Mind - http://spectrumstory.com/ - The film is a 23-minute live action and animated documentary about autism and sensory perception. The film features Dr. Temple Grandin, poet Tito Mukhopadhyay, artist Judy Endow, and martial artist Nick Walker. Airs 4/7 at 10:30 p.m., 4/20 at 8:30 p.m. and 4/30 at 4:30 a.m.

Move to Include on WXXI-TV 21.1/Cable 11/1221 Re-airs on WXXI Kids 24/7 See http://wxxi.org/tv/schedules Sesame Street: Meet Julia- On 4/10 at 10:30 a.m., 4/12 at 10:30 a.m., 4/14 at 10:30 a.m. and 4/16 at 7 a.m. Arthur: Pets & Pets/Go Fly a Kite - On 4/11 at 6:30 a.m. Carls Concerto/Too Much of a Good Thing - On 4/12 at 6:30 a.m. When Carl Met George/D.W Swims with the Fishes - On 4/10 at 6:30am & 4/14 at 6:30 a.m. He Said, He Said/Bunny Trouble on 4/13 at 6:30 a.m.

Safe Haven In 1944, 982 refugees from 18 European countries were brought to the United States as guests of President Franklin Roosevelt. FDR agreed to admit this small token group in lieu of a much larger plan to create many safe havens all over the country and bring in possibly hundreds of thousands of refugees. The camp was Fort Ontario Army Camp in Oswego, NY. Through interviews with former refugees and archival footage, Safe Haven, airing on Thursday, April 27, 2017 at 8 p.m. on WXXI-TV, tells the story of America’s only refugee shelter for Holocaust victims. Robert Clary, a former refugee, hosts. Celebrating its 30th anniversary of this WXXI production, Safe Haven was written and produced by Paul Lewis. In 1987 the documentary received a Peabody Award, with jurors congratulating the production team for “making a particularly timely statement about the undercurrent of racism and bigotry which afflict all governments.” Paul and other special guests will be in studio before and after the documentary with Need to Know host Hélène Biandudi Hofer to talk about the production and share personal stories about working on the film. Also airs 4/12 at 3-4 a.m. on WXXI-TV. Re-airs on WXXI-World May 3rd at 2pm. http://interactive.wxxi.org/highlights/2017/04/safe-haven

Daniel Tiger’s Neighborhood Daniels New Friend/Same and Different - On 4/11 at 9:30 a.m. Peg + Cat The Polka Dot Planet Problem - On 4/12 at 11:30 a.m. Dinosaur Train - Junior Conductors Academy On 4/13 at 11 a.m. Clifford the Big Red Dog Tie-Dye Clifford/Stage Struck On 4/11 at 1:30 p.m.

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WXXI-TV/HD (DT21.1/cable 11/1221) Primetime PROGRAMMING Highlights - all are school year re-record rights unless noted Independent Lens - http://pbs.org/independentlens/

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SEED: The Untold Story - Follow passionate seed keepers around the world who are determined to protect humanity's 12,000-year-old food legacy. Airs 4/17 at 10 pm.

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The Last Laugh - Hear Mel Brooks, Sarah Silverman, Carl Reiner and other Jewish comics and thinkers discuss the provocative question of whether any topic -including the Holocaust - should be off-limits in comedy. Airs 4/24 at 10 p.m.

Frontline - http://pbs.org/frontline/

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The Last Days of Solitary - Follow what happens to recently released prisoners when they go from solitary to the streets. With extraordinary access to the Maine State Prison, the film examines the long-term effects of solitary confinement and efforts to reduce its use. Airs 4/18 at 9 p.m.

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The Fish on my Plate - Journalist and author Paul Greenberg (Four Fish; American Catch) spends a year eating only fish. From farmed fish in Norway to the biggest wild fishery in the world off Peru, he travels to investigate the health of the ocean as well as his own. Airs 4/25 at 10 p.m.

Nature - http://pbs.orgnature/  Viva Puerto Rico - Airs 4/12 at 8 p.m.  Hotel Armadillo - Airs 4/19 at 8 p.m.  Forest of the Lynx - Airs 4/26 at 8 p.m.

NOVA - http://pbs.org/nova/  Building Chernobyl Megatomb - Engineers race to build a massive dome to contain the crumbling remains of Chernobyl's reactor. In 1986, in the heart of Ukraine, the Chernobyl nuclear reactor exploded, releasing 400 times more

radiation than the Hiroshima Bomb. It was the world’s worst nuclear disaster. Thirty workers died, 50,000 people fled the nearest city, and radioactive fallout made an area larger than Long Island a no-go zone. Hastily, a socalled “sarcophagus” was built to contain the radioactive materials that lingered at the site after the explosion. But 30 years later, the sarcophagus is crumbling, and another disaster at Chernobyl looms. Now, an international team of engineers is racing the clock to assemble one of the most ambitious superstructures ever built—an extraordinary 40,000 ton, $1.5 billion dome to encase the crumbling remains of the Chernobyl nuclear reactor. Battling arctic winter weather—and lethal radiation—this is the inside story of the epic race to build Chernobyl’s MegaTomb. Airs 4/26 at 9 p.m. http://www.pbs.org/wgbh/nova/tech/chernobyls-megatomb.html

Grand Coulee Dam: American Experience - http://www.pbs.org/wgbh/americanexperience/films/coulee/  In the wake of the Great Depression, this dam played a central role in transforming the Northwest. Airs 4/18 at 8 p.m. http://interactive.wxxi.org/highlights/2017/04/american-experience-grand-coulee-dam An American Conscience The Rheinhold Neibuhr Story - http://americanconscience.com/ - The story of theologian, ethicist and writer of the Serenity Prayer Reinhold Niebuhr is showcased. Airs 4/17 at 9 p.m. Command and Control: American Experience http://www.pbs.org/wgbh/americanexperience/films/command-and-control/ - Discover the terrifying truth behind one of America's most dangerous nuclear accidents-the deadly 1980 incident at an Arkansas Titan II missile complex-in this chilling, minute-by-minute account of the long-hidden story. Airs 4/25 at 8 p.m.

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INSTRUCTIONAL TV HIGHLIGHTS Overnight DT21.1/cable 11/cable 1221 broadcasts—for more listings Visit http://wxxi.org/tv/schedules Becoming Albertian - is a travel show about the exhilarating experiences you can try while exploring Alberta, Canada. Airs 4/26 at 1-1:30 a.m.

Safe Haven – tells the story of America’s only refugee shelter for holocaust victims. In 1944, 982 refugees from 18 European countries were brought to the United States as guest of President Franklin Roosevelt. FDR agreed to admit this small token group in lieu of a much larger plan to create many Safe Havens all over the country and bring I possibly hundreds of thousands of refugees. 4/12 at 3-4 a.m.

Mighty T: The Tuloumne River from Glacier to Golden Gate - http://www.themightyt-tuolumneriver.com/ - The Mighty T traces one of California's most important and powerful rivers on its journey from atop one of the last remaining glaciers in Yosemite's high country all the way down through San Francisco's Golden Gate. Airs 4/26 at 1:30-2 a.m. Saving N.E. Fisheries - For centuries, the ocean sustained life, built an economy and iconic culture in New England. This is the story of using lessons from the past to create a sustainable future for our fisheries. Airs 4/26 at 2-3 a.m. Blue Ridge Parkway - http://www.blueridgeparkway.org/ - is a historical documentary concerning the most visited segment of the National Park Service. Airs 4/27 at 3-4 a.m. New England Story - old residents and new are coming together to keep their ocean and livelihoods alive. Airs 4/27 at 3-3:30 a.m.

Many Storeys and Last Days of Thomas Merton - In the last year of his life Thomas Merton, one of the 20th century's most noted spiritual thinkers, travels to Asia for meetings with the Dalai Lama and other spiritual seekers. The journey is revelatory, his sudden death stunning. Airs 4/11 at 1-2 a.m.

Southeast Alaskian Oddyssey - http:// www.alaskastringband.com/ - The Alaska String Band, hailing from Alaska's capital city, brings together the best of Americana music, adventure, and an education in A Southeast Alaskan Odyssey. Airs 4/27 at 4-5 a.m.

Yellow Stars of Tolerance - documents a project to preserve yellow stars that were painted during the Holocaust on a synagogue exterior wall in Normandy, France. Intended to serve as a testament to that terrible chapter of history and a reminder of the dangers of intolerance, the recent, tragic increase in antiSemitism in France gives this story current significance. Airs 4/12 at 1-1:30 a.m.

Featured Series Reel South - http://www.pbs.org/show/reel-south/ - is a new anthology series that highlights the masterful, provocative Southern tradition of storytelling, exploring the alluring and complicated region and its diverse voices and points of view.  #206 – The Exceptionally Extraordinary - By Lindsey Phillips and Lauren Domino. Come along with colorful characters carrying on a cherished Mardi Gras tradition as they gather at the epicenter of all things costuming - the family-owned Jefferson Variety fabric and craft store. Airs 4/7 at 5-5:30 a.m.  #207 – The Last Barn Dance - By Ted Richardson (Encore Presentation). A story about farming, fragility, and a fight to save the family business. Airs 4/7 at 5:30-6 a.m.  #208 – 120 days - By Ted Roach. After an unexpected traffic stop, a North Carolina judge has offered Miguel 120 days to get his affairs in order and self-deport to Mexico leaving his wife and two daughters. Will he leave for Mexico or disappear into the shadows in his adopted homeland? Airs 4/14 at 5-6 a.m.  #203 – Deep Run - By Hillevi Loven. Exiled by family and rejected by an ex, 17-year-old Jasmine finds new love and the courage to become Cole, a strong-willed transgender man, in this powerful verite portrait of trans life in rural North Carolina. Airs 4/21 at 5-6 a.m. NOTE: PRE-VIEW SCREENING and DISCUSSION OF DEEP RUN AT THE LITTLE THEATRE ON 4/19 AT 7-9 P.M. FREE AND OPEN TO THE PUBLIC!  #210 - Red Wolf Revival - By Rosh Patel and Madison McClintock. Three decades ago, the nearly-extinct red wolf was reintroduced in North Carolina. Airs 4/28 at 5-5:30 a.m.  #211 – An Enduring Legacy: Lousiana’s Croation Americans - By James Catano. Follow the lives of four figures who embody the 150-year Croatian experience in Louisiana and share in the history of this unique tight-knit community. Airs 4/28 at 5:30-6 a.m.

The Road to Little Rock - https:// www.theroadtolittlerock.com/ - Explore events leading to the integration of Central High School in 1957 in Little Rock, Arkansas. Airs 4/12 at 1:30-2 a.m. Italy’s Mystery Mountains - Shot in Italy's geologic hotspots, from the Dolomites to Vesuvius, Italy's Mystery Mountains ties Italy's incredible geologic story to its rich artistic culture. Airs 4/13 at 4-5 a.m. With 86-year-old twin sisters Peppy Barer and Rosie Groman narrating, THE GEFILTE FISH CHRONICLES - http:// www.gefiltefishchronicles.com/ - tells the story of how a family embraces the Passover holiday: not only to celebrate a religious event, but to stay spiritually and physically connected through traditional meal preparations. Airs 4/19 at 1-2 a.m. CoExist - https://www.coexist.org/ – examines Rwanda's social experiment in government-mandated reconciliation following the 1994 genocide of more than half a million Tutsi and moderate HutuAirs 4/19 at 3-4 a.m. Symphony Of The Soil - http:// www.symphonyofthesoil.com/ - Drawing from ancient knowledge and cutting edge science, Symphony of the Soil is an artistic exploration of the miraculous substance soil. Airs 4/20 at 3-4 a.m. Is America In Retreat? examines the hard questions American foreign policy leaders face in dealing with a rapidly changing world order. Airs 4/25 at 1-2 a.m.

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Overnight Instructional TV Schedule WXXI-TV 21.1/Cable 11/1221 Monday

Tuesday

Wednesday

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3 1-2 a.m. Natural Heroes #706-707 2-3 a.m. Curiosity Quest #809-810 3-4 a.m. Peregrine Dame #105-106 4-5 a.m. Biz Kids #512-513 5-6 a.m. Workplace Essential Skills #14-15

4 1-2 a.m. New Environmentalists 2-3 a.m. Dragon Fly TV #703-704 3-4 a.m. Thomas Edison Secret Lab #7-8 4-5 a.m. Connect With English #2 -3 5-6 a.m. TV411 #2-3

5 1-2 a.m. Echoes from the Ancients 2-3 a.m. Safe Haven 3-4 a.m. Escape from Nazi Death Camp 4-5 a.m. World of Chemistry #17 -18 5-6 a.m. On Common Ground #5-6

6 1-2 a.m. Hands On Crafts for Kids #1909-1910 2-3 a.m. Eco Sense For Living #101-102 3-4 a.m. Eco Sense for Living #201-202 4-5 a.m.. Soldier On 5-6 a.m. Crossroads Café #18-19

7 1-2 a.m. Sit and Be Fit #15011502 2-3 a.m. Classical Stretch by Essentrics #1101-1102 3-4 a.m. World of Abnormal Psychology #1 4-5 a.m. Second Opinion #13051306 5-6 a.m. Reel South #206-207


11 1-2a.m. Many Storeys and Last Days of Thomas Merton 2-3 a.m. Dragon Fly TV #705-706 3-4 a.m. Thomas Edison Secret Lab #9-10 4-5 a.m. Connect With English #4 -5 5-6 a.m. TV411 #4-5

12 1-1:30 a.m.—Yellow Stars of Tolerance 1:30-2 a.m. Road to Little Rock 2-3 a.m.—Eisenhower Secret War #1 3-4 a.m. Safe Haven 4-5 a.m.—World of Chemistry #19-20 5-6 a.m. On Common Ground #7-8

13 1-2 a.m. Hands On Crafts for Kids #1911, 1901 2-3 a.m. Eco Sense for Living #103-104 3-4 a.m.—Eco Sense for Living #203-204 4-5 a.m. Italy’s Mysterious Mountains 5-6 a.m. Crossroads Café #20-21

14 1-2 a.m. Sit and Be Fit #15031504 2-3 a.m. Classical Stretch by Essentrics #1103-1104 3-4 a.m.—World of Abnormal Psychology #2 4-5 a.m. Second Opinion #13071308 5-6 a.m. Reel South #208


18 1-2 a.m. Employment Matters #12 2-3 a.m. The Crowd and the Cloud #1 3-4 a.m. Thomas Edison Secret Lab #11-12 4-5 a.m. Connect With English #6 -7 5-6 a.m. TV411 #6-7

19 1-2 a.m. The Gefilte Fish Chronicles 2-3 a.m. Eisenhower Secret War #2 3-4 a.m. Co-Exist 4-5 a.m. World of Chemistry #21 -22 5-6 a.m. On Common Ground #9-10

20 1-2 a.m. Hands On Crafts for Kids #1912, 1902 2-3 a.m. Eco Sense for Living #104-106 3-4 a.m. Symphony of the Soil 4-5 a.m. On Thin Ice 5-6 a.m. Crossroads Café #22-23

21 1-2 a.m. Sit and Be Fit #15051506 2-3 a.m. Classical Stretch by Essentrics #1105-1106 3-4 a.m. World of Abnormal Psychology #3 4-5 a.m. Second Opinion #13091310 5-6 a.m. Reel South #203


25 1-2 a.m. Is America In Retreat? 2-3 a.m. The Crowd and the Cloud #2 3-4 a.m. Thomas Edison Secret Lab #13-14 4-5 a.m. Connect With English #8 -9 5-6 a.m. TV411 #8-9

26 1-1:30 a.m. Becoming Albertan 1:30-2 a.m.—Might TThe Tuolumne River From Glacier to Golde 2-3 a.m. Saving N.E. Fisheries 3-4 a.m. Blue Ridge Parkway 4-5 a.m.—World Of Chemistry #23-24 5-6 a.m. On Common Ground #11-12

27 1-2 a.m. Hands On Crafts for Kids #1913, 1903 2-3 a.m. Eco Sense for Living #107-108 3-3:30 a.m. New England Story 3:30-4 a.m. Chateau on the Hill 4-5 a.m. SE Alaskian Oddssey 5-6 a.m. Crossroads Café #24-25

28 1-2 a.m. Sit and Be Fit #15071508 2-3 a.m. Classical Stretch by Essentrics #1108-1109 3-4 a.m. World of Abnormal Psychology #4 4-5 a.m. Second Opinion #13011302 5-6 a.m. Reel South #210-211

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ADULT LITERACY NEWS Watch FREE Programs Online at FastForwardNY.org Improve Student Skills & Prepare for the TASC High School Equivalency exam with FastForwardNY.org.

Assisting Providers of Adult Education & Workforce Development

ACCES/Finger Lakes Regional Adult Education Network (RAEN) at WXXI: For Teachers & Administrators: The RAEN provides researchbased training & assistance to improve the quality of NY State Education Department funded adult education, family literacy and workforce development programs.

EPE Manual Revised NYSED-AEPP funded programs that receive EPE should review the Employment Preparation Education Manual (March 2017) at http://www.acces.nysed.gov/common/acces/files/ aepp/docs/epemanual2016-2017.pdf and Revisions and Additions for the Employment Preparation Education (EPE) Manual Revised March 2017 at http:// www.acces.nysed.gov/common/acces/files/aepp/ docs/2017revisions_additionsforepemanual.pdf

Adult Literacy Television Schedule on WXXI TV 21.1 (Cable channel 11) Monday—Friday—5 a.m.—6 a.m. http://wxxi.org/education/adulted.html

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Monday—Workplace Essential Skills—teaches skills and attitudes necessary to succeed at work

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Tuesday—TV 411—the program celebrates real-life adult learners discussing practical strategies to improve reading, writing and math skills.

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Wednesday—On Common Ground—Helps viewers fully understand the rights, privileges and responsibilities associated with citizenship.

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Thursday—Crossroads Café—Offers a complete program designed to teach English to speakers of other languages, by depicting the lives of six characters—their backgrounds, challenges and their struggles typical of many ESL/ESOL learners.

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Career Pathways Toolkit Released

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Events in March For more information and registration Visit http://flraen.org/

The Department of Labor's Employment and Training Administration (DOLETA) has released the Career Pathways Toolkit: An Enhanced Guide and Workbook for System Development. The revised toolkit aligns with the vision, definition, and requirements of the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA) and will help State and local teams to develop and implement a Unifed Plan. Go to: https://careerpathways.workforcegps.org/ announcements/2016/10/20/09/37/Career_Pathways_Toolkit

April 18, 2017—9:30 a.m.-3:30 p.m. GRASP (Giving Ready Adults a Study Program) is a Distance Learning program designed for adults with a minimum reading grade level equivalent of 9.0 who are seeking a high school equivalency diploma. Students must be able to work independently and devote at least 6 hours per week to studying. Individualized home study packets are delivered twice a month.

Fewer New Yorkers Passing the TASC The Center for an Urban Future has reported that after the New York State Department of Education switched from the GED to a new high school equivalency exam, TASC, in 2014, the number of New York adults taking and passing the high school equivalency (HSE) exam has declined. To read the Center's report go to https://nycfuture.org/data/taking-to-tasc

This training is for teachers whose program has been approved to offer the GRASP curriculum. This training will include a "working" lunch. Facilitator: Rachael Rossi, Ph.D., Orleans-Niagara BOCES, NYSED certified GRASP trainer

NCFL Creates Learn to Earn Toolkit

Event & Registration Questions Contact: (585) 258-0361 http://flraen.org/

The National Center for Families Learning has created a new resource for adults working to increase their employability skills. The Learn to Earn Toolkit addresses in-demand employability skills, including critical thinking, English language, oral and written communication, and professionalism.

Everyone MUST register for any training INDIVIDUALLY and provide a valid email address. If you do not have access to the internet you MUST register by calling Phone: 585-258-0361 or Phone: 585-258-0290 - or Email: [email protected] or Email: [email protected]

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MORE NEWS

Share A Student Book Review on Homework Hotline

NEW TIME Homework Hotline Monday–Thursday 4:30-5 pm Visit: http://homeworkhotline.org/

HOMEWORK HOTLINE airs weeknights Monday through Thursday at 5:30-6 p.m. during the school year. The book review segments air on the Thursday program of HOMEWORK HOTLINE. HOMEWORK HOTLINE is also broadcast LIVE and carried on PBS television stations in New York State.

While homework is often a big concern for students, it’s also a great way for parents to communicate with their child about what they are learning. A recent study found that interactive communication around homework, where students get help from family members, leads to more parent involvement in their school. Homework Hotline provides families with additional help and support for success with homework.

How does it work?: A WXXI producer and cameraman will come to your school and set up their taping equipment in your Library. – Set up takes about 15-20 minutes. It should be a time when the library is not conducting classes - It really has to be QUIET—AND – Students participating in the book reviews do better when they don’t have an audience.

Homework Hotline is WXXI’s live statewide call-in show where kids receive help with homework problems right on the air. Designed for children in grades four through 12, the program – which is now in its 24th season – provides the tools students need to succeed with homework, and supports academic achievement across a variety of New York State Learning Standards.

Choose 5 to 7 students grades 4th and up (3rd graders are considered if you have students that you think are exceptional and not “shy” to the camera.) Students should have 1-2 minute prepared book reports – Students CAN read from their notes

Teachers from Dial-A-Teacher take the calls and send them to WXXI studios in Rochester, where host teachers, who are experts in subjects across the curriculum, are standing by ready to help kids work through their homework.

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In addition to providing homework help, Homework Hotline presents daily thematic segments on health, animals, book reviews, history, environment issues, and people and places in New York State.

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Homework Hotline sends out daily updates and helpful hints for the “Teaser” question on its Facebook page. http://facebook.com/HomeworkHotlineTV

Visual aids prepared by the student are welcome: Students can dress up as the character of their book to present their reviews In the past, students have brought in drawings or other art projects that are related to their book WE ARE FLEXIBLE – CREATIVE IS GOOD! If you participated last year—feel free to join in again this year!

Please be sure the student brings the book they are reviewing to the taping – we will need it to take pictures of the book.

Homework Hotline airs Monday through Thursday at 4:30-5:00 p.m. on WXXI-TV 21 and streamed live at: http://homeworkhotline.org/

Total taping for all students will be a couple of hours – it depends on how smoothly the students do their reviews. Some students might have to do the review twice – depending on their comfort level on camera. We want this experience to be a positive one and have the student present their reviews so that they feel comfortable with their performance.

For Homework Help Call: Dial-A-Teacher: Mon.-Thurs. 4-7pm (585) 262-5000 (in the Rochester, NY area) 1-888-986-2345 (toll free everywhere else)

Before the taping teachers and students are encouraged to tune into a Thursday night segment of HOMEWORK HOTLINE Book Reviews or visit http://homeworkhotline.org/ to see archived book reports to get an idea of what is expected of the student.

Using social media outlets, Homework Hotline has made it easier for students and teachers to find and share videos on math, health, zoology, and history through its YouTube channel at youtube.com/HomeworkHotlineTV.

After the broadcast—WXXI will provide to your school one DVD copy of the HOMEWORK HOTLINE edited book report segments that features your student book reports.

Homework Hotline has received ten New York State Broadcasters Association Awards for best program or series designed for children, plus a 2010 My Source Education Innovation Award from the Corporation for Public Broadcasting, Silver Telly, Bronze Telly, and an Aurora Award. Homework Hotline is funded in part by the New York State United Teachers (NYSUT).

Scheduling Contact: Lisa Famiglietti at (585) 258-0392 or [email protected]

BECOME A FAN OF HOMEWORK HOTLINE GO TO: http://facebook.com/HomeworkHotlineTV GO TO: http://twitter.com/hmwkhotlinetv GO TO: http://youtube.com/HomeworkHotlineTV

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Arts InFocus is a collaboration with more than 30 PBS stations across the country – sharing content with each other to spotlight the amazing arts and cultural scenes of communities nationwide. The series airs Fridays at 8:30pm on WXXITV and on select PBS stations across the country, and serves as a perfect lead-in to Friday night’s PBS Arts block. PBS Arts programming presents a series of programs that highlight music, theater, performers and artists. Arts In Focus repeats Saturdays at 6:30 p.m. on WXXI-TV and is available on demand on this web site.

Visit: http://wxxi.org/kidsclub

Did you know that families can sign up for a special PBS KIDS Membership through WXXI? With this special WXXI PBS KIDS Club Membership your family can get discounts and free tickets to special WXXI Kids events and so much more! WXXI Kids Club is $60 per year, or $5/month!

Visit: http://www.artsinfocus.tv/ Arts InFocus is made possible in part by a grant from the Louis S. and Molly B. Wolk Foundation.

Visit Classical Blog http://classical915.org/topic/classical-blog A place where WXXI’s classical hosts, interns and artists can share their stories, viewpoints and point of view on topics related to classical music and the arts in general. Come back to this page often to read the latest and share your comments.

WXXI's e-Newsletters let you keep connected to your station, your city, and the world around you! About the newsletters: WXXI Education (monthly) Learn about WXXI educational services, teaching resources, lesson plans, outreach initiatives, training and special events.

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SATURDAYS AT 12:00-1:00 P.M. ON WXXI-FM 91.5, WXXY 90.3, WXXI-FM/HD 91.5-1 AND ONLINE AT WXXI.ORG Stage Notes is hosted by Rochester's own Robert Hammond who brings his vast knowledge and passion for theatre and music to this onehour radio series. In addition to playing music from Broadway's best, Hammond shares news about the local theatre community, as well as about nationally recognized directors, choreographers and stars, and presents interviews and behindthe-scenes conversation.

WXXI TV Previews (weekly) Find out what’s new on WXXI-TV. WXXI Parents (monthly) Learning and fun for you and your kids WXXI Classical Music (every two weeks) Read about your favorite classical music composers and programs. WXXI Daily News Update (weekdays) Get a daily update on what's happening locally, around the state, and beyond.

To subscribe visit: http://wxxi.org/enews

WHAT IS REACHOUT RADIO?

Reachout Receiver

WXXI Reachout Radio is a radio reading service that provides 24-hour per day readings of local and national newspapers, magazines, and books for people who are print-handicapped. Eligible print-handicapped individuals include those with visual impairment or blindness, those who suffer from a physical disability which prohibits the holding of printed material, or one with a learning disability such as dyslexia. WXXI Reachout Radio is closed-circuit and is accessible through a speciallytuned radio which is provided free of charge to eligible applicants. The service is also made available for people who are temporarily disabled due to surgery or accident. WXXI Reachout Radio is provided in partnership with ABVI-Goodwill Industries of Greater Rochester.

The just-released Trump Administration Budget proposal calls for the defunding of the Corporation for Public Broadcasting. A strong, diverse base of grassroots advocates is essential to ensuring the retention of federal funding. To that end, WXXI is a proud partner in Protect My Public Media, a collaboration of local public radio and TV stations, program producers and distributors, listeners and viewers who support a strong public media in the United States. You can help by resolving to keep WXXI and public media stations across the country strong in 2017. Please visit Protect My Media's web site, where you can share why public media is important to you. Submitted testimonials will be used as a resource when meeting with policy makers in the coming months.

The service is broadcast on a subcarrier frequency of 91.5 FM in Rochester, and 90.3 FM in Houghton. Its broadcast reaches listeners in Monroe, Orleans, Wayne, Genesee, Ontario, Wyoming, Livingston, Yates, Seneca and portions of Allegany and Steuben counties.

And, we encourage you to share your feelings about public broadcasting with your congressional representative.

For more information visit http://reachoutradio.org

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