NAESP and ITN Productions Launch Principals' Perspective TV
The new program explores educational reform and other issues U.S. educators are facing
NEW YORK, September 11, 2014 /PRNewswire/ --
The National Association of Elementary School Principals (NAESP) and television heavyweight ITN Productions and Lincoln Square Productions have teamed up to create an in-depth news program exploring the impact of U.S. education reform initiatives, such as teacher evaluation and implementation of college- and career-ready standards, rapid demographic shifts, and educator preparedness. Anchored from network studios in New York City - Principals' Perspective tells the story of what's working from the heart of America's classrooms and schools. The program launched to over 1,900 attendees of the 2014 NAESP Annual Conference in Nashville, Tennessee, this past July. It is now available to view, including an embed code for sharing from the NAESP website: http://www.naesp.org/perspective
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Principals' Perspective TV examines the challenges today's school principals are facing, including how to effectively address teacher evaluation, integrate technology in pre-K-12 educational systems, and inspire healthy living habits to keep children motivated and engaged in learning during the school day.
In addition to case studies from Community Training and Assistance Center (CTAC), game-based learning resource provider Clay Piggy, Office Depot, Waterford Institute, and Reebok BOKS that outline ways to address the learning needs of students, Principals' Perspective TV includes commentary from accomplished principals about shaping the educational system, setting best practice, raising standards, and highlighting the success stories in elementary education.
To watch the full program, highlights from NAESP's 2014 Annual Conference, and specialized content from educational experts, please visit http://www.naesp.org/perspective.
The program includes the voice of principals, as well as top education professionals who examine the leading issues in the industry, including commentary from NAESP President Mark J. White, who discusses early education and closing the achievement gap. It also includes:
Discussions of hot education topics:
- Teacher and principal Evaluation - Interviews with industry leaders on their thoughts about evaluation systems.
- Common Core Standards-A series of interviews with leading industry professionals on the implementation of Common Core Standards and the challenges that lie ahead.
The program also highlights:
- The CTAC and Maryland State Department of Education partnership to implement a system of evaluating student and teacher objectives.
- The Delhi Unified School District in partnership with the Community Training and Assistance Center's (CTAC) unprecedented step towards tying earning to learning.
- The Office Depot and Blue Ribbon Schools partnership to change the educational landscape.
- "Teaching the Value of a Dollar," a new system from Clay Piggy in which children can simulate earning and spending money, and balance a check book just like their parents.
- The UPSTART program, from the Waterford Institute, which teaches pre-kindergarten readiness in Utah.
- Initiatives that boost physical exercise and improve student and classroom performance from BOKS.
About Lincoln Square Productions: Lincoln Square Productions produces original content for broadcast, cable and digital distribution focused on entertaining ways to tell fact-based stories. Headquartered in New York City, Lincoln Square Productions is a wholly-owned subsidiary of American Broadcasting Companies, Inc.
About ITN Productions: ITN's Industry News programmes drill down into specific sectors providing insight, thought leadership and reports of latest developments. Working with national bodies in the UK and America, Industry News is a powerful and driving communication resource in education, healthcare, banking, transportation, energy and engineering.
About NAESP: Principals are the primary catalysts for creating lasting foundations for learning. Since 1921, the National Association of Elementary School Principals (NAESP) has been the leading advocate for elementary and middle-level principals in the United States and worldwide. NAESP advances the profession by developing policy, advancing advocacy, and providing professional development and resources for instructional leadership, including specialized support and mentoring for early career principals. Key focus areas include pre-K-3 education, school safety, technology and digital learning, and effective educator evaluation. For more information about NAESP, please visit http://www.naesp.org. NAESP administers the National Distinguished Principals Program, the National Principals Resource Center, the American Student Council Association, and the President's Education Awards & American Citizenship Awards Programs. To learn more about how to become a member of NAESP please visit: http://www.naesp.org/membership, contact the NAESP Member Service Center toll-free at 800-386-2377 or email us at [email protected]
To learn more about the program and/or enquire about how to embed the full program onto your site please contact:
Hakan Sezer, Digital Marketing Executive
ITN Productions
Tel: +44(0)207-430-4052
E-mail: [email protected]
For media enquiries about NAESP please contact:
Will Jarred, Associate Executive Director of Membership, Marketing and Development
NAESP
Tel: +1(703)518-6248
E-mail: [email protected]
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