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April, 2019

EDUCATION NEWS

WXXI is proud to host a neighborhood screening series that brings people together for community-driven conversations around films from the award-winning PBS series. Held at the Little Theatre (240 East Avenue, Rochester, NY), these FREE screenings will be followed by lively panel discussions to encourage dialogue on related issues. Seats are first come, first served. Screenings start at 6:30 p.m. Monday, April 8, 2019 CHARM CITY By Marilyn Ness

During three years of unparalleled violence in Baltimore, Charm City delivers an unexpectedly candid, observational portrait of the police, citizens, and government officials left on the frontlines. In these divisive times, Charm City offers humanity as common ground. The discussion after the screening is sponsored in partnership with The Black Cinema Series and Rochester Association of Black Journalists (RABJ). Learn More: https://wxxi.org/indielens

http://wxxi.org/indielens

Screening support for the Indie Lens Pop-Up National Screening initiative provided by: ITVS., The Corporation for Public Broadcasting, PBS, MacArthur Foundation, Wyncote Foundation, Art Works and the National Endowment for the Arts.

Saturday, April 27—10 a.m.—2 p.m.

SENECA PARK

2222 St. Paul Street, Rochester, NY

http://wxxi.org/citizenscience

WXXI Kids, New York State Department of Environmental Conservation, and our partners invite families and people of all ages to come out to Seneca Park to explore nature!

Join us in the Seneca Park for day of family fun! Participate

in nature walks, make observations about nature for a WXXI’s Nature Challenge and the Seneca Park Zoo’s City Nature Challenge, do natural arts & crafts, and meet PBS KIDS Nature Cat! We’ll also be learning what citizen science is, how it helps inform local issues, and showing how families can participate in simple citizen science projects.

Nature is a production of THIRTEEN PRODUCTIONS LLC for WNET and PBS. American Spring LIVE is a production of Berman Productions, Inc. and THIRTEEN PRODUCTIONS LLC for WNET. Major support for Nature: American Spring LIVE was provided by the National Science Foundation and Anne Ray Foundation. Local support is provided by: Cobblestone Capital Advisors

CALL FOR ENTRIES!

WXXI & the Little

Theatre are proud to

invite entries for the

2019 Rochester Teen

Film Festival, a

collaborative, juried

media showcase for

youth in the

Rochester region.

Deadline June 10,

2019.

Entry Info

http://wxxi.org/teenfilmfestival

Sponsored Content:

https://www.rit.edu/imagine/

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Career Profile Videos & Resources http://wxxi.org/grad

MCC Career Coach: Search Career Sectors,

Salaries, and Training Requirements for the Region

http://wxxi.org/grad/careercoach

American Graduate: Getting to Work is a national multimedia initiative to show students, parents & educators the kinds of hands-on, well-paying jobs available in the region’s high-demand sectors. Short video segments and career exploration resources show career pathways including high school career training, paid on the job training, apprenticeships, and certificate or associates degrees.

Sectors include: • Optics, Photonics and Imaging Sector • Agriculture and Food Production Sector • Next Generation Manufacturing and Technology • Healthcare Industries • Trades and More….

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WXXI American Graduate: Getting to Work

For program information, video previews & on-demand episodes: http://wxxi.org/grad

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 lead to student success cradle to career.

Check out Getting to

Work career videos

Access On-Demand Programming

http://wxxi.org/grad/ondemand

Connect with Community

Resources

Learn about WXXI’s Education Resources

for Teachers & Students

http://wxxi.org/education/ http://facebook.com/wxxikids http://facebook.com/wxxieducation http://twitter.com/edoutreach21

WXXI-TV 21.1/Cable 11/1221

Road Trip Nation - https://roadtripnation.com/ - The series takes trips across the country to talk with professionals of every kind and ask the questions that no one is asking—honest questions about their struggles, successes, and how they figured out the age-old dilemma, “What should I do with my life?”

Lifehackers - https://www.pbs.org/video/life-hackers-v3ar1h/ - follows three roadtrippers -

Antwan King, Emily Cox and Mansi Thakar - in the iconic green RV on a cross-country journey that goes "off road" and into the world of cyber security. Thirty-two-year-old Antwan King from Greenville, North Carolina sometimes gets stressed out by the thought of competing with younger college grads for jobs in cyber-security. But he's worked too hard to get here-holding down a full-time job during the day and loading UPS trucks at night just so he can finish his master's in digital forensics and cyber investigation. "I refuse to give up," he says. The memory of his grandfather, who never complained, keeps him going. The thing Emily Cox loves about cybersecurity is its duality: the tools used to break into a system are the same ones used to protect it. The 26-year-old Bloomington, Illinois native discovered cybersecurity a year ago and found a home in the fast-moving, constantly evolving field. However, formal education was a struggle-she dropped out of high school and didn't finish college- and it seems like everyone else started coding as a kid, so Emily wonders if she'll be able to catch up. She's been teaching herself and completed a coding boot camp in between working as a barista, and now she's at a crossroads. It's time to take a leap if she's going to pursue cybersecurity, and that's why she's on this road trip-to find guidance and inspiration to jump-start what's next. To San Diego native Mansi Thakar, cybersecurity is a field where you can be a superhero. But when you're a modern-day tech protector facing millions of malware threats, you need backup. That's why she's drawn to the space where cybersecurity meets machine learning. The 24-year old is pursuing her master's in the field and wants to help shape how we confront the growing magnitude of cyber threats through data and automation. For four weeks, Antwan, Emily and Mansi seek out different members of the cyber security workforce who have become stories of success, in order to gain insight into what it really takes to thrive in the next chapter of their lives. Airs 4/4 at 4-5 a.m.

State of Change - https://www.pbs.org/video/state-of-change-jxopxn/ - Three young

people explore Indiana to see how their state is moving into the future. In this new Roadtrip Nation special, follow the journeys of three post-secondary students from Indiana on a life-changing road trip to see how Indiana-grown ingenuity is keeping their home state at the cutting edge of rapid technological change. They're spending two weeks exploring some of the exciting industries powering Indiana's growth-including healthcare services, advanced manufacturing, biosciences, and technology-and connecting with the Hoosiers working at the forefront of these fields. Follow along with their journey, and see how the state nicknamed the "Crossroads of America" is driving the future forward for us all. Airs 4/15 at 2-3 a.m.

Small Town Tech - https://www.pbs.org/video/small-town-tech-elqnoj/ - When most people

think of innovative tech hubs, they're more likely to picture Silicon Valley than a small town. But a lot of innovation is happening outside of big cities. In ROADTRIP NATION: SMALL TOWN TECH, three young people from Yuma, Arizona set out to explore the opportunities available to them in their backyards and beyond. They speak to people who didn't let the size of their hometown determine the boldness of their ambitions-and realize building a better future can just as easily start at home as in a thriving city center. Airs 4/22 at 2-3 a.m.

Skill Powered - https://www.roadtripnation.com/roadtrip/watch - explores the potential of

vocational training in today's world. It follows three young adults - Alex, Shyane and Ryan - as they shadow people across the country who are forging their own ways within their trades. All of the roadtrippers are intrigued by skill-focused careers, but none of them have a set path planned - yet. In telling the nuanced stories of people powering skilled trades across the country, ROADTRIP NATION: SKILL POWERED uncovers the many different ways people can experience career satisfaction and build a better life. Airs 4/29 at 2-3 a.m.

Featured On-Demand

American Graduate

Documentary

Are We Preparing Students for the Next Step? Watch Beyond Graduation from Local USA.

On-Demand: https://www.wxxi.org/grad/beyond-graduation-local-usa-on-demand More Great Documentaries at: https://www.wxxi.org/grad/ondemand

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PBS LearningMedia New York http://ny.pbslearningmedia.org/

A day in the life in different professions ny.pbslearningmedia.org/collection/great-job/

Interviews with STEM professionals ny.pbslearningmedia.org/collection/ occupation-stem/

Young professionals showcase in-demand obs. ny.pbslearningmedia.org/collection/ career-connections

Explore engineering fields. ny.pbslearningmedia.org/collection/httpwwwfuturesinengineeringorg/

Career Exploration

Collections

Work-Based Courses: ny.pbslearningmedia.org/collection/workbasedcourses/ STEM Career Labs: How to enter these fields ny.pbslearningmedia.org/collection/stem-career-labs/

Learning how to build a life around what you love. ny.pbslearningmedia.org/collection/roadtrip-nation/ Interviews with professionals that work with people with disabilities to improve their abilities and inclusion in the community https://ny.pbslearningmedia.org/collection/ move-to-include/

Advance Technical Education ny.pbslearningmedia.org/collection/ate Degrees that Work: https://ny.pbslearningmedia.org/search/?q=%22Degrees+that+Work%22 Engineering process & careers https://ny.pbslearningmedia.org/collection/engineering-for-the-future/ Biotech Careers: ny.pbslearningmedia.org/collection/

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WXXI Kids

Highlights and NEWS!

FREE PBS Play & Learn Science APP

Play with shadows, control the weather and choose the best materials for an umbrella with the free PBS KIDS FOR Parents Play & Learn Science app. Available in English and Spanish, the app encourages kids to see the science in their world while building inquiry skills. https://pbskids.org/apps/play-and-learn-science-.html

April is National Autism Awareness Month In celebration of Autism Acceptance Month this April, audiences will be introduced to Julia’s family for the first time in Muppet form! Julia’s parents, big brother, and dog Rose appear in new digital videos celebrating the importance of families. There are new resources focused on bullying, which disproportionately affects children with autism. All of these resources are available on sesamestreet.org/autism in both English and Spanish.

A new episode: Julia’s Haircut will focus on the challenges around getting a haircut for some children with autism. Elmo, Abby and Alan play hair salon and pretend to be hair stylists to help Julia feel less scared about getting a haircut. Airs on WXXI=TV 11am & 1pm on April 8th. Also Airing on WXXI Kids 24/7 on 4/8 at 10 a.m., 2 p.m., 10 p.m.; 4/9 at 10 a.m., 2 p.m., 10 p.m.; 4/11 at 10 a.m., 2 p.m., 10 p.m.; 4/13 at 10 a.m., 2 p.m., 10 p.m.

WXXI Nature Challenge April 1-30

Participation is easy, free, and open to anyone in the Greater Rochester and Finger Lakes region. Help us see all the different living things in our community and get excited about being citizen scientists. Learn More Learn More About American Spring Live and Citizen Science: http://wxxi.org/citizenscience

Come spend the morning with WXXI Kids, New York State Department of Environmental Conservation, and our partners at Powder Mills Park and learn how to FISH! Partner organizations will be around for fly fishing demonstrations, hands-on activities, and to answer questions about where to fish, what you need to fish, and how to fish with young family members. Get engaged in citizen science and find out how you can help the NYSDEC learn about fish populations by joining the Angler Diary Program. http://wxxi.org/citizenscience

Powder Mills Park - 154 Park Road, Pittsford, NY

Saturday, April 13 from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.

Nature is a production of THIRTEEN PRODUCTIONS LLC for WNET and PBS. American Spring LIVE is a production of Berman Productions, Inc. and THIRTEEN PRODUCTIONS LLC for WNET. Major support for Nature: American Spring LIVE was provided by the National Science Foundation and Anne Ray Foundation.

Local support is provided by: Cobblestone Capital Advisors

Egg Carton Seed Starters

Easy beginner’s gardening project for kids: http://www.pbs.org/parents/crafts-for-kids/egg-carton-seed-starts/

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Ticket Information: http://thelittle.org

SPECIAL SCREENINGS

La forza del destino

April 28 at noon and April 30 at 6 p.m.

One of Verdi's most ambitious scores. Its overture - which introduces us to the sinister motif signifying Fate - is one of his most memorable. The opera also contains some of Verdi’s most brilliant choral writing, including Act III’s stirring ‘Rataplan’ chorus, and several beautiful and intimate arias such as Leonora's ardent Act IV 'Pace, pace mio Dio!'. There's comedy too with the scenes for the greedy monk Fra Melitone. Christof Loy's colourful and spectacular production reflects the kaleidoscopic nature of Verdi's opera, where intense personal dramas play out against a background of war, and in which

religion plays an ambiguous role.

The Golden Age

April 14 at noon and April 16 at 6 p.m.

In the 1920’s, The Golden Age cabaret is a favorite nightly haunt. The young fisherman Boris falls in love with Rita. He follows her to the cabaret and realizes that she is the beautiful dancer “Mademoiselle Margot,”, but also the love interest of the local gangster Yashka. With its jazzy score by Shostakovich and its music-hall atmosphere featuring beautiful tangos, The Golden Age is a refreshing and colorful dive into the roaring 20’s.

Stratford Festival: Coriolanus

Sunday April 7 at noon

See Robert Lepage's breathtaking production that explores the age-old tensions that still tear at the heart of democracy. There's one visual surprise after another in this fast paced show.

Nature - American Spring LIVE - Acclaimed news anchor Juju Chang will host the multi-platform event, with on-camera experts, including biologist Thor Hanson and entomologist Phil Torres, showing springtime phenomena in various locations across the country, in ecosystems ranging from the Rockies to the Everglades, from inner-city parks to remote wilderness preserves. The series will include a mix of live and pre-taped footage highlighting some of the most pivotal events in nature’s calendar. A diverse group of researchers and citizen scientists will investigate how a wide range of organisms respond to the change of seasons. They will share their insights into the natural world, reveal new technologies that make their discoveries possible and encourage audiences to join the adventure of science. http://wxxi.org/citizenscience

Birth and Rebirth - Tracing the green wave that sweeps

across the continent in spring, see how the rising temperatures and longer day spur plants to awaken and flower. Airs 4/29 at 8 p.m.

Migration - Breeding and the greening of the landscape

are tied to another major spectacle of spring: the mass movements of animals as they take advantage of spring’s bounty. Meet the scientists who track these journeys, often over vast distances, from winter refuge to spring nesting grounds. Airs 4/30 at 8 p.m.

Connection - Learn how plants and animals depend on

each other to survive. See first-hand how climate change can break those connections, altering the timing of weather and plant growth, and disrupting the delicate relationships between plants and pollinators such as bees and butterflies. Airs 5/1 at 8 p.m.

SPECIALS ON

WXXI-TV 21.1/Cable 11/1221

PBS PREVIEWS: Chasing the Moon - https://pbs.org/chasingthemoon/ COMING SUMMER 2019 - “Chasing the Moon,” a film by Robert Stone, reimagines the race to the moon for a new generation, upending much of the conventional mythology surrounding the effort. The series recasts the Space Age as a fascinating stew of scientific innovation, political calculation, media spectacle, visionary impulses and personal drama. Utilizing a visual feast of previously overlooked and lost archival material — much of which has never before been seen by the public — the film features a diverse cast of characters who played key roles in these historic events. Among those included are astronauts Buzz Aldrin, Frank Borman and Bill Anders; Sergei Khrushchev, son of the former Soviet premier and a leading Soviet rocket engineer; Poppy Northcutt, a 25-year old “mathematics whiz” who gained worldwide attention as the first woman to serve in the all-male bastion of NASA’s Mission Control; and Ed Dwight, the Air Force pilot selected by the Kennedy administration to train as America’s first black astronaut. Airs 4/12 at 10:30 p.m. (repeats 4/21 at 12:30 a.m.)

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WXXI-HD TV 21.1 TIME WXXI Kids 24/7 on TV 21.4

Peg + Cat 6:00 AM Cyberchase

Arthur 6:30 AM Cyberchase

Ready Jet Go! 7:00 AM Word Girl

Wild Kratts 7:30 AM Arthur

Nature Cat 8:00 AM Martha Speaks

Curious George 8:30 AM Pet + Cat

Let’s Go Luna 9:00 AM The Cat in the Hat Knows a Lot About That!

Daniel Tiger's Neighborhood

9:30 AM Splash & Bubbles

Daniel Tiger’s Neighborhood

10:00 AM Sesame Street

Pinkalicious & Peterrific 10:30 AM Super Why!

Sesame Street 11:00 AM Clifford The Big Red Dog

Splash & Bubbles 11:30 AM Caillou

Dinosaur Train 12:00 PM Sid the Science Kid

The Cat In The Hat Knows A Lot About That

12:30 PM Word World

Sesame Street 1:00 PM Peep and the Big Wide World

Super Why! 1:30 PM Splash & Bubbles

Pinkalicious & Peterrific 2:00 PM Sesame Street

Let’s Go Luna 2:30 PM Daniel Tiger’s Neighborhood

Nature Cat 3:00 PM Daniel Tiger’s Neighborhood

Wild Kratts 3:30 PM Pinkalicious & Peterrific

Wild Kratts 4:00 PM The Cat in the Hat Knows a Lot About That!

Odd Squad 4:30 PM Dinosaur Train

5:00 PM Let’s Go Luna

5:30 PM Ready Jet Go!

6:00 PM Nature Cat

6:30 PM Nature Cat

7:00 PM Wild Kratts

7:30 PM Wild Kratts

8:00 PM Odd Squad

8:30 PM Odd Squad

9:00 PM Arthur

9:30 PM Arthur

WXXI KIDS PROGRAMMING SCHEDULE

WXXI-TV 21.1: Cable 11/1221 WXXI Kids 24/7 on 21.4: Cable 1277 & 1278 Streaming online: http://wxxi.org/kids/video

TIME WXXI-TV 21.1

Saturdays Sundays

Mr. Rogers Neighborhood— 6:00 a.m. Mr. Rogers Neighborhood

Splash & Bubbles 6:30 a.m. Splash & Bubbles

Sesame Street 7:00 a.m. Sesame Street

Daniel Tiger's Neighborhood 7:30 a.m. Daniel Tiger's Neighborhood

Pinkalicious & Peterrific 8:00 a.m. Pinkalicious & Peterrific

Curious George 8:30 a.m. Curious George

Let’s Go Luna 9:00 a.m. Let’s Go Luna

9:30 a.m. Nature Cat

10:00 a.m. Ready Jet Go!

10:30 a.m. Wild Kratts

New program

Line-up on WXXI-TV

21.1

AND

Channel 21.4

a WXXI Kids 24/7

channel

6 p.m.—10 p.m. schedule is

pre-empted Friday, Saturday and Sunday

nights for Family Movie Night

Programming:

See for details: http://wxxi.org/kids247

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PRIME-TIME TV HIGHLIGHTS

Overnight WXXI-TV 21.1/cable 11/cable 1221 broadcasts—for more listings Visit http://wxxi.org/tv/schedules

Nicholas and Alexandra: The Letters - Historian Suzannah Lipscomb explores the great love story of Tsar Nicholas II and his wife Alexandra, more than a century after their execution. The two-part series focuses on the couple's intimate correspondence, which chronicles their eccentric religious views, political ineptitude, and reliance on the mystic, Rasputin, in the lead-up to the 1917 Russian Revolution.

#101 airs 4/1 at 9 p.m. (repeats 4/6 at 4 p.m.) #102 airs 4/8 at 9 p.m. (repeats 4/13 at 4 p.m.)

The Central Park Five - https://www.pbs.org/kenburns/the-central-park-five/ - a film from award-winning filmmaker Ken Burns, tells the story of the five black and Latino teenagers from Harlem who were wrongly convicted of raping a white woman in New York City's Central Park in 1989. Directed and produced by Burns, David McMahon and Sarah Burns, the film chronicles the Central Park Jogger case, for the first time from the perspective of the five teenagers whose lives were upended by this miscarriage of justice. Airs 4/2 at 9 p.m. Secrets of the Dead - https://www.pbs.org/show/secrets-of-the-dead/

#1704 “Egypt’s Darkest Hour” - Follow a team of archaeologists as they examine a rare mass grave dating to the collapse of ancient Egypt's Old Kingdom, when political infighting and a changing climate brought down a dynasty in a moment of crisis and catastrophe. Airs 4/3 at 10 p.m.

Independent Lens - http://www.pbs.org/independentlens/

The Providers - http://www.pbs.org/independentlens/films/the-providers/ Airs 4/8 at 10 p.m.

My Nazi Legacy- http://www.pbs.org/independentlens/films/my-nazi-legacy/ Airs 4/14 at 11

p.m.

Charm City- http://www.pbs.org/independentlens/films/charm-city/ - . Airs 4/22 at 10 p.m.

Reconstruction: America After the Civil War - https://www.pbs.org/weta/reconstruction/ - explore the transformative years following the American Civil War, when the nation struggled to rebuild itself in the face of profound loss, massive destruction, and revolutionary social change. #101 – airs 4/9 at 9 p.m. #102 – airs 4/16 at 9 p.m. Nature - http://www.pbs.org/wnet/nature/ - The Egg: Life’s Perfect Invention—Airs 4/10 at 8 p.m. A Call to Remember - David Schaecter takes viewers on an emotional journey through his life story - from a bucolic childhood amidst vineyards in Czechoslovakia to his and his brother Jakob's struggle for survival in Auschwitz, and finally, to David's dramatic escape from the Nazis. Airs 4/14 at 12:30 a.m. Frontline - https://www.pbs.org/wgbh/frontline/ - “Marcos Doesn’t Live Here Anymore” - http://www.pbs.org/independentlens/films/marcos-doesnt-live-here-anymore/ Airs 4/15 at 9 p.m. Breakthrough: The Ideas that Changed the World - #101 – The Telescope - Meet the brilliant minds throughout history, from Galileo to Edwin Hubble, responsible for creating the telescope. Airs 4/17 at 10 p.m. #102 – The Plane - Take to the sky with the dreamers whose work gave humans the ability to fly. Airs 4/24 at 10 p.m. POV - http://www.pbs.org/pov/ - Bill Nye: Science Guy - https://www.pbs.org/pov/billnyescienceguy/ - Airs 4/21 at 11 p.m. Streit’s: Matzo and the American Dream - http://matzofilm.com/ - a story of tradition, of resistance and resilience, and a celebration of a family whose commitment to their heritage and to their employees is inspiring proof that the family that bakes together, stays together. Airs 4/22 at 9 p.m. (repeats 4/28 at 7 p.m.) Boss: The Black Experience in Business - https://www.pbs.org/wnet/boss/ - The history of business and entrepreneurship lies at the heart of the American story, but often absent from that narrative are the

experiences of African Americans. Airs 4/23 at 8 p.m. (repeats 4/28 at 11 p.m.)

NOVA - https://www.pbs.org/wgbh/nova/ - Saving the Dead SeaAirs 4/24 at 9 p.m.

State of the Art - A journey of artistic discovery: 100,000 miles, 1,000 destinations in the search for 100 under-recognized American artists for one unforgettable exhibition. . Airs 4/26 at 9 p.m.

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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.

WXXI’s Move to Include Collection in PBS LearningMedia provides videos targeted for grades 5-12 to inspire and motivate people to embrace different abilities and include all people in every aspect of community life. Move to Include also seeks to elevate the voices of people with different abilities in telling their own stories. Go to: https://ny.pbslearningmedia.org/collection/move-to-include/

WXXI-KIDS 24/7

Arthur #1306 “When Carl Met George/D.W. Swims with the Fishes” - https://pbskids.org/arthur - George learns that Carl has Asperger's Syndrome - a form of autism that makes Carl

see the world differently than most people. Airs 4/2 at 5 p.m.

Sesame Street #4921 - https://pbskids.org/sesame/ - Elmo, Abby and Alan play hair salon and pretend to be hair stylists to help Julia feel less scared about getting a haircut. 4/8 at 10 a.m., 2 p.m., 10 p.m.; 4/9 at 10 a.m., 2 p.m., 10 p.m.; 4/11 at 10 a.m., 2 p.m., 10 p.m.; 4/13 at 10 a.m., 2 p.m., 10 p.m. Daniel Tiger’s Neighborhood #133 “Daniel’s New Friend/Same and Different” - https://pbskids.org/daniel/ - Daniel's New Friend: Daniel and Miss Elaina meet Prince Wednesday's cousin Chrissie during a playdate at the castle. As they play "knights," they discover that, although Chrissie needs some help walking, they are the same in many ways. Airs 4/8 at 2:30 p.m. and 10:30 p.m.; 4/13 at 2:30 p.m. and 10:30 p.m. Peg + Cat #201 “The Polka Dot Problem/The Mardis Gras Problem” - https://pbskids.org/peg/ - When Peg's space ship breaks down, she needs the help of a new friend who

communicates without speaking. . Airs 4/29 at 8:30 a.m.

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Second Opinion #810 “Autism” - https://www.secondopinion-tv.org/episode/autism - 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 4/18 at 8:30 p.m. (extended version airs 4/27 at 3 p.m. From the Wings: The Live Art Story - http://www.fromthewingsmovie.com/ - Erin Thomas Foley woke up from a dream she had one night with a vision that, while seemingly impossible, planted the seed that turned into an innovative idea which would inspire those around her. In the dream, kids with special needs were performing alongside typically developed kids on a large stage for a big audience. Over the years that followed, Erin and those around her would turn that dream into a reality with the creation of LIVE ART. FROM THE WINGS: THE LIVE ART STORY is about a group of children with varying abilities that came come together to create an unprecedented performance and change their community forever. The documentary follows six students from the School of the Performing Arts in the Richmond Community (SPARC) in Virginia, their families and several staff members, and chronicles how the children and adults face their own fears, learn what empathy really means, and discover countless things they didn't know about themselves and the world around them. The experience culminates in an inspirational night of music, dance and visual art-including a performance by recording artist Jason Mraz-that unifies students with and without disabilities before a sold-out audience at the majestic Carpenter Theatre. Airs 4/10 at 4:30 p.m. POV #3011 – “Swim Team” - https://www.pbs.org/pov/swimteam/ – Parents of teens on the autism spectrum form a competitive swim team, training them with high expectations. Follow the rise of three athletes as the film captures a moving quest for inclusion, independence and a life that feels like winning. Airs 4/27 at 4 p.m.

WXXI WORLD

POV #3011 “Swim Team” - https://www.pbs.org/pov/swimteam/ - Parents of teens on the autism spectrum form a competitive swim team, training them with high expectations. Airs 4/3 at 7 p.m.; 4/4 at midnight, 8 a.m. and 2 p.m.; 4/6 at noon. Spectrum: A Story of the Mind - https://www.pbs.org/show/spectrum-story-mind/ - Take a journey into the rich sensory experience of autism. Airs 4/6 at 1:30 p.m. America Reframed #514 “Deej” - https://www.deejmovie.com/watch - the story of DJ Savarese ("Deej"), a gifted, young writer and advocate for nonspeaking autistics. Airs 4/13 at 10 p.m.; 4/14 at 2 p.m.; 4/14 at 9 a.m.; 4/14 at 5 pm. Autism: Coming of Age - https://vimeo.com/182899467 - provides an inside look at the lives of three adults with autism and includes interviews with their families and support teams. Autism and disability experts from Massachusetts, New York, Washington, Virginia and Pennsylvania also discuss the current system, impending challenges and possible outcomes for the future. Airs 4/13 at 11 p.m.; 4/14 at 3 a.m., 10 a.m. and 6 p.m.; 4/17 at 5 a.m. and 11 a.m.

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OVERNIGHT INSTRUCTIONAL TV HIGHLIGHTS

Overnight WXXI-TV 21.1/cable 11/cable 1221 broadcasts—for more listings Visit http://wxxi.org/tv/schedules

Lighthawk: Destination Conservation - https://www.pbs.org/show/lighthawk-destination-conservation/ - Meet a group of pilots who donate their planes and time to volunteer on fascinating conservation projects throughout North America. Airs 4/2 at 2-3 a.m. (4/16 at 2-3 a.m.) Karamu: 100 years in the House - https://www.pbs.org/video/wviz-pbs-ideastream-specials-karamu-100-years-house/ - tells the story behind this important theater in

America's arts and culture history. Airs 4/5 at 3-3:30 a.m.

Sea Change - https://www.scetv.org/sea-change - The effects of Climate Change are far ranging including property and land loss, human health impacts and significant economic and sea life impacts. The impacts examined in this program are not unique to Georgia and South Carolina but reflect the far reaching implications of Climate Change on the entire Atlantic,

Gulf and Pacific coasts. Airs 4/9 at 2-3 a.m. (4/23 at 2-3 a.m.)

Crossing Water Flint, Michigan 2017 - https://crossingwater.movie/ - A short documentary about a small, independent service organization assisting Flint, Michigan residents to combat the city's water crisis which began in 2014 when the municipal water supply was poisoned with lead. Airs

4/10 at 4-4:30 a.m.

Five Dreamers - https://www.facebook.com/FiveDreamersDocumentary/ - takes an in-depth look at the lives of five DACA recipients who are struggling to maintain a sense of normalcy in the wake of the fear of losing their DACA.

Airs 4/17 at 4-4:30 a.m.

One Night in March - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=u_E1sZ3vs64 - the story of a historic college basketball game that captured the national imagination, influenced a state and helped redefine a sport. Interviews, rare footage and archival photos transport viewers back to a tumultuous time in United States history, just as the Civil Rights movement began gaining momentum throughout the South. Airs 4/17 at 4:30-5

a.m.

Robert Penn Warren: A Vision - https://www.pbs.org/video/robert-penn-warren-a-vision-och1ra/ - Robert Penn Warren is the only person to have won Pulitzer Prizes for both fiction and poetry and was named U.S. Poet Laureate in 1986. His 1946 novel about political corruption, All the King's Men, was translated into an Academy Award winning film. The documentary explores the life and career of one of our nation's most acclaimed writers and features previously unreleased home movie footage of the author and his family. Airs 4/19 at 3

-4 a.m.

Redeeming Uncle Tom: The Josiah Henson Story - https://www.pbs.org/video/redeeming-uncle-tom-the-josiah-henson-story-4vetit/ - tells the story of Josiah Henson, the real-life inspiration for Uncle Tom in Harriet Beecher Stowe's classic 1852 novel, which has been recognized as one of the

sparks that ignited the Civil War. Airs 4/26 at 3-4 a.m.

FEATURED SERIES

Road Trip Nation (1000) (8/30 minute programs) – https://roadtripnation.com/watch/public-television/season-ten - ROADTRIP NATION follows a group of roadtrippers as they traverse the United States and meet fascinating leaders who share stories of following their passions and realizing their dreams. Airs Mondays 4-5 a.m. beginning 4/1. Road Trip Nation (1300) (4/30 minute programs) - Airs Mondays 4-5 a.m. beginning 4/29. Family Travel with Colleen Kelly (7/30 minute programs) - http://familytravelck.com/ - Family Travel with Colleen Kelly breaks new ground as the first ever television show dedicated to traveling with families of all ages. Airs Tuesday 1-2 a.m. beginning 4/2. America Revealed (4/60 minute programs) - https://www.pbs.org/show/america-revealed/ - takes viewers on a journey high above the American landscape to reveal the country as never seen before. Airs Tuesday 3-4 a.m. beginning 4/2. Food Delicious Science (3/60 minute programs) http://www.pbs.org/food/shows/food-delicious-science/ - the thrilling science story of the food on your plate and the physics, chemistry and biology that lies hidden inside every bite. Airs Thursdays 2-3 a.m. beginning 4/4. From the Ground Up (200) (6/30 minute programs) - https://www.pbs.org/show/america-ground/ - follows archaeological adventurer Dr. Monty Dobson as he digs into America's story- From the Ground Up. Airs Thursdays 3-4 a.m. beginning 4/4. Dropping Back In (5/30) - https://www.droppingbackin.org/ - features inspiring stories of former dropouts telling their personal stories, profiles of institutions and organizations that are forging innovative solutions, and leading experts discussing key issues. Airs Mondays 1-2 a.m. beginning 4/8. Film Maker (21/30 minute programs) - https://www.pbs.org/show/film-maker/ - a film series for emerging filmmakers from which we acquired, broadcasted, and distributed their work, in addition to providing mentorship. Airs Mondays at 3-4 a.m. beginning 4/15. Makers (200) (6/60 minute programs) - https://www.pbs.org/show/makers-women-who-make-america/ - Six new documentaries in the MAKERS project feature groundbreaking American women in different spheres of influence: war, comedy, space, business, Hollywood and politics. Airs Wednesdays at 3-4 a.m. beginning 4/17. The Crowd & The cloud - (4/60 minute programs) - http://crowdandcloud.org/ - documentary series showcasing the power of Citizen Science in the Digital Age. Airs Thursdays 4-5 a.m. beginning 4/18.

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Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday

1 1-2:30 a.m. The Long View 2:30-3 a.m. Shots Fired 3-4 a.m. Film Maker #118-119 4-5 a.m. Roadtrip Nation #1001-1002 5-6 a.m. Workplace Essential Skills #18-19

2 1-2 a.m. Family Travels with Colleen #501-502 2-3 a.m. Light Hawk 3-4 a.m. America Revealed #1 4-5 a.m. Biz Kids #503-504 5-6 a.m. TV 411 #26-27

3 1-2 a.m. Global Spirit #203 2-3 a.m. Trust Docs #1005-1006 3-4 a.m. Makers #205 4-5 a.m. Objects & Memory 5-6 a.m. On Common Ground #1-2

4 1-2 a.m. Great American Read #2 2-3 a.m. Food Delicious Science #1 3-4 a.m. From the Ground Up #201-202 4-5 a.m. Road Trip—Lifehackers 5-6 a.m. Crossroads Café #18-19

5 1-2 a.m. Second Opinion #1505-1506 2-3 a.m. Sit & Be Fit #1501-1502 3-3:30 a.m. Karemi 100 Years 3:30-4 a.m. Chateau on the Hill 4-5 a.m. Hands On Crafts for Kids #1909-1910 4-5 a.m. Life Lines #5-6

8 1-2 a.m. Dropping Back In #1-2 2-3 a.m. Road Trip Next Mission 3-4 a.m. Film Maker #120-121 4-5 a.m. Roadtrip Nation #1003-1004 5-6 a.m. Workplace Essential Skills #20-21

9 1-2 a.m. Family Travels with Colleen #503-504 2-3 a.m. Sea Change 3-4 a.m. America Revealed #2 4-5 a.m. Biz Kids #505-506 5-6 a.m. TV 411 #28-29

10 1-2 a.m. Global Spirit #204 2-3 a.m. Trust Docs #1007-1008 3-4 a.m. Makers #206 4-4:30 a.m. Cross Water Flint 4:30-5 a.m. Murder in Montrose 5-6 a.m. On Common Ground #3-4

11 1-2 a.m. Great American Read #3 2-3 a.m. Food Delicious Science #2 3-4 a.m. From the Ground Up #203-204 4-5 a.m. Without a Net 5-6 a.m. Crossroads Café #20-21

12 1-2 a.m. Second Opinion #1507-1508 2-3 a.m. Sit & Be Fit #1503-1504 3-4 a.m. World of Ice Dance 4-5 a.m. Hands On Crafts for Kids #1911-1912 4-5 a.m. Life Lines #7-8

15 1-2 a.m. Dropping Back In #3-4 2-3 a.m. Road Trip State of Change 3-4 a.m. Film Maker #101-102 4-5 a.m. Roadtrip Nation #1004-1006 5-6 a.m. Workplace Essential Skills #22-23

16 1-2 a.m. Family Travels with Colleen #505-506 2-3 a.m. Light Hawk 3-4 a.m. America Revealed #3 4-5 a.m. Biz Kids #507-508 5-6 a.m. TV 411 #30, 1

17 1-2 a.m. Global Spirit #205 2-3 a.m. Trust Docs #1009-1010 3-4 a.m. Makers #201 4-4:30 a.m. Five Dreamers 4:30-5 a.m. On Night In March 5-6 a.m. On Common Ground #5-6

18 1-2 a.m. Great American Read #4 2-3 a.m. Food Delicious Science #3 3-4 a.m. From the Ground Up #205-206 4-5 a.m. The Crowd In the Cloud #1 5-6 a.m. Crossroads Café #22-23

19 1-2 a.m. Second Opinion #1509-1510 2-3 a.m. Sit & Be Fit #1505-1506 3-4 a.m. Robert Penn 4-5 a.m. Hands On Crafts for Kids #1913, 1901 4-5 a.m. Life Lines #9-10

22 1-2 a.m. Dropping Back In #5,1 2-3 a.m. Road Trip Small Town Tech 3-4 a.m. Film Maker #103-104 4-5 a.m. Roadtrip Nation #1007-1008 5-6 a.m. Workplace Essential Skills #24-25

23 1-2 a.m. Family Travels with Colleen #507, 501 2-3 a.m. Sea Change 3-4 a.m. America Revealed #4 4-5 a.m. Biz Kids #509-510 5-6 a.m. TV 411 #2-3

24 1-2 a.m. Global Spirit #206 2-2:30 a.m. Trust Docs #1009-1011 2:30-3 a.m. Chateau On The Hill 3-5 a.m. Flight To Freedom #1-2 5-6 a.m. On Common Ground #7-8

25 1-2 a.m. Great American Read #5 2-3 a.m. Legacy in Stone 3-4 a.m. Cyber Seniors 4-5 a.m. The Crowd In the Cloud #2 5-6 a.m. Crossroads Café #24-25

26 1-2 a.m. CPR In AmericA 2-3 a.m. Sit & Be Fit #1507-1508 3-4 a.m. Redeeming Uncle Tom 4-5 a.m. Hands On Crafts for Kids #1901-1903 4-5 a.m. Reel South #201-202

29 1-2 a.m. Dropping Back In #2-3 2-3 a.m. Road Trip Skill Powered 3-4 a.m. Film Maker #105-106 4-5 a.m. Roadtrip Nation #1301-1302 5-6 a.m. Workplace Essential Skills #1-2

30 1-2 a.m. Family Travels with Colleen #502-503 2-3 a.m. Water Wilderness 3-4 a.m. America Revealed #1 4-5 a.m. Biz Kids #511-512 5-6 a.m. TV 411 #4-5

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For MORE Videos & Classroom Resources: http://wxxi.org/veterans/classroom

Watch A Selection of Programs On-Demand

Visit—https://www.wxxi.org/veterans/ondemand

Use WXXI/Little programming and outreach to connect veterans and their families and the community with area resources. https://wxxi.org/veterans

Classical Radio Highlights https://www.classical915.org/

WXXI-HD

Road Trip Nation: Next Mission - https://www.pbs.org/video/roadtrip-nation-next-mission/ - follows three recent veterans - Sam Shockley, Helen Chandler and Bernard Edwards - as they journey cross-country to seek out fellow service members who have successfully transitioned into the workforce, and to obtain the insights they need to thrive in the next chapter of their own lives. Airs 4/8 at 2 a.m.

Makers #206 “Women and War” - https://www.makers.com/videos/554245c7e4b042cdf5ea3111 - Six new documentaries in the MAKERS project feature groundbreaking American women in different spheres of influence: war, comedy, space, business, Hollywood and politics. Each program will profile prominent women and relate their struggles, triumphs and contributions as they reshaped and transformed the landscape of their chosen

vocations. Airs 4/10 at 3 a.m.

Frontline- http://www.pbs.org/independentlens/films/marcos-doesnt-live-here-anymore/ - Marcos Doesn’t Live Here Anymore—The film follows the efforts of Elizabeth Perez, a decorated United States Marine veteran, to reunite her family after the deportation of her husband, an undocumented worker from Mexico. Her struggle begins to challenge her assumptions about justice and fairness in the nation she fought for. Airs 4/15 at 9 p.m.

O Sacred Banquet: Music for Holy Week and Easter, April 14 at 2:00-3:00p. Sara Schneider, host of Early Music Now presents music for Holy Week from England, Italy, Spain and Germany, including Palm Sunday by Orlando Gibbons, Hosanna to the Son of David, and selections from Bach’s Easter Oratorio. We’ll hear from Stile Antico and the Gabrieli Consort and Players. Bach’s St. John Passion, April 21 at 1:00-3:00p.m. Recorded in Rochester in 2014 by the NY Bach Festival at Reformation Lutheran Church, Rochester area musicians perform under the direction of David Chin, who also accompanies on harpsichord. Soloists include Pablo Bustos as The Evangelist, Joshua Ooms as Jesus, and Joel Balzun as Pilate. Rochester Philharmonic Orchestra, Mondays at 8:00-10:00 p.m. beginning April 22. The 2018-2019 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.

Be part of Second Opinion's

studio audience

Have you ever wanted to see how a national TV show is made?

Here's your chance! Join us as an audience member for a taping of WXXI's Emmy-nominated, national health care series Second Opinion at WXXI May 14 through May 18. Hosted by Dr. Peter Salgo, Second Opinion leads a panel of medical specialists and patients through the twists and turns of real-life medical mysteries.

We'll be shooting Season 16 daily, from Tuesday, May 14 through Saturday, May 18, with two sessions each day - 10 a.m. (9:30 a.m. arrival) and 2 p.m. (1:30 p.m. arrival). The tapings are free to attend, but you must register for a ticket to reserve your seat. Visit https://www.wxxi.org/highlights/2019/03/be-part-second-opinions-studio-audience

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ADULT LITERACY NEWS

Adult Literacy Television Schedule on WXXI TV 21.1 (Cable channel 11/1221)

Monday—Friday—5 a.m.—6 a.m.

http://wxxi.org/education/adulted.html

Monday—Workplace Essential Skills—teaches skills

and attitudes necessary to succeed at work

Tuesday—TV 411—the program celebrates real-life adult

learners discussing practical strategies to improve reading, writing and math skills.

Wednesday—On Common Ground—Helps viewers fully

understand the rights, privileges and responsibilities associated with citizenship.

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.

Friday

Connect With English—A video instructional

series in English as a second language for college and high school classrooms and adult learners

Dropping Back In - https://

www.droppingbackin.org/ High school dropouts, educators and researchers discuss economic and personal costs of dropping out—beginning 2/15

See American Graduate on Page 2, 3 & 4 for more on-demand and career sector resources and at wxxi.org/grad for related programming & resources.

Workplace Essential Skills Programs On-Demand

wxxi.org/grad/education/adulted/workplace-essential-skills-demand

Information and events registration Visit http://flraen.org/

Program Managers' Roundtable- April 5, 2019

CUNY ESOL Training—April 26, 2019

TABE 11 12 Administrator Training - on May 10, 2019

Event & Registration Questions Contact: (585) 258-0361

http://flraen.org/

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 Email: Denise Ambrose at dambrose@wxxi.org

Upcoming Trainings & Updates

Assisting Providers of Adult Education & Workforce Development

The ACCES/WXXI Regional Adult Education Network is one of seven staff development organizations established by the New York State Education Department's Adult Education Programs and Policy (AEPP) Team to plan and deliver quality professional development and training, and effective communication links to State and federally-funded agencies providing adult literacy services below the post-secondary level. The goal of the ACCES/RAEN system is to provide research-based professional development resources to improve the skills of adult education practitioners and the quality of the adult education, family literacy and workforce development programs funded by NYSED.

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The Conversation with the

Flying Plates: Love Songs for

Grown-Ups

Fascinatin' Rhythm's Michael Lasser hosts an afternoon of songs, stories and commentary with special guests soprano Cindy Miller and baritone and pianist Alan Jones. On Sunday, May 5, 2019 from 2:00 pm to 4:00 pm, Fascinatin' Rhythm's Michael Lasser hosts an afternoon of love songs, stories and commentary at the Glazer Music Performance Center at Nazareth College, 4245 East Ave, Rochester, NY 14618. A reception with light refreshments will follow the performance. Tickets are $30, and can be purchased online. Visit https://www.wxxi.org/highlights/2019/03/conversation-flying-plates-love-songs-grown-ups

WXXI's Annual Appraisal Event

Join WXXI for a local version of

the Antiques Roadshow experience!

On Saturday, June 1, 2019 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. WXXI will host its annual Antiques Appraisal Event at WXXI's Studios (280 State Street). Bring in your favorite treasure and have it appraised by one of our antique experts. Tickets are $30 and may be purchased online. Visit https://www.wxxi.org/

highlights/2019/02/wxxis-annual-appraisal-event

Please note: Each ticket is good for one person’s admission with one item to be appraised. (A pair of earrings or candlesticks can be considered one item.) If you would like to upgrade your ticket to have one additional item appraised, you may pay $10 at the door on the day of the event.

All items must be small enough to be carried into the theatre. Photos are accepted for larger items.

In past years, guests have brought in treasures including an art piece worth $250,000, a bracelet valued at $100,000 and a ring worth $75,000.

UPCOMING EVENTS

Pictured (L-R): Alan Jones, Cindy Miller, Michael Lasser

Registration for our 2019 Professional Learning Series is now open! Go to: http://www.flxstem.org/register2019PLS

E L D O R A D O U N I V E R S I T Y

May 22, 20198:30am – 3:30pm(registration from 8:00-8:30)The College at Brockport, Liberal Arts & Science Bldg

Join us for this full-day conference where you’ll have the opportunity to learn from your colleagues as we talk about ways to help our students successfully transition from high school to college. This conference will feature breakouts, panels, and poster sessions, with plenty of time for one-on-one conversations and making connections with educators from around the region. Visit the website at: https://bit.ly/2J8uBeG.

Registration is hosted by Monroe 2-Orleans BOCES – you will need to create an account in MyLearningPlan. If registering from an institution not listed under District/Institution please select “Other, Not on List” and then type in the institution under Building/Division. Register at: bit.ly/HS2CollegeSuccess

Poster Session:We’re looking for poster sessions featuring research projects from both high school and first year college level that represent a wide range of student experiences.Breakout Session:We’re also looking for breakout sessions on all topics related to student success. See the Call For Proposals Submission form for more information: bit.ly/HS2CollegeProposals

REGISTER HERE

CALL FOR PROPOSALS SUBMISSION FORM

CALL FOR PROPOSALS

SPONSORSThank you to our sponsors: Drake Library at The College at Brockport, Genesee Valley Educational Partnership School Library System, Monroe 1 BOCES School Library System, Monroe 2-Orleans BOCES School Library System, Rochester City School District School Library System, Rochester Regional Library Council, Wayne Finger Lakes BOCES School Library System

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