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Puerto Rican Students Flock To U.S. Mainland Following Hurricane Maria
Since Hurricane Maria struck Puerto Rico last year, more than 24,000 students have left for the U.S. mainland and more than 400 came to Hartford, Connecticut, where a third of residents identify as Puerto Rican.
U.S. Forest Service Chief Under Investigation After Complaints Of Sexual Misconduct
The U.S. Forest Service has confirmed that parent agency USDA has “engaged an independent investigator” to look into complaints against Chief Tony Tooke.
Why Learning To Play Music Helps Kids Learn Everything Else Better
Learning music helps kids learn everything else better
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Aired: 03/01/201803:11Rating: NR
After performing with a world-renowned orchestra, Stanford Thompson returned to Philadelphia to start Play on, Philly!, a free, afterschool music program for young children in under-resourced neighborhoods that helps them go back into the classroom and become better learners. Thompson gives his Brief but Spectacular take on how music can create harmony and opportunity.
The ‘Homeland’ TV Director Who Made It Her Mission To Mentor Women
Behind the scenes of the acclaimed Showtime series “Homeland” is Lesli Linka Glatter, a prolific TV director whose success she tries to make less of an anomaly. As Hollywood comes to terms with issues of gender inequity and sexual misconduct, Linka Glatter is working to help bring parity to the male-dominated industry. Jeffrey Brown joins her and the cast on the set of “Homeland.”
The Devastating, Underdiagnosed Toll Of Toxic Stress On Children
When a child’s flight-or-fight response is activated too often, from abuse, neglect or parental addiction, it can change the structure of a developing brain. It’s called toxic stress, and pediatrician Nadine Burke Harris believes every medical professional in the country needs to be equipped with screening tools. She offers her humble opinion on giving every child a shot at a healthy life.
National Portrait Gallery Unveils Portraits Of Barack and Michelle Obama
The National Portrait Gallery unveiled portraits of former President Barack Obama and former first lady Michelle Obama.
Preview: American Masters – Lorraine Hansberry
Preview: Season 32 Episode 1
Why Teachers Selling Lesson Plans Have Sparked Debate
To earn extra money, many teachers around the country are selling lesson plans via online marketplaces. But as such sites become more popular, there are also concerns, including who legally owns the educational materials a teacher creates, and what it means for the collaborative spirit of the profession.
