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March 2007
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Watch Journey to the Planet Earth, television’s only continuing science and nature series focusing on the environment. "State of the Ocean's Animals" airs March 28 at 8 p.m. on KLRN, channel 9.

KLRN Spotlights

Fresh Cut 2007 Entries Due March 21
KLRN is now accepting entries from high school students for the 6th installment of KLRN's FRESH CUT series, showcasing the innovative video work of local students. Visit klrn.org/freshcut to watch last year's entries, including National Academy of Television Arts and Sciences award winner MOCHA, created by students from The Film School of San Antonio at Harlandale. The deadline to submit a piece of work is March 21, 2007. For more information visit the website or contact Ginette Brown at 210-270-9000, ext. 2251 or gbrown@klrn.org.

Resources

Teaching with Technology:  Education Technology Research
Visit this annotated index for quick links to full, online research data about emerging technologies, distance education, student learning, internet safety, and more.

Reading Rainbow Contest Entries Due
March 30
KLRN announces its Thirteenth Annual Reading Rainbow Young Writers & Illustrators Contest for children from kindergarten to third grade. This year's prizes include a Dell Laptop Computer for first place, second place receives a Leapfrog Learning System and third place gets a $50 gift certificate for books at HEB Plus! Each grade level is judged seperately. All entries are due March 30, 2007. Visit the website for more information and an entry form.

World War II: In Our Words
Chances are it affected you, your family, your friends, or someone you love.

In preparation of the local production World War II: In Our Words, KLRN is looking to capture your stories and experiences related to this worldwide catastrophe. This hometown effort is devoted to gaining a better perspective into the real lives, the real stories, and the real emotions of those who served and those whose lives were touched during this remarkable time in history. Many men and women in our area played instrumental roles in the efforts that surrounded World War II, and now you have an opportunity to help us share these stories.

Submit your World War II related stories at http://www.klrn.org/worldwar2.html.
Spelling Bee
KLRN will present the San Antonio Express-News 54th Annual Regional Spelling Bee on March 22 at 8pm. Winners will go on to the Scripps National Spelling Bee in Washington, D.C. (Repeats March 25 at 5pm and April 1 at 3pm.)

“My Pet and Me” Family Workshops These workshops feature fun ways for children ages 5-8 and their parents to learn about pet responsibility. Call 210.270.9000 or email arames@klrn.org to register. These free workshops are offered in March on Saturdays at 2 p.m. at two locations: McCreless Branch Library, 1023 Ada St., and Memorial Branch Library, 3222 Culebra. Visit klrn.org/hand-in-paw for workshop information as well as teacher lesson plans.

Spend Spring Break with Early ON Geared for kids and for everyone who cares for kids, these events feature a PBS character, free activities and give-aways, music, and more. Meet Sister Bear on March 12 at Guerra Library, 7978 Military Dr. West, 5:30-6:30 p.m.; Meet Brother Bear on March 13 at Carver Library, 3350 E. Commerce, 3-5 p.m.; Meet Arthur on March 14 at Cody Library, 11441 Vance Jackson, 1-3 p.m.; Meet Piggly Winks on March 15 at Westfall Library, 6111 Rosedale Ct., 3-5 p.m. Visit earlyon-sa.org for more information on these and other Early ON events and workshops. Early ON emphasizes early learning through school readiness.
New Show Features High School Students Using Engineering Concepts
DESIGN SQUAD is coming to KLRN during National Engineers Week 2007. DESIGN SQUAD is a new television series that’s part reality competition, all engineering, and major fun. Visit http://pbskidsgo.org/designsquad to watch a clip from the pilot and meet the cast.
DESIGN SQUAD airs on KLRN every Sunday at 2:30 p.m.

PBS TeacherLine of Texas

Tune in During March to See These Programs

classroom use - content knowledge - professional growth - current events - instructional television - community awareness

SOUNDIES: A MUSICAL HISTORY HOSTED BY MICHAEL FEINSTEIN
Saturday, March 10 at 9 p.m.  

Before MTV and the age of television, there were Soundies. First appearing in 1941, these three minute black and white films featured artists of the Big Band, Jazz and Swing era. Viewed for a dime through a special machine called a Panoram, a movie jukebox, these forerunners to the music video could be seen in public venues across the U.S.

MORE LOVE AND LOGIC:  HOW TO RAISE KIDS WHO MAKE RESPONSIBLE DECISIONS WHEN NO ONE IS WATCHING
Saturday, March 10 at 3 p.m.  

Learn the secrets of raising children who will make responsible decisions when no one else is watching. Father and son parenting gurus, Jim Fay and Dr. Charles Fay, speak about the benefits of raising children the "Love and Logic" way. You will laugh, you will cry, and you will learn why Jim Fay and Dr. Charles Fay are among the most requested speakers in the areas of parenting and teaching.

NOVA: MYSTERY OF THE MEGAFLOOD
Tuesday, March 20 at 8 p.m. 

With the help of stunningly realistic animation, NOVA takes viewers back to the Ice Age to reveal what happened when an ice dam broke, unleashing a titanic flood that swept herds of woolly mammoth and everything else.

THROUGH DEAF EYES
Wednesday, March 21 at 9 p.m.

"Through Deaf Eyes" explores nearly 200 years of deaf life in America, and presents the shared experiences of American history -- family life, education, work and community connections -- from the perspective of deaf citizens.

JOURNEY TO PLANET EARTH: STATE OF THE OCEAN'S ANIMALS
Wednesday, March 28 at 8 p.m.

Matt Damon returns to PBS for his fourth season as the host and narrator of television's only continuing science and nature series focusing on the environment. "State of the Ocean's Animals" features case studies in the Pacific Northwest (salmon, sea otters, orcas), New England (coastal fisheries and cod), Brittany (coastal fisheries), Portugal (the history of cod extinction), Florida (sea level rise and its effect on turtles), the Antarctic (penguins), China and Vietnam (fish farms), the Caribbean (coral reefs) and Africa (whales and coastal fisheries).
Celebrate Music in Schools Month with These Programs:
Day
Time
Title
March 4
7 p.m.

MY MUSIC: MOVIE SONGS
March 5
12:30 a.m..
AMERICAN SOUNDTRACK: DOO WOP'S BEST
March 7
9:30 p.m.
CELTIC WOMAN - A NEW JOURNEY
March 8
8 p.m.
BROADWAY'S BEST AT POPS
March 10
2 a.m.
ELVIS LIVES: THE 25TH ANNIVERSARY CONCERT
March 12
9:30 p.m.
VISIONS OF IRELAND
March 13
8 p.m.
ROCKABILLY LEGENDS
March 15
10 p.m.
AMERICA IN CONCERT: LIVE AT THE SYDNEY OPERA HOUSE
March 22
9 p.m.
GREAT PERFORMANCES:    BARENBOIM ON BEETHOVEN
March 24
7 p.m.
LAWRENCE WELK SHOW: BACKSTAGE WITH OUR MUSICAL FAMILY
March 24
8 p.m.
MY FAVORITE BROADWAY: THE LOVE SONG
March 24
10 p.m.
AUSTIN CITY LIMITS:COLDPLAY
March 31
10 p.m.
AUSTIN CITY LIMITS:MICHAEL MCDONALD/JOSS STONE


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COMMUNITY HAPPENINGS
McNay Art Museum: Black History on the Musical Stage Jan. 10 - March 25.

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