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Filmed in Los Angeles over a school year, this groundbreaking social experiment features a diverse group of LA teens who open up their lives and phones to offer an intimate glimpse into how social media has reshaped childhood.

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August Wilson Monologue Competition Set for Calderwood Pavilion, 2/1
by Tyler Peterson - January 16, 2014

Huntington Theatre Company presents the Boston competition of Kenny Leon's True Colors Theatre Company August Wilson Monologue Competition (AWMC), celebrating the writing of the Pulitzer Prize and Tony Award-winning playwright. Over 500 high school students from eleven Boston Public Schools will com...


Pushcart Players Announce 2012-13 Season in NJ, NY, PA and CT
by BWW News Desk - September 04, 2012

Pushcart Players, the Verona, New Jersey based professional theatre company for young audiences has announced its season of theatre productions and arts in education programs that will be available to schools, performing arts centers and community centers in the New Jersey, New York, Pennsylvania an...


The Canton Symphony Orchestra Presents a KINDER CONCERT for Kids Today
by BWW News Desk - April 09, 2014

Adults, this one isn't for you. The Canton Symphony Orchestra (CSO) kindly asks you to let the kids enjoy this one. A concert, that is....


New Book Helps Parents Guide Children to Survive Middle School Years
by Christina Mancuso - January 28, 2014

Middle school is not just challenging, both for adolescents and their parents and guardians, it is also that stage of a child's K-12 education when the risk of developing poor academic, social and coping skills that can impact future educational success is very high. Joseph Adegboyega-Edun is a prof...


Met Opera Guild Receives NEA Grant
by Tyler Peterson - April 24, 2014

The Metropolitan Opera Guild's School Programs department is one of just four arts organizations selected to receive a maximum Art Works grant of $100,000 from the National Endowment for the Arts, in the Arts Education discipline. Awarded to support public engagement with art that meets the highest ...


LIVE WITH KELLY AND MICHAEL Announces 5 Finalists in 'Top Teacher Search'
by Caryn Robbins - April 16, 2013

This morning on "LIVE with Kelly and Michael," host Kelly Ripa and guest co-host Peter Facinelli announced the five exemplary educators chosen as finalists for "LIVE's Top Teacher Search," who will be featured on-air during the week of April 29 - May 3, 2013....


Pushcart Players Announce 2012-13 Season in NJ, NY, PA and CT
by BWW News Desk - September 04, 2012

Pushcart Players, the Verona, New Jersey based professional theatre company for young audiences has announced its season of theatre productions and arts in education programs that will be available to schools, performing arts centers and community centers in the New Jersey, New York, Pennsylvania an...


THE WEB Plays Bakehouse Theatre, Now thru Nov 2
by BWW News Desk - October 17, 2013

Travis is headstrong and confident, with the world at his feet. Fred is shy, isolated and dealing with the death of his father. When Travis takes Fred under his wing to help him with a social studies assignment, it triggers an intriguing chain of events that ends in a vicious attack. As the police i...


The Canton Symphony Orchestra Presents a KINDER CONCERT for Kids, 4/9
by BWW News Desk - March 18, 2014

Adults, this one isn't for you. The Canton Symphony Orchestra (CSO) kindly asks you to let the kids enjoy this one. A concert, that is....


Maritz and the Arts and Education Council Announce $30,000 in Grants
by Courtnie Mele - January 23, 2014

Maritz, in collaboration with the Arts and Education Council, announced today that it has awarded $30,000 in grants to eight arts education projects in the St. Louis bi-state area through the award-winning Maritz Arts and Education Fund for Teachers. Maritz and the Arts and Education Council partner...


Lea Thompson to Star in UP Television Premiere MY MOTHER'S FUTURE HUSBAND
by Caryn Robbins - August 23, 2013

Production began this week in Vancouver on UP's Television Premiere My Mother's Future Husband,starring Lea Thompson (Back to the Future, 'Caroline in the City') and Matreya Fedor ('Cedar Cove,' 'Mr. Young')....


Tony Winner Leslie Uggams Takes Part in First Grade Theatre Study at P.S. 212 Today
by BWW News Desk - November 18, 2013

Legendary Tony and Emmy Award-winning actress, singer, and recording artist Leslie Uggams takes part in the First Grade Theatre Study program at P.S. 212 (Midtown West School at 328 W 48th Street) today, Monday, November 18 at 1 p.m. The Study, part of the school's social studies curriculum, was sta...


A PARENT'S GUIDE TO A PEACEFUL HOME is Released
by Christina Mancuso - February 20, 2014

In Patricia Braxton's new book “A Parent's Guide to a Peaceful Home: Transformation Begins at Home' (published by Trafford Publishing), she helps guide readers in managing their home in a peaceful, loving way in order to ensure success for their children at home and at school....


VIDEO: Radiation City at Austin's 'Cathedral of Junk'
by BWW News Desk - May 31, 2013

The Portland quintet Radiation City recently teamed up with GoPro to create a spectacular live video shot at Austin's famed Cathedral of Junk. Vince Hanneman, the self-proclaimed 'Junk King,' sets the scene as Radiation City plays two live songs from Animals In The Median: 'Lark' and 'Foreign Bodies...


Oakland Youth Orchestra Opens Season with Tchaikovsky, Wagner & More, 11/2
by Christina Mancuso - September 20, 2013

Oakland Youth Orchestra will open its 50th anniversary season November 2 and 3 with a concert featuring two young soloists who are the winners of the Youth Orchestra's annual Concerto Competition, Artistic Director and Conductor Michael Morgan has announced. Flutist Hallie Jo Gist, age 17, will perf...


Tony Winner Leslie Uggams to Take Part in First Grade Theatre Study at P.S. 212, 11/18
by BWW News Desk - November 12, 2013

Legendary Tony and Emmy Award-winning actress, singer, and recording artist Leslie Uggams will take part in the First Grade Theatre Study program at P.S. 212 (Midtown West School at 328 W 48th Street) on Monday, November 18 at 1 p.m. The Study, part of the school's social studies curriculum, was sta...


Canton Symphony Orchestra's SymphonyLand Series Finale Features BEAR WANTS MORE Tonight
by BWW News Desk - March 26, 2014

While bear is calling for 'more,' the Canton Symphony Orchestra will complete its SymphonyLand series tonight, March 26 and the 29th....


BWW Reviews: THE WEB Finds Intrigue and Devious Happenings on the Internet
by Barry Lenny - October 21, 2013

The Bakehouse Theatre Company is presenting The Web, directed by Yasmin Gurreeboo whose debut as director for this company with And No More Shall We Part, was a triumph. This time she has created a gripping, powerful drama involving two teenage boys and a lot of psychological mind play....


Centaur Theatre Announces 2014-2015 Season
by Courtnie Mele - March 13, 2014

Artistic and Executive Director Roy Surette is proud to reveal his captivating and adventurous line-up for Centaur Theatre's 2014-2015 Season. Consisting of inspiring and timely contemporary works by local, national and international playwrights, the new season promises something for everyone....


Pushcart Players Announce 2012-13 Season in NJ, NY, PA and CT
by BWW News Desk - September 04, 2012

Pushcart Players, the Verona, New Jersey based professional theatre company for young audiences has announced its season of theatre productions and arts in education programs that will be available to schools, performing arts centers and community centers in the New Jersey, New York, Pennsylvania an...


Canton Symphony Orchestra Presents SymphonyLand Series Today
by BWW News Desk - January 15, 2014

While the Common Core curriculum topic continues to be a hot debate around the country, the Canton Symphony Orchestra (CSO) believes there's little to be discussed when it comes to including arts in an educational setting: they know arts education works....


James Edwards Jr. Releases A TIME FOR SOLDIERS
by Christina Mancuso - September 03, 2013

War, once begun, is butchery. What is it like to march and die? Author James Edwards Jr. answers this question in a rousing historical account of the Civil War from antebellum America to its full scale bloodshed in his debut book titled A Time For Soldiers: A Civil War Journey Volume 1. In this volu...


Elevated Third Continues Work with Denver Art Museum's Creativity Resource for Teachers
by BWW News Desk - March 21, 2013

Denver digital agency Elevated Third has announced its continued work with the Denver Art Museum to promote its Creativity Resource for Teachers website. The digital agency has provided the Museum with search engine marketing (SEM) services since early fall of 2012, and will continue the work in 201...


Pushcart Players Announce 2012-13 Season in NJ, NY, PA and CT
by BWW News Desk - September 04, 2012

Pushcart Players, the Verona, New Jersey based professional theatre company for young audiences has announced its season of theatre productions and arts in education programs that will be available to schools, performing arts centers and community centers in the New Jersey, New York, Pennsylvania an...


TEACHING CHANNEL PRESENTS to Premiere on WLIW & Thirteen, 9/23
by Caryn Robbins - September 20, 2012

TEACHING CHANNEL PRESENTS returns this fall to public television stations with new weekly one-hour episodes addressing critical issues facing educators today. Launched in 2011,Teaching Channel Presents is an unprecedented series that opens up classroom doors and showcases inspiring teaching across ...






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