If you haven't seen it, you should check out The American Experience on PBS--they're broadcasting Eyes on the Prize, which is a stunning documentary every citizen should see. I only wish it were available for purchase when I was still teaching, because I know for a fact my students needed to see it badly.Hopefully PBS manages to get all the rights to all the footage and photos so they can issue a DVD. For years the film has been held up by legal fights over such rights. Tape it if you can!
Update: It is now available on DVD. Pricey, but worth every penny.
And how was the new job?????
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I'm reading lots of sample curricula now--seems cool so far. I have an office with windows, which is a nice change from the HVAC room.
ReplyDeleteThe problem with Eyes on the Prize? Heavy investment in TV time once you're hooked, even on a second viewing.
ReplyDeleteThe best thing about it? You can drop in from time-to-time too.
I wish an electrical storm would preclude me working on any more curricula today, windows or no!