Monthly Archives: May 2018

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Day of Days: June 6, 1944

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On June 6, 1944, thousands of Allied servicemen landed on the shores of northern France, tasked with liberating western Europe from Nazi tyranny. Over the ensuing hours and days, the men faced decimating machine-gun fire, mortars and artillery, eventually fighting their way inland, but not before suffering a staggering number of casualties.

To commemorate the 70th anniversary of the Normandy landing, four D-Day veterans gather at the famed Museum of World War II outside of Boston, Mass. to share their experiences from that fateful “Day of Days.” Cameras eavesdrop on their conversations as they vividly recall details from their ordeal – from the perils of the amphibious assault to the invasion’s gruesome aftermath. Their interactions with one another yield long-buried, and often painful, memories. They recount their transformations from boys to men, reveal their uneasiness with the term “hero,” and grapple with why they survived when so many others did not.

Aired on WXXI-TV May 26, 2018 at 2:00 pm
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Regents Review on WXXI

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Regents Review 2.0 is a series of test-prep programs for high school students who plan to take New York State Regents exams in the June of 2018.

Watch programs on-demand & exam schedule and study resources at: www.regentsreviewny.net or here: http://www.wcny.org/education/regentsreview/
Or, after they air, you can find them in Safari

All programs are also available 24/7 at the Regents Review 2.0 website. The website also features additional teacher-recommended online study resources, as well as extra video clips to help prepare students for their big exams.

Regents Review 2.0 is a series of test-prep programs for high school students studying for the annual New York State Regents exams. WXXI-TV 21 Broadcast Schedule 2018 (Set Your DVRs!): A new program on the Transition Global History and Geography Regents Exam is now available. This Regents Review 2.0 program is being developed by WCNY and New York State Teachers in consultation with state organizations. It will examine content and demonstrate strategies to reinforce skills necessary in preparing students for this transition exam. Also, this year New York State has eliminated the words “Common Core” as part of the current NYS Regents Exams titles. Although some of the video episodes and clips contain the words “Common Core” the video material is aligned to the current NYS Regents Exams.

Airing on WXXI TV 21.1/Cable 11/1221:

5/24 at 2 a.m. #1 – ELA
5/25 at 2 a.m. #2 – Algebra 1
5/29 at 2 a.m. #3 – Algebra 2
5/30 at 2 a.m. #4 – Geometry
5/31 at 2 a.m. #5 – Earth Science
6/1 at 2 a.m. #6 – Living Environment
6/5 at 2 a.m. #7 – Chemistry
5/18 at 5 p.m. 6/6 at 2 a.m. #8 – Physics
5/21 at 5 p.m. 5/22 at 2 a.m. 6/7 at 2 a.m. #9 – U.S. History & Government
5/22 at 5 p.m. 5/23 at 2 a.m. 6/8 at 2 a.m. #10 – Transition Global History and Geography

The Three Apples Book Awards Have Been Announced!

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The Youth Services Section of NYLA-SSL has announced the winners of the Three Apples Book Awards. The Three Apples Book Awards are the only book awards that are nominated and awarded solely by kids.

Young Readers Award: The Adventures of Captain Underpants by Dav Pilkey

Children’s Award: Diary of a Wimpy Kid: The Long Haul by Jeff Kinney

Teen Award: The Maze Runner by James Dashner

For more information about the Three Apples Book Awards, click here!

Going To War

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What is it really like to go to war? For millennia, only warriors could really answer that question. This documentary takes us inside the experience of battle and reveals the soldier’s experiences as never before. War is the ultimate paradox. Filled with terror, pain and grief, it also brings exhilaration, and a profound sense of purpose. Going to War helps us make sense of this paradox and get to the heart of what it’s like to be a soldier in times of war.

The film illuminates the experiences of training, battle, and coming home for soldiers across conflicts, revealing the universals of the warrior’s journey. Leading our exploration are Sebastian Junger, bestselling author and director of the Academy Award-nominated film Restrepo, and Karl Marlantes, decorated Marine officer and author of the bestselling novel Matterhorn and the fearless memoir What It is Like to Go to War. Both men bring firsthand experience, hard-won wisdom, and a abiding commitment to telling the warrior’s story with insight and unflinching candor.

Airs on WXXI-TV May 28, 2018 at 9:00 pm
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Beatrix Potter with Patricia Routledge

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Hosted by British actress Patricia Routledge, the charming documentary BEATRIX POTTER WITH PATRICIA ROUTLEDGE recounts the life story of internationally beloved children’s author Beatrix Potter. A passionate fan and Patron of the Beatrix Potter Society, Routledge presents viewers with a close-up look at Potter’s illustrations, the Cumbrian farmland she called home, and even a personal journal begun during her teenage years.

Released in 2016 to commemorate her 150th birthday, the program also ties into the release of The Tale of Kitty-In-Boots, a story that was written just before World War I but never published during the lifetime of its remarkable author.

Airs on WXXI-TV May 26, 2018 at 10:05 pm (55 minute program)
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The Great American Read

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THE GREAT AMERICAN READ is an eight-part television and online series designed to spark a national conversation about reading and the books that have inspired, moved, and shaped us. The series will engage audiences with a list of 100 diverse books. Audiences are encouraged to read the books, vote from the list of 100, and share their personal connections to the titles.

THE GREAT AMERICAN READ kicks off a summer of reading and voting. Then in the fall, seven new episodes of the series will air as the quest to find America’s most beloved book moves into high gear. Episodes from the series will feature appearances by celebrities, athletes, experts, authors, and everyday Americans advocating for their favorite book.

Airs on WXXI-TV May 22, 2018 at 8:00 pm (2 hour program)
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