Written by and starring acclaimed comedy troupe The Katydids, "Teachers" shows their hilariously warped perspective as six elementary school
teachers trying to mold young minds, even though their own lives aren't
really together.
Insider's Guide to Teaching English Abroad Released
by BWW News Desk - March 20, 2013
For those job seekers who are looking to reinvent their career and would like to get paid to travel, EnglishMouth.com, founded by an experienced ESL teacher, has launched an e-guide that teaches how to start a new career teaching English overseas....
by BWW News Desk - March 20, 2013
For those job seekers who are looking to reinvent their career and would like to get paid to travel, EnglishMouth.com, founded by an experienced ESL teacher, has launched an e-guide that teaches how to start a new career teaching English overseas....
New Memoir by Dr. Pelham Mead is Released
by BWW News Desk - March 18, 2013
Think of drugs, political turmoil, and liberal morals and you've got the sixties. Add tumultuous school cliques and early sexuality, and you've got teachers and administrators facing a unique challenge....
by BWW News Desk - March 18, 2013
Think of drugs, political turmoil, and liberal morals and you've got the sixties. Add tumultuous school cliques and early sexuality, and you've got teachers and administrators facing a unique challenge....
'Top Teacher Week' Returns to LIVE WITH KELLY AND MICHAEL, 4/29-5/3
by Tyler Peterson - March 05, 2013
This morning hosts Kelly Ripa and Michael Strahan announced the return of "Top Teacher Week" to "LIVE with Kelly and Michael." Each day during the week of April 29 - May 3, 2013, "LIVE" will honor the nation's best educators for being outstanding mentors to their students in and out of the classroom...
by Tyler Peterson - March 05, 2013
This morning hosts Kelly Ripa and Michael Strahan announced the return of "Top Teacher Week" to "LIVE with Kelly and Michael." Each day during the week of April 29 - May 3, 2013, "LIVE" will honor the nation's best educators for being outstanding mentors to their students in and out of the classroom...
The Recording Academy and the GRAMMY Foundation Announce New MUSIC EDUCATOR AWARD
by Kelsey Denette - February 11, 2013
On the 55th Annual GRAMMY Awards broadcast live on the CBS Television Network, President/CEO of The Recording Academy and GRAMMY Foundation Neil Portnow, TV and radio host/producer and GRAMMY Foundation Honorary Board Chair Ryan Seacrest and multi-GRAMMY-winning artist Justin Timberlake announced th...
by Kelsey Denette - February 11, 2013
On the 55th Annual GRAMMY Awards broadcast live on the CBS Television Network, President/CEO of The Recording Academy and GRAMMY Foundation Neil Portnow, TV and radio host/producer and GRAMMY Foundation Honorary Board Chair Ryan Seacrest and multi-GRAMMY-winning artist Justin Timberlake announced th...
Kentucky Center for the Performing Arts Now Accepting Applications for 2013 Institute for ECE
by Kelsey Denette - February 04, 2013
In partnership with the Kentucky Department of Education, the Kentucky Center for the Performing Arts is proud to announce that applications are now being accepted for the 2013 Institute for ECE (Exception Child Education, or Special Education) & Arts Integration for Kentucky public school teachers ...
by Kelsey Denette - February 04, 2013
In partnership with the Kentucky Department of Education, the Kentucky Center for the Performing Arts is proud to announce that applications are now being accepted for the 2013 Institute for ECE (Exception Child Education, or Special Education) & Arts Integration for Kentucky public school teachers ...
Kids Across Teachers Down Piloted in New Jersey School District
by BWW News Desk - January 31, 2013
This year's first issue of the New Jersey Education Association's NJEA Review featured an article highlighting the benefits of the Kids Across Teachers Down (KATD) collaborative learning program. An offshoot of the nationally syndicated Kids Across Parents Down (KAPD) crossword which fosters literac...
by BWW News Desk - January 31, 2013
This year's first issue of the New Jersey Education Association's NJEA Review featured an article highlighting the benefits of the Kids Across Teachers Down (KATD) collaborative learning program. An offshoot of the nationally syndicated Kids Across Parents Down (KAPD) crossword which fosters literac...
Barter Theatre's 2012 Young Playwrights Festival Winners Announced
by Kelsey Denette - November 08, 2012
The 10th Anniversary of Barter Theatre's Young Playwrights Festival (YPF) was an outstanding success breaking records in number of students participating and plays submitted. Over 400 students participated from nine area high schools with a total of 248 plays. On Monday, November 5, the winning play...
by Kelsey Denette - November 08, 2012
The 10th Anniversary of Barter Theatre's Young Playwrights Festival (YPF) was an outstanding success breaking records in number of students participating and plays submitted. Over 400 students participated from nine area high schools with a total of 248 plays. On Monday, November 5, the winning play...
CST and CPS Team Up for HAMLET, 11/2-3
by BWW News Desk - November 02, 2012
Chicago Shakespeare Theater (CST) announced today the 2012 partnership with Chicago Public Schools (CPS), CPS Shakespeare! Hamlet in which an ensemble of 28 students and teachers from nine CPS high schools will stage an adaptation of William Shakespeare's Hamlet....
by BWW News Desk - November 02, 2012
Chicago Shakespeare Theater (CST) announced today the 2012 partnership with Chicago Public Schools (CPS), CPS Shakespeare! Hamlet in which an ensemble of 28 students and teachers from nine CPS high schools will stage an adaptation of William Shakespeare's Hamlet....
NBC LEARN to Bring Learning Resources to Missouri Schools
by Caryn Robbins - October 23, 2012
NBC Learn, the educational arm of NBC News, announced today a partnership with Missouri-based, k12itc, that will make its digital learning resources available to K-12 schools across Missouri....
by Caryn Robbins - October 23, 2012
NBC Learn, the educational arm of NBC News, announced today a partnership with Missouri-based, k12itc, that will make its digital learning resources available to K-12 schools across Missouri....
National YoungArts Foundation Offers Free PURSUING YOUR PASSION Study Guide, Teachers Trainings
by BWW News Desk - October 18, 2012
As the latest initiative of National YoungArts Foundation's (YoungArts) ongoing work to help increase arts education and awareness, YoungArts has begun distributing copies of Pursuing Your Passion: Lessons from YoungArts MasterClass, a study guide booklet and 2-DVD set, free of charge to middle and ...
by BWW News Desk - October 18, 2012
As the latest initiative of National YoungArts Foundation's (YoungArts) ongoing work to help increase arts education and awareness, YoungArts has begun distributing copies of Pursuing Your Passion: Lessons from YoungArts MasterClass, a study guide booklet and 2-DVD set, free of charge to middle and ...
IN FOCUS WITH MARTIN SHEEN to Report on Helping Students with Learning Disabilities
by TV News Desk - October 02, 2012
The producers of In Focus with Martin Sheen have announced an upcoming report on how children with learning disabilities are identified in the educational system so that they can receive the help they need to find success in the classroom....
by TV News Desk - October 02, 2012
The producers of In Focus with Martin Sheen have announced an upcoming report on how children with learning disabilities are identified in the educational system so that they can receive the help they need to find success in the classroom....
CST and CPS Team Up for HAMLET, 11/2-3
by BWW News Desk - September 27, 2012
Chicago Shakespeare Theater (CST) announced today the 2012 partnership with Chicago Public Schools (CPS), CPS Shakespeare! Hamlet in which an ensemble of 28 students and teachers from nine CPS high schools will stage an adaptation of William Shakespeare's Hamlet....
by BWW News Desk - September 27, 2012
Chicago Shakespeare Theater (CST) announced today the 2012 partnership with Chicago Public Schools (CPS), CPS Shakespeare! Hamlet in which an ensemble of 28 students and teachers from nine CPS high schools will stage an adaptation of William Shakespeare's Hamlet....
Chicago Shakespeare Theater Receives Folger Shakespeare Library’s Shakespeare Steward Award
by BWW News Desk - September 27, 2012
Chicago Shakespeare Theater (CST) announced today that the prestigious Folger Shakespeare Library in Washington, DC, home to the world's largest and finest collection of Shakespeare materials, will present CST's Education Department with the Shakespeare Steward Award. Inaugurated in 2007, the Folger...
by BWW News Desk - September 27, 2012
Chicago Shakespeare Theater (CST) announced today that the prestigious Folger Shakespeare Library in Washington, DC, home to the world's largest and finest collection of Shakespeare materials, will present CST's Education Department with the Shakespeare Steward Award. Inaugurated in 2007, the Folger...
Mitt Romney Chats with Brian Williams on 'Education Nation'
by Nicole Rosky - September 26, 2012
Governor Mitt Romney joined Brian Williams live on stage at NBC News' "Education Nation" Summit this morning to discuss his ideas for the nation's education future and answer questions from Summit attendees, discussing what it will take to prepare all Americans for the high-skill jobs of the 21st ce...
by Nicole Rosky - September 26, 2012
Governor Mitt Romney joined Brian Williams live on stage at NBC News' "Education Nation" Summit this morning to discuss his ideas for the nation's education future and answer questions from Summit attendees, discussing what it will take to prepare all Americans for the high-skill jobs of the 21st ce...
President Obama Talks Education with Savannah Guthrie
by Nicole Rosky - September 26, 2012
As part of the NBC News 2012 "Education Nation" Summit this week, President Barack Obama sat down with NBC's Savannah Guthrie to discuss his vision for the future of education in America....
by Nicole Rosky - September 26, 2012
As part of the NBC News 2012 "Education Nation" Summit this week, President Barack Obama sat down with NBC's Savannah Guthrie to discuss his vision for the future of education in America....
TEACHING CHANNEL PRESENTS Premieres on WLIW & Thirteen Today, 9/23
by TV News Desk - September 23, 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 ...
by TV News Desk - September 23, 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 ...
Kennedy Center Seeks Nominations for Stephen Sondheim Inspirational Teacher Awards; Deadline 12/16
by BWW News Desk - September 20, 2012
The John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts is seeking nominations for the 2013 Kennedy Center/Stephen Sondheim Inspirational Teacher Awards - a series of annual grants that recognize inspiring teachers across the United States. Now in their third year, the awards were created in honor of Ste...
by BWW News Desk - September 20, 2012
The John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts is seeking nominations for the 2013 Kennedy Center/Stephen Sondheim Inspirational Teacher Awards - a series of annual grants that recognize inspiring teachers across the United States. Now in their third year, the awards were created in honor of Ste...
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 ...
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 ...
Second City Offers Free Day Camp During Chicago Teachers Union Strike
by BWW News Desk - September 11, 2012
As a special offer to assist parents with child care, The Second City Training Center will be offering a free Day Camp from 10:00am-3:30pm during the Chicago Teachers Union Strike. Students will spend the morning learning Improv games and exercises and the afternoons studying Sketch comedy. Plus whi...
by BWW News Desk - September 11, 2012
As a special offer to assist parents with child care, The Second City Training Center will be offering a free Day Camp from 10:00am-3:30pm during the Chicago Teachers Union Strike. Students will spend the morning learning Improv games and exercises and the afternoons studying Sketch comedy. Plus whi...
Arts & Education Council Invites Teachers to Apply for Maritz Grants
by Tyler Peterson - August 20, 2012
The Arts and Education Council announced this weekend that it has received a $30,000 donation from Maritz to fund the third year of the highly successful and award-winning Maritz Arts and Education Fund for Teachers. The money will be used by A&E to provide grants ranging from $500 to $5,000 for edu...
by Tyler Peterson - August 20, 2012
The Arts and Education Council announced this weekend that it has received a $30,000 donation from Maritz to fund the third year of the highly successful and award-winning Maritz Arts and Education Fund for Teachers. The money will be used by A&E to provide grants ranging from $500 to $5,000 for edu...
CBS' TEACHERS ROCK Benefit Concert Rescheduled for Today, Aug 17
by BWW News Desk - August 17, 2012
Five-time GRAMMY(R) Award winner Carrie Underwood, country artist Dierks Bentley, pop group Fun. and two-time GRAMMY Award nominee Josh Groban will perform on TEACHERS ROCK presented by Walmart and Walden Medias upcoming feature film 'Wont Back Down' - a special tribute concert celebrating teachers ...
by BWW News Desk - August 17, 2012
Five-time GRAMMY(R) Award winner Carrie Underwood, country artist Dierks Bentley, pop group Fun. and two-time GRAMMY Award nominee Josh Groban will perform on TEACHERS ROCK presented by Walmart and Walden Medias upcoming feature film 'Wont Back Down' - a special tribute concert celebrating teachers ...
Garth Brooks Added to the Lineup of Performers Appearing on TEACHERS ROCK, 8/17
by Kelsey Denette - August 03, 2012
Garth Brooks has been added to the lineup of performers appearing on TEACHERS ROCK, a special tribute concert celebrating teachers and education which will feature some of the biggest names in music, film and sports. The special, which will benefit several nonprofit organizations, will be broadcast ...
by Kelsey Denette - August 03, 2012
Garth Brooks has been added to the lineup of performers appearing on TEACHERS ROCK, a special tribute concert celebrating teachers and education which will feature some of the biggest names in music, film and sports. The special, which will benefit several nonprofit organizations, will be broadcast ...
CBS' TEACHERS ROCK Benefit Concert Rescheduled for Aug 17
by BWW News Desk - July 30, 2012
Five-time GRAMMY(R) Award winner Carrie Underwood, country artist Dierks Bentley, pop group Fun. and two-time GRAMMY Award nominee Josh Groban will perform on TEACHERS ROCK presented by Walmart and Walden Medias upcoming feature film 'Wont Back Down' - a special tribute concert celebrating teachers ...
by BWW News Desk - July 30, 2012
Five-time GRAMMY(R) Award winner Carrie Underwood, country artist Dierks Bentley, pop group Fun. and two-time GRAMMY Award nominee Josh Groban will perform on TEACHERS ROCK presented by Walmart and Walden Medias upcoming feature film 'Wont Back Down' - a special tribute concert celebrating teachers ...
Underwood, Groban to Perform on CBS's TEACHERS ROCK Charity Concert, 8/18
by Caryn Robbins - July 26, 2012
Five-time GRAMMY® Award winner Carrie Underwood, country artist Dierks Bentley, pop group Fun. and two-time GRAMMY Award nominee Josh Groban will perform on TEACHERS ROCK presented by Walmart and Walden Media's upcoming feature film "Won't Back Down" - a special tribute concert celebrating teachers...
by Caryn Robbins - July 26, 2012
Five-time GRAMMY® Award winner Carrie Underwood, country artist Dierks Bentley, pop group Fun. and two-time GRAMMY Award nominee Josh Groban will perform on TEACHERS ROCK presented by Walmart and Walden Media's upcoming feature film "Won't Back Down" - a special tribute concert celebrating teachers...
3rd Annual 'Freddy G Broadway Experience' Welcomes 8 Arts Educators, Now thru 7/15
by BWW News Desk - July 12, 2012
Eight exceptional educators from schools and performing arts centers around the country will work one-on-one with Broadway greats at the 3rd Annual FREDDIE G BROADWAY EXPERIENCE today, July 12th through July 15th. Again this year, the event has been underwritten by Myrna and Freddie ("G") Gershon, C...
by BWW News Desk - July 12, 2012
Eight exceptional educators from schools and performing arts centers around the country will work one-on-one with Broadway greats at the 3rd Annual FREDDIE G BROADWAY EXPERIENCE today, July 12th through July 15th. Again this year, the event has been underwritten by Myrna and Freddie ("G") Gershon, C...
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