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CONTENT VOLUME 2, ISSUE 3

“Hamilton’s America” a Behind-the-Scenes Documentary Coming to PBS This Fall

THE ART DEPARTMENT

“Hamilton” Star Salutes His Elementary School Music Teacher

Making the Grade

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“HAMILTON’S AMERICA” a Behind-the-Scenes Documentary Coming to PBS This Fall … Story by PBS

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way opening of the musical “Hamilton.” A contemporary perspective of Lin-Manuel Miranda’s revolutionary musical based on the life of United States Founding Father Alexander Hamilton, “Hamilton’s America” will come to “Great Performances” in the fall 2016, and will be a highlight of PBS’s Arts programming.

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ew Broadway musicals have created the kind passion and excitement across all age groups and demographics like “Hamilton” has. With tickets scarce and at a premium many people are left wondering what is all the fuss about? What’s so special about “Hamilton?” A documentary set to premiere later this year on public television could shed some light on that mystery. It promises to be one of the most highly anticipated installment of “Great Performances” on PBS this season. PBS President and CEO Paula Kerger announced that it will air “Hamilton’s America,” a feature film documentary providing intimate access to Lin-Manuel Miranda and his colleagues during the two years leading up to the Broad-

The musical that is the focus for this documentary is now playing at Broadway’s Richard Rodgers Theatre following a sold-out run at The Public Theater. “Hamilton” features book, music and lyrics by Tony and Grammy® Award-winning composer Lin-Manuel Miranda (“In the Heights”), who also plays the title role. “Hamilton” is inspired by Ron Chernow’s biography, “Alexander Hamilton.” Lin Manuel-Miranda and the cast of “Hamilton” have received coverage from notable major publications including cover stories in Billboard, The Hollywood Reporter and T Magazine, along with prominent features in Vogue, Cosmopolitan and Rolling Stone to name a few, all of which have added to the “Hamilton” phenomenon. “Hamilton” is the acclaimed new musical about the scrappy young

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Cast members perform musical selections from the Broadway musical "Hamilton" in the East Room of the White House, March 14, 2016.

immigrant Alexander Hamilton, the Founding Father on the 10 dollar bill who forever changed America with his revolutionary ideas and actions. “Hamilton’s America” was produced by Academy Award® and Emmy®-winning producers RadicalMedia (“What Happened Miss Simone?” “Keith Richards: Under The Influence,” “In the Heights: Chasing Broadway Dreams” for PBS). The documentary combines interviews with experts and prominent personalities; new footage of the production in New York; and cast-led expeditions to DC, Philadelphia and New York. Audiences will sit with Miranda as he composes songs in Aaron Burr’s Manhattan

bedroom. They’ll take a trip to Virginia with Chris Jackson – the African-American actor who portrays George Washington – and watch him place a wreath on Washington’s grave as he discusses the difficulty of grappling with our founders’ legacy of slavery. Back in New York, Miranda and Leslie Odom, Jr. – who plays Aaron Burr – visit the Museum of American Finance to get their hands on some 19th-century dueling pistols and stage a quick re-enactment. “PBS is thrilled to give viewers an exclusive behind-the-scenes look at this sensational–and sold out–Broadway musical,” said Beth Hoppe, Chief Programming Executive and General Manager,

General Audience Programming, PBS. “With this level of access to Lin-Manuel Miranda and his team, PBS continues to live up to our mission of giving viewers a backstage pass and a front row seat to the arts.” “Since we presented ‘In the Heights: Chasing Broadway Dreams’ in 2009, we’ve been taken by Lin-Manuel’s unique talents and we’re honored to collaborate with him again on ‘Hamilton’s America,’” said David Horn, Executive Producer, “Great Performances.” “The film will offer audiences a fascinating point of view as we witness first-hand Lin’s inspiration and creative process, as well as the lasting impact of Alexander Hamilton on our society today.” www.k12hispanicoutlook.com K

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“On behalf of the entire ‘Hamilton’ cast and creative team, many of whom are ‘In The Heights’ alumni, we are overjoyed to be returning to PBS in partnership with RadicalMedia with this project,” said Lin-Manuel Miranda, the creator, writer and star of “Hamilton.” Miranda was born in Manhattan, New York City to Puerto Rican parents and grew up in a Hispanic neighborhood in northern Manhattan. “We invited filmmaker Alex Horwitz into ‘the room where it happened’ a few years ago, and he’s captured parts of this journey no one has seen. We can’t wait to share it, thanks to PBS.” Hamilton was a poor immigrant who built himself up from nothing to become the architect of modern finance and one of the nation’s most vital authors, but his story was cut short by scandal and untimely tragedy. He was killed in a duel by Vice President Aaron Burr, and his contributions to modern society have largely been forgotten by today’s general public. Today, Hamilton’s fan club is vocal and growing, and at the center of it is Emmy®-winning composer and actor Miranda. “Hamilton” opened on Broadway on August 6, 2015 to rave reviews and unprecedented advance ticket sales. The show is redefining how audiences learn about history–a history rife with issues as relevant today as they were during Hamilton’s era. “Hamilton” has received unprecedented critical acclaim since its Off-Broadway debut at the Public Theater earlier this year. “Historic,” declared the New York Times’ Ben Brantley. “This is a show

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“Hamilton” is the acclaimed new musical about the scrappy young immigrant Alexander Hamilton, the Founding Father on the 10 dollar bill who forever changed America with his revolutionary ideas and actions. Lin-Manuel Miranda and Phillipa Soo perform "Hamilton" on Broadway.

that aims impossibly high and hits its target. It’s probably not possible to top the adrenaline rush.” “Rooted in hip-hop but also encompassing R&B, jazz, pop, Tin Pan Alley and the choral strains of contemporary Broadway, the show is an achievement of historical and cultural reimagining,” noted The New Yorker’s Rebecca Mead, while Vulture’s Jesse Green wrote, “‘Hamilton’ not only incorporates newish-to-Broadway song forms, it requires and advances them, in the process opening up new territory for exploitation. Let’s not call ‘Hamilton’ groundbreaking. Let’s call it, with hope for the future, historic.” “Hamilton” has been feted with a long list of major theatri-

cal honors, including 10 Lucille Lortel Awards, eight Drama Desk Awards, three Outer Critics Circle Awards, the 2015 New York Drama Critics Circle Award for “Best Musical” and the prestigious 2015 Obie Award for “Best New American Theatre Work.” “‘Hamilton’ (Original Broadway Cast Recording)” made an impressive debut on the charts coming in at #1 on the “Top Broadway Albums” chart, #3 on the “Top Rap Albums” chart, #5 on “Top Digital Albums” chart and #9 on the “Top Current Albums” chart. This roll out stands as the second biggest first week sales ever for a cast recording, behind only “Rent” in the Nielsen SoundScan era. What’s more, “Hamilton” debuted

at #12 on the overall Billboard 200 based on strong album sales, track sales and over 2.1 million streams across all digital service providers – the largest streaming debut ever of a cast album. In addition, “Hamilton” has been seen by some of today’s most important public figures, from President Barack Obama (who attended with daughters Malia and Sasha); Vice President Joe Biden; Treasury Secretary Jack Lew; and Bill, Hillary and Chelsea Clinton to superstars spanning Robert De Niro, Jerry Seinfeld, Anna Wintour, Julia Roberts, Paul McCartney, Busta Rhymes, Helen Mirren, Tom Hanks, Lena Dunham, Madonna, Roger Federer, Katy Perry and Marc Jacobs. • www.k12hispanicoutlook.com K

“Hamilton” Goes to the

WHITE HOUSE Story by Amanda Stone, White House Sr. Program Manager, Office of Digital Strategy

he president and first lady welcomed the cast of Broadway’s “Hamilton” to the White House to host a day full of student workshops, Q&A and performances, continuing their ongoing effort to highlight all different kinds of American art. “Hamilton” captures the story of our nation’s Founding Father Alexander Hamilton, using hiphop, jazz, blues, rap, R&B and more musical styles to bring history to life. The creative minds behind the hit show have also worked with nonprofit organizations and foundations to make the musical accessible to as many students as possible, along with developing educational materials to expand on the context of the show. Also at this event, members of the cast workshopped this curriculum with local students in the East Wing. In his remarks on that special occasion, here’s what the president had to say: “There is a reason why this has become a cultural phenomenon. IIn Ron Chernow's extraordinary biography of Alexander Hamilton, and a great historian is here in the front row. Lin-Manuel picked up this biography at the airport for some light beach reading. But he identified a quintessentially American story. In the character of Hamilton -- a striving immigrant who escaped 10 · June 6, 2016

poverty, made his way to the New World, climbed to the top by sheer force of will and pluck and determination -- Lin-Manuel saw something of his own family and every immigrant family.

“We wanted to change things up here in the White House a little bit. We wanted to open the doors really wide to a bunch of different folks who usually don’t get access to this place.” —first lady Michelle Obama “And in the Hamilton that Lin-Manuel and his incredible cast and crew bring to life – a man who is ‘just like his country, young, scrappy, and hungry’ – we recognize the improbable story of America, and

the spirit that has sustained our nation for over 240 years. “And in this telling, rap is the language of revolution. Hip-hop is the backbeat. In each brilliantly crafted song, we hear the debates that shaped our nation, and we hear the debates that are still shaping our nation. We feel the fierce, youthful energy that animated the men and women of Hamilton’s generation. And with a cast as diverse as America itself, including the outstandingly talented women -- the show reminds us that this nation was built by more than just a few great men -- and that it is an inheritance that belongs to all of us. “And that’s why Michelle and I wanted to bring this performance to the White House. Because “Hamilton” is not just for people who can score a ticket to a pricey Broadway show. It is a story for all of us and about all of us. “And so we are absolutely thrilled that the show’s producers have been working with the New York Public Schools, the Rockefeller Foundation, the Gilder Lehrman Institute to make sure that thousands of low-income students have the chance to see the show. There’s now a curriculum to give students context and a deeper meaning -- or deeper understanding of our nation’s founding.

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President Barack Obama makes closing remarks following a performance of musical selections from "Hamilton" in the East Room of the White House, March 14, 2016.

“We hope that this helps every teacher who’s spent hours trying to make the Federalist Papers teenager-friendly. We hope that the remarkable life of Alexander Hamilton will show our young people the possibilities within themselves, and how much they can achieve in the span of a lifetime. “And we hope that they’ll walk away with an understanding of what our founders got started -- that it was just a start. It was just the beginning. That’s what makes America so great. You finish the story. We’re not yet finished. This is a constant work in progress, America. We’re boisterous and we’re diverse. We’re full of energy and perpetually young in spirit. We are the project that never ends. We make mistakes. We have our

foibles. But ultimately, when every voice is heard, we overcome them.” First lady Michelle Obama also added her praise of “Hamilton” the musical and its talented cast: “The show is creative. It is hilarious. It is memorable. And I loved it so much that I saw it again when you guys went to Broadway. I don’t think I came backstage, I snuck out. And then I made my husband and my children go see it -- you guys got to see them. And of course, my children, because I loved it so much, they were like, ‘It couldn’t be that good.’ You know how you all are with -- if your mom likes it, it can’t be cool. I raved about it so much, so they went in very skeptical. But they came out true believers like everyone does when they see the show.

“As we all know, ‘Hamilton’ has become not just a Broadway hit but a global sensation. Shows are sold out until January, February or whatever. It is the hardest ticket to get on the planet. It brought the house down at the Grammys; we all saw that. That was really cool. And it’s one of the best-selling cast albums in half a century, is what my notes are telling me here. “And that is not surprising because ‘Hamilton’ is an amazing story that is beautifully told. Through ‘Hamilton’, Lin-Manuel reveals all the drama and the glory, the heartbreak that run through our nation’s history. And he shows us that the icons in our history books were real people with real brilliance but also with real flaws.” • www.k12hispanicoutlook.com K

“HAMILTON”…IN THE NEWS “HAMILTON” SMASHES TONY AWARD RECORDS by Mark Kennedy, AP Drama Writer

EW YORK (AP) — The megahit musical “Hamilton” grabbed a record-breaking 16 Tony Award nominations, the biggest haul in Broadway history and another notch in the show’s march into theatrical history. Lin-Manuel Miranda’s hiphop-flavored biography about the first U.S. treasury secretary broke the 15-nominations record held by “The Producers” and “Billy Elliot.” ‘‘Hamilton” was nominated in virtually every category it could compete in, from acting to scenic design. “Hamilton” earned seven acting nominations — Miranda, Leslie Odom Jr., Phillipa Soo, Daveed Diggs, Jonathan Groff, Christopher Jackson and Renee Elise Goldsberry. It also earned nominations for scenic design, costumes, lighting design, direction, choreography, orchestrations, best book and best original score. Lin-Manuel Miranda’s hiphop-flavored biography about the first U.S. treasury secretary has won the Pulitzer Prize for drama, a Grammy, the Edward M. Kennedy Prize for Drama Inspired by American History and a MacArthur Foundation “genius” grant. “Hamilton” has burst through the Broadway bubble like few 12 · June 6, 2016

shows. Bloomingdale’s now sells “Hamilton” merchandise, U.S. presidential candidates have tweeted about it, it has entered the debate over the nation’s currency and the show has been referenced on “Saturday Night Live” and “Inside Amy Schumer.” “Things like ‘Hamilton’ start to give youth a better understanding of just how powerful not just theater but performance art can be, and you can do it in different ways, and people will love it in different ways,” said Zachary Levi, former star of NBC’s “Chuck” who is starring in the revival of “She Loves Me.” Thanks to shows like “Hamilton,” Broadway has concluded one of its most diverse seasons with non-white actors filling shows like “The Color Purple” revival, “On Your Feet!,” “Hughie,” “Allegiance,” the reworked “Shuffle Along” and “Eclipsed.” •

NY’S HAMILTON COLLEGE CHEERS SUCCESS OF BROADWAY “HAMILTON”

LINTON, N.Y. (AP) Hamilton the college is taking pride in all the accolades being bestowed on “Hamilton” the musical. At Hamilton College, a small liberal arts school in central New York named after the first U.S. treasury secretary, the success of

the musical has made it a popular subject at campus trivia night. The Post-Standard of Syracuse reports that college President Joan Hinde Stewart said “there’s a particular pride” on campus over the musical’s success. She said high school students applying to Hamilton mention the musical in their essays. Miranda performed the show’s opening number when he visited the college for its 200th anniversary in 2011, four years before the musical’s Broadway debut. •

“HAMILTON,” THE MUSICAL PLAYS A ROLE IN KEEPING HAMILTON ON $10 BILL by Martin Crutsinger, Ap Economics Writer

ASHINGTON (AP) — Harriet Tubman, an African-American abolitionist who was born a slave, will stand with George Washington, Abraham Lincoln and Benjamin Franklin among the iconic faces of U.S. currency. Lew had initially selected the $10 bill to feature a woman because under the original timetable it was the next bill to be redesigned. But that proposal met fierce objections from supporters of Hamilton who is enjoying renewed popular interest with the smash Broadway hit musical “Hamilton.” The $20 bill will be redesigned with Tubman’s portrait on the front, marking two historic milestones, Treasury Secretary Jacob Lew announced. Tubman will become the first African-American on U.S. paper money and the first woman to be depicted on currency in 100 years. The leader of the

Underground Railroad will replace the portrait of Andrew Jackson, the nation’s seventh president and a slave owner, who will be pushed to the back of the bill. Lew also settled a backlash that had erupted after he had announced an initial plan to remove Alexander Hamilton, the nation’s first Treasury secretary, from the $10 bill in order to honor a woman on the bill. Hamilton will remain on the $10 note, Lew said. Instead, the Treasury building on the back of the bill will be changed to commemorate a 1913 march that ended on the steps of the Treasury building. It will also feature suffragette leaders Lucretia Mott, Sojourner Truth, Susan B. Anthony, Elizabeth Cady Stanton and Alice Paul. •

“HAMILTON” ON BROADWAY GENERATES 1M TWEETS IN 2015 by Mark Kennedy

EW YORK (AP) — Another milestone has fallen thanks to the Broadway musical “Hamilton” — this time on Twitter. The microblogging website said there have been over one million tweets about the hip-hop show featuring the life of the nation’s first treasury secretary. The sheer number of tweets was fueled by a young tech-savvy cast and audience and its crossover popularity in hip-hop circles as well as fresh material in the form of impromptu video performances that occur periodically on the front steps of the Richard Rodgers Theatre, the Broadway home of

“Hamilton.” By comparison, there were 266,000 tweets about the current Tony-winning best new musical “Fun Home,” and Nielsen data found there were 323,000 tweets about the Tony Awards during this year’s telecast. Written by “In the Heights” Tony-winning creator Lin-Manuel Miranda, the musical tells the true story of Alexander Hamilton and is told by a young African-American and Latino cast. It’s got a terrifically varied score, ranging from pop ballads to sexy R&B to rap battles, with lyrical nods to Gilbert and Sullivan, Jason Robert Brown, “South Pacific” and the Notorious B.I.G. Twitter said the show reached a million tweets thanks to users using the groupings #HamiltonMusical, @HamiltonMusical, #Ham4Ham, #Hamiltunes and @Lin_Manuel. “Hamilton” was a sold-out sensation earlier this year when it debuted at the Public Theater with people paying well over 10 times the $120 ticket price and a crush of fans seeking lottery tickets. Celebrities like Tom Hanks, Dick Cheney and Madonna showed up. When it transferred to Broadway, it had a war chest of $31 million, and President Barack Obama came to see it. The show, which regularly pulls in $1.5 million a week to sold-out audiences, has won awards from the Outer Critics Circle, the New York Drama Critics’ Circle and the Drama Desk. The show’s cast album became the highest debuting cast recording on the Billboard Top 200 in over 50 years. Miranda’s followers have grown too, over the year, thanks to his accessibility, humor, wide-ranging

interests and sense of fun. He had 50,000 followers last year. So far this year, he has 162,000. •

“HAMILTON” CREATOR LIN-MANUEL MIRANDA JOINS THE MUSIC TEAM FOR DISNEY’S “MOANA”

ow does a Tony-winning composer-lyricist follow up a hit musical like “Hamilton?” In the case of Lin-Manuel Miranda, its joining the music team for the upcoming Disney animated film “Moana.” Collaborating with Grammy-winning composer Mark Mancina (“Speed,” “Tarzan,” “The Lion King”) and Opetaia Foa’i (founder and lead singer of the world music award-winning band Te Vaka), Miranda will be helping bring to life the ancient South Pacific world of Oceania where a spirited teenager and born navigator named Moana sets sail in search of a fabled island. Initial descriptions of the film reveal plenty of opportunities for Miranda and the rest of the musical team to flex their creative muscles as Moana encounters enormous sea creatures, breathtaking underworlds and a legendary demi-god named Maui. Receiving the 2008 Tony Award for “Best Score” for his work on “In the Heights,” Miranda has gone on to co-compose (with Tom Kitt), and co-write the lyrics (with Amanda Green) for Broadway’s “Bring it On: The Musical,” which was nominated for the 2013 Tony for “Best Musical.” “Moana” sails into U.S. theaters on November 23, 2016. • www.k12hispanicoutlook.com K

“HAMILTON”…IN THE NEWS “HAMILTON” THE MUSICAL LANDS A PULITZER by Mark Kennedy, AP Drama Writer

EW YORK (AP) — “Hamilton,” the hip-hop stage biography of Alexander Hamilton, has won the 2016 Pulitzer Prize for drama, honoring creator Lin-Manuel Miranda for a dazzling musical that has captured popular consciousness like few Broadway shows. The Columbia University’s prize board cited “Hamilton” as “a landmark American musical about the gifted and self-destructive Founding Father whose story becomes both contemporary and irresistible.” Other finalists were “Gloria” by Branden Jacobs-Jenkins and “The Humans” by Stephen Karam. “I feel really humbled and really overwhelmed,” Miranda told The Associated Press. “Columbia is Hamilton’s alma mater, so I think that gave me a home-court advantage. But it’s extraordinary to be recognized in this way.” The drama award generated the most buzz. “Hamilton,” about the first U.S. Treasury Secretary, has become the ninth musical to win the drama award, joining such shows as “South Pacific,” “Sunday in the Park with George” and “Rent.” The last musical to nab the award was “Next to Normal” in 2010. Miranda leaned on Ron Cher14 · June 6, 2016

now’s biography of the Founding Father but told the tale in common language and verse, transforming Hamilton into “the $10 Founding Father without a father.” Miranda, 36, who wrote the music and story, already has a Tony for creating the Broadway musical “In the Heights,” a show which was nominated for a Pulitzer in 2009 and this month won three Olivier Awards in London. He also has an Emmy for writing the opening number for the 2013 Tony Awards. In the past year, Miranda whose family came from Puerto Rico to New York has won a “genius grant” from the MacArthur Foundation as well as the Edward M. Kennedy Prize for Drama Inspired by American History, which came with $100,000. The drama award was widely expected to go to Miranda this year. The album for “Hamilton” won a Grammy Award and became the highest-debuting cast recording on the Billboard Top 200 in over 50 years. The show is a leading favorite in this summer’s Tony Awards. The libretto, published last week, immediately became a top seller on Amazon.com. “I’m just trying to stay as present and in the moment as much as possible because I’m fully aware that this speeds by in the highlight reel. I’m living in the highlight reel section of my life,” Miranda said. “I want to slow the montage down.”

“Hamilton” was a sold-out sensation this year when it debuted off-Broadway at New York’s Public Theater and amassed a $60 million advance on Broadway. It has been cheered by politicians as diverse as Dick Cheney and President Barack Obama, and celebrities like British actress Helen Mirren, musician Questlove and many others. The music is a mix of breezy pop, rap battles and slinky R&B. Lyrics are smart and playful, including Hamilton declaring: “In the face of ignorance and resistance/I wrote a financial system into existence.” The Pulitzer drama award, which includes a $10,000 prize, is “for a distinguished play by an American author, preferably original in its source and dealing with American life,” according to the guidelines. Previous playwrights honored include August Wilson, Edward Albee, Eugene O’Neill, Arthur Miller and Tennessee Williams. Recent winners include Annie Baker’s “The Flick,” Ayad Akhtar’s “Disgraced” and Stephen Adly Guirgis’ “Between Riverside and Crazy.” •

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“Hamilton” Star Salutes His Elementary School Music Teacher

Elementary school teachers are often unsung heroes but not for “Hamilton” creator and star Lin-Manuel Miranda. On Martin Luther King Day this year, he assembled alum from the1988 to 2001 classes of Hunter College Elementary School in New York to sing a tribute to their music teacher, Barbara Ames. Miranda who is also a graduate of Hunter explained that Ames wrote the words and music to the song, “Martin Luther King,” a song that students there sang every Martin Luther King Day. “If you went to Hunter, you grew up singing this song,” Miranda said in the video. “It’s unfair that the rest of the world doesn’t know it.” After a rousing version sung by the assembled alums, Miranda led the group in a round of applause. Miranda closed his YouTube post by saying, “Ms. Ames, know that for every kid on this list, there are 10 more of your students who just couldn’t make it to NY and wanted to be there. We love you so much. Thanks for changing our lives.” Ames was moved to tears by the internet tribute, saying, “This is the greatest thing ever. I want to hug all of you and kiss all of you. Thank you, thank you, thank you!”

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Q: I am a janitor at a middle school.

Because of where my office is, I sometimes hear things in the hallways. It’s not like I’m eavesdropping. Sounds carry, and I can’t avoid it. Anyways, lately I’ve been hearing one kid being picked on pretty badly. It sounds like typical juvenile behavior like knocking the books out of his hands, name-calling, insults, etc. I haven’t heard any threats, but it sounds like a group of students are constantly ganging up on this same one kid. I brought this up to the vice principal, but she said that there’s too much coddling in schools and that a little “teasing” (as she calls it) is good for making kids tougher for the real world. I disagree that this is just teasing. It’s bullying! I want to also go to the guidance counselor, but I’m worried that she’ll see this as insubordination. What should I do?

A: Your position as a custodian places

you in a somewhat precarious position. My suggestion is to keep an eye (or ear) on things. If this bullying continues, bring it to the attention of one of the student’s teachers. Rule of thumb, in general, is always start at the bottom of the school’s hierarchy, which in this case is a classroom teacher. If that is unsuccessful, then approach the guidance counselor. If after that you are still unhappy, then go to the vice-principal and then the principal. If all else fails, and circumstances require some action, as a last resort seek out a parent of the child. It is never a good idea to ignore a situation when a child is suffering. Please understand that going outside of the school personnel can open a Pandora’s box, but if a child is being abused, I feel we must all step in and be prepared to suffer the consequences.

Q: I’m the mother of a first-grader. We recently moved, and my daughter had to change schools. She is having a terrible time fitting in with the other students. She doesn’t have the same interests as her classmates, and because of her sweet nature, she is becoming the target of bullying. I feel terrible! She’s trying very hard to make friends, but nothing is working. I want to talk to her teacher, but I don’t want to come across as one of those overprotective types or as if I’m blaming the teacher for what’s going on. What is the best approach here?

A: This is a general problem I hear

from parents. They are afraid to “make waves” in the school for fear of reprisals against their child by the school’s staff. Frequently, I hear the term “helicopter parent.” Personally, I’d much rather have parents hovering over their child than to be completely paralyzed to take action to assist their child. In a gentle but determined way approach your daughter’s teacher and inform the instructor of your child’s plight. Once they are made aware of bullying, most teachers can usually ameliorate most situations. When circumstances improve for your daughter, compliment the teacher. On the other hand, if things do not improve, go up the school’s hierarchy. If there is a guidance counselor, seek out that person’s assistance. My experience is most counselors are well trained in these areas. However, if things do not improve, then approach a school administrator. In addition, if you can identify a friendly child in your daughter’s class, try to arrange a play date. Often having one friend in a class can diffuse much of the bullying and can easily open the door to more friends.

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A: When I had a classroom of my own,

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Connecticut resident selected from more than 40,000 substitute teachers across the US

ne of the most challenging positions in elementary and high schools is that of a substitute teacher. Few people realize what it takes to step into a classroom of unfamiliar students and take charge while carrying out an absent teacher’s lesson plan. Substitute teachers are clearly the mostly unacknowledged assets of any school. That’s what makes Kelly Services’ annual award to an outstanding substitute teacher so noteworthy. Each year, as part of a long-standing tradition and an integral component in demonstrating how Kelly Educational Staffing (KES®), a specialty service of Kelly Services®, values its substitute teachers and paraprofessionals, KES field managers across the U.S. have the opportunity to nominate individuals for a state-level Substitute Teacher of the Year award. This honor is based on performance, feedback and recommendations from permanent teachers and school administrators at the schools where the substitute teacher or paraprofessional has been assigned. State level winners are then eligible for the national Substi18 · June 6, 2016

Story provided by Kelly Educational Staffing® tute Teacher of the Year award. This year KES has named Deatrice Napper as the company’s national Substitute Teacher of the Year for the 2015-2016 school year. Ms. Napper’s recognition is based on her outstanding performance and exemplary service as a substitute teacher at East Hartford Middle School in Connecticut. Napper who has both a bachelor’s degree from the University of

“I love the ‘hands-on’ experience teaching gives me, and it keeps my skills sharp.” —Deatrice Napper Connecticut and a master’s degree from Southern University in physical education/health has been a KES substitute teacher for six years in the East Hartford Public Schools. Nominated for this award through more than 80 unique recommendation letters from students and teachers, Napper was first selected as the KES Substitute Teacher of the Year

for the state of Connecticut. As a state winner, she then became eligible for the KES national award, the company’s highest honor, and was named the KES National Substitute Teacher of the Year in April. “The nomination letters overwhelmingly emphasized Ms. Napper’s compassionate nature, including being a caring and committed substitute teacher,” said Scott Apsey, vice president for Kelly Educational Staffing. “Her enthusiasm for teaching, positivity and genuine passion to see each student achieve their best are qualities that make Ms. Napper an ideal recipient of our National Substitute Teacher of the Year award, and we are proud to recognize her with this honor.” Napper was recognized at a staff meeting on May 4 at East Hartford Middle School attended by Marcia Leclerc, mayor of East Hartford, Nathan Quesnel, superintendent, East Hartford Public Schools; Anthony Menard, principal of East Hartford Middle School; several of the students and teachers who nominated her; family members; and representatives from the local KES office including Eileen

(left to right) Principal Anthony Menard; Mayor Marcia Leclerc; Eileen Candels; Deatrice Napper; Anita Morrell and Kristen Duchesne (Hartford KES Recruiting Specialist)

Candels, vice president for Hartford; Anita Morrell, senior branch manager; and Rachael Hara, senior staffing supervisor. As part of her state and national award, Napper received a $1,100 bonus award and an additional $1,000 check

to donate to the school from KES, which Napper intends to contribute to the school’s media center. “I have always enjoyed being a teacher ever since I was a little girl pretending that my dolls were my students. When I was fourteen, I

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ast month, we dedicated our School Library to mothers. Now, it’s the fathers’ turn. Being a father is not an easy task. The cliché of the father’s only role during childbirth is to pass out cigars and then later in life to become a detached figure wearing slippers and aloofly reading the newspaper is just that—cliché. In reality, men who take on the roles of fathers and father figures are very much active in their children’s lives and help them with some of life’s most important lessons. So in honor of these men, we want to wish you, our readers, a Happy Father’s Day and present the following special selection of children’s books.

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“Froggy’s Day with Dad”

“It's Father's Day, Charlie Brown!”

by Jonathan London Publisher: Puffin Books ISBN-13: 978-0142406342

ittle Froggy can’t wait to spend Father’s Day with his dad. First, he’s planning to cook breakfast for Dad and all by himself too. Next, they’ll play Dad’s favorite game, golf (or since Froggy’s too small for real golf, miniature golf ). And finally, Froggy will surprise Dad with a special gift he made. But with Froggy things never go as planned. From dropping one of the breakfast eggs on his foot to mishaps on the golf (er, make that miniature golf ) course, little Froggy flips and flops his way through a Father’s Day adventure that might turn his face more red than green.

by Charles Schulz Publisher: Little Simon ISBN-13: 978-0689868191

n this storybook based on the beloved “Peanuts” comic strip, Charlie Brown is determined to find the perfect present for his dad. Lucy makes a card, Snoopy writes a letter and Peppermint Patty tries to call her father (and gets Charlie Brown on the phone instead), but none of their ideas seem quite right. Finally, Charlie Brown decides to do something really big and try to win a baseball game for his dad. But, good grief! This is no easy task for poor Charlie Brown whose team is known for its losing streaks. Still, he has to try and in the process learns an important lesson about the meaning of Father’s Day.

“Celebrating Father's Day: Father's Day is for Special People” by Donna Marriott Publisher: Creative Teaching Press ISBN-13: 978-1574715750

hen a class is asked to make Father’s Day cards, several students aren’t sure what to do. “I don’t live with my dad,” says one. “I have a stepfather,” says another. “I don’t have a dad,” says a third. But fortunately their teacher explains that a Father’s Day card can be for “any man you love and respect.” Filled with both traditional picture book illustrations and childlike “crayon” drawings, “Celebrating Father's Day: Father's Day is for Special People” shows that Father’s Day is a way to remember not just fathers but also loving family members including grandfathers, uncles, stepfathers and big brothers. 22 · June 6, 2016

“A Wild Father’s Day”

“A Father’s Day Thank You” by Janet Nolan Publisher: Albert Whitman & Company ISBN-13: 978-0807522929

arvey doesn’t know what to get his father for Father’s Day. It’s especially hard when his older sisters and brother seem so sure that their presents are his favorites. Laurie Ann gives him a tie — every year! And Martin always gives him a box of nails. Nadine says Dad loves golf balls. How do they know he likes these presents so much? Because every year Dad gives them each a hug and says, “Thank you.” And they say, “You’re welcome.” Then Harvey remembers all of the nice things his dad helped him with that week and starts to draw something he hopes will lead to a hug and a “Thank you.”

“Arthur and the 1,001 Dads”

by Sean Callahan Publisher: Albert Whitman & Company ISBN-13: 978-0807522936

or a “wild Father’s Day,” Dad and the kids know just what to do. They act like animals and do all the things that animals do. They hop like kangaroos all around the house. They run as fast as cheetahs (well, maybe not quite that fast) at the track. And they swing like monkeys at the playground. Their crazy fun takes them through the day. But what about at night? It’s hard to settle down for bed after such wild time. But fortunately a cozy bedtime book tames down two tired kids (and their dad!) ending their Father’s Day adventure on the perfect note.

by Marc Brown Publisher: Little, Brown Books for Young Readers ISBN-13: 978-0316125161

t's time for the annual Father's Day picnic, and Arthur is worried. For him the picnic is always fun with games like the pie-eating contest, the sack race and the egg toss. But for Arthur’s friend Buster, the picnic is no longer the good time it used to be. Ever since Buster's parents got divorced, his father hasn't been able to come to the picnic. The year before, Buster even said he had a cold and couldn’t make it, but Arthur doubts Buster was really sick. Arthur and the rest of Buster’s friends want to give Buster a happy Father’s Day – they just have to figure out how.

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“I Love My Papi!”

by Alison Inches Publisher: Random House Books for Young Readers ISBN-13: 978-0385374590

ickelodeon’s “Dora the Explorer” is back to celebrate Father’s Day with her papi. For little Dora, this holiday is a reminder of how much her father does for her. Although Dora loves exploring, she also loves playing soccer, and her papi is the one who taught her how to properly kick a soccer ball. And when she scores a goal, he’s right there to cheer for her. Besides soccer, Dora loves baseball, and with her dad coaching her team, she scores a run. But beyond the big games, Dora and her papi share a special bond where even something simple like him pushing her on a tire swing is more than enough.

“The Best Father’s Day Present Ever”

by Christine Loomis Publisher: Putnam Juvenile ISBN-13: 978-0399242533

angley has the same problem every Father’s Day. He always wants to give his dad the perfect present. His mother tells him the gift doesn’t have to be expensive and suggests making him something. The problem is Langley is bad at arts and crafts. He once tried to paint his dad a picture, but what should have looked like his father’s favorite spot by the stream looked more like a lumpy-headed monster. And his picture frame decorated with macaroni was a gluey mess. But Langley soon learns that sometimes the best Father’s Day present isn’t bought in a store.

“Biscuit Loves Father’s Day”

by Alyssa Satin Capucilli Publisher: HarperFestival ISBN-13: 978-0060094638

hildren remember their fathers on Father’s Day, but they are not the only ones. Little Biscuit may not be able to do things like make a card. He can only say “woof ” instead of “I love you” or “thank you.” But that doesn’t mean he doesn’t want to be a part of the Father’s Day fun and show how important his owner’s dad is to him. Sure, he can’t make a card, but he can carry it to Dad and special deliver it for Dad’s special day. In fact, this whole day is going to be “an extra-special day with Dad,” and Biscuit is all set to play and explore and show in his own way how much he cares.

“Father Bear’s Special Day”

by Else Holmelund Minarik Publisher: HarperFestival (April 1, 2003) ISBN-13: 978-0694017041

t’s Father’s Day and Little Bear wants to have a special day with Father Bear. He’s so excited that he bounces on his parents’ bed that morning, but Father Bear needs a little more sleep first. Fortunately, it’s worth the extra wait because Father Bear suggests that they go fishing, and Little Bear couldn’t be happier. Yes, everything is perfect when they set off for their special day together – until all of Little Bear’s friends tag along. Now normally, Little Bear would love to spend time with his friends, but he wanted to have Father Bear all to himself. It looks like things are not going quite as he had hoped.

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NEA member Jahana Hayes named

2016 National Teacher of the Year

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Paying it forward, ‘positive experiences at school inspired’ her to become a teacher

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teenage mother who was encouraged by her teachers not to lose sight of her college dreams is now the 2016 National Teacher of the Year. NEA member Jahana Hayes, who teaches history at John F. Kennedy High School in Waterbury, Conn., had the deck stacked against her at an early age. Economic disadvantage, adversity and an unplanned pregnancy would be obstacles for anyone. But Hayes' teachers saw her potential and encouraged her to imagine a different set of circumstances. “Jahana Hayes is a shining example of the exceptional teach-

ers who encourage their students to strive for their dreams and never give up no matter what card they've been dealt,” said NEA President Lily Eskelsen Garcia. “On behalf of the National Education Associations three million members Jahana's colleagues we want to congratulate her on our professions most prestigious honor.” Hayes cites her deeply personal experiences for the reason she became a teacher with one goal in mind: pay it forward. “Teachers exposed me to a different world by letting me borrow books to read at home and sharing stories about their college expe-

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President Barack Obama talks with Jahana Hayes, 2016 National Teacher of the Year, and Lynadia Whiting, a student of Hayes, in the Blue Room of the White House prior to an event to honor Hayes and Teacher of the Year finalists, May 3, 2016.

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“So many things that [teachers do] fall outside of traditional teaching responsibilities. It is those times when I am transformed into an advisor, counselor, confidant and protector.”

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—Jahana Hayes

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riences,” Hayes said. “So many things that [teachers do] fall outside of traditional teaching responsibilities. It is those times when I am transformed into an advisor, counselor, confidant and protector. The positive experiences at school inspired me to become a teacher, and that has always been my driving influence.” Hayes is a member of NEAs state and local and affiliates, the Connecticut Education Association and the Waterbury Teachers Association, respectively. At a time when teachers' unions are under attack from privateers, profiteers and Silicon billionaires, Hayes credits a strong union as the way to deliver quality public education, especially to the most vulnerable students. We are extremely proud of Jahana's achievements and her unyielding passion for all of her students, said CEA President Sheila Cohen. “She is dedicated to the teaching profession and committed to being the best role model possible for her students. Jahana is a shining example of the countless educators in Connecticut, especially those in urban districts, who are making a difference in the lives of each and every one of their students.” The National Teacher of the Year, which began in 1952, is chosen from the State Teachers of the Year by a national selection committee of leading education organizations, including NEA, the nations largest education employee professional organization. Continuing a long and proud tradition of excellence in the classroom, Hayes is the 11th NEA

member in as many years to be named the nation's top teacher. She is the second Connecticut educator to take top honors in the last decade. Greenwich special education teacher Anthony J. Mullen was the 2009 National Teacher of the Year. Now Hayes is a national exemplar representing Connecticut's outstanding teaching force. Hayes will spend a year traveling the nation to represent educators and advocate on behalf of public education. As a leading spokesperson for the teaching profession, she hopes to encourage more people to follow her path into the classroom. President Barack Obama honored Hayes in a Rose Garden ceremony at the White House on National Teacher Day, May 3 (visit http://tinyurl.com/K12latestnews for story). The 12-year teaching veteran likes to say “Education is the great equalizer. I strive to meet students where they are and not dwell on where they should be. I remember myself at various points in my journey and wonder how hopeless I must have seemed to the teachers who continued to work with me. Because of this, I celebrate every milestone.” Graduating senior Gaaiya Hunter is one of the future leaders Hayes has inspired. “[Ms. Hayes] is amazing. She gets us to be the best we can be, reminding us that we have great value,” said Hunter who is applying to colleges with plans to be a nurse practioner. “Failure is not an option. She pushes us to do even better.” •

“Jahana Hayes is a shining example of the exceptional teachers who encourage their students to strive for their dreams and never give up no matter what card they've been dealt.” —NEA President Lily Eskelsen Garcia

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Sesame Workshop and IBM Watson Team Up to

ew York, NY and Armonk, NY --

es intended to complement the roles

Sesame Workshop, the nonprofit

that parents and teachers play in early

that produces “Sesame Street,” and IBM

development. Watson will continuously

have announced a collaboration to help

hone and improve educational activities

advance preschool education around

by studying and adapting to the aggre-

the world.

gate experiences of anonymized groups

As part of a three-year agreement,

of students •

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Advance Early Childhood Education

IBM and Sesame Street: Transforming Early Childhood Education with Cognitive Computing

Sesame Workshop and IBM will collaborate to develop educational platforms and products that will be designed to adapt to the learning preferences and aptitude levels of individual preschoolers. me Workshop’s deep educational content expertise garnered from over 45 years of research and more than 1,000 studies on how young children learn best. This expertise will combine with Watson’s natural language processing, pattern recognition and other cognitive computing technologies to create highly personalized learning experiencAs part of a three-year agreement, Sesame Workshop and IBM Watson are developing a new category of educational products that aim to adapt to the learning styles and aptitudes of individual preschoolers. Pictured here are Harriet Green, IBM General Manager of Watson Internet of Things, Commerce and Education, and Elmo, one of "Sesame Street's" most famous monsters. 28 · June 6, 2016

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The alliance will draw from Sesa-

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finalists eligible for funds this fall.

Association (USApple) -- which

From Oct. 1 through Nov. 12,

represents the U.S. apple industry --

USApple and its Apple Buddies (sup-

is seeking nominations for the second

porting brands) will call on people to

annual Apples for Education: Buy and

vote for the school cause of their choice

Apple, Help a Student cause program.

every time they:

Through Sept. 9, educators,

• Snack on an apple, apple-

parents and people everywhere are

sauce, apple juice or an Apple Buddy’s

encouraged to visit http://apples4ed.

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com/classroom-cause-entry-form/ and share an important student cause in their community in need of financial support. USApple will then select

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The school with the most tags/ votes will receive the most funding with additional funds awarded to other top-participating schools. •

NCLR and School Partners Unveil Curriculum to

Help Boost High School Youth Voter Participation to other community and school partners. The Latinos Vote app and web tool puts registration at users’ fingertips and allows them to help others register. With nearly one million Latino U.S. citizens turning 18 every year, youth are a critical segment of the Latino

electorate and can play an important role in shaping local and national politics. The newly developed curriculum aims to provide teachers and students tools to help their eligible seniors register to vote before they graduate while discussing voting rights and related issues. • PHOTO COURTESY OF THE NCLR’S FACEBOOK PAGE

ASHINGTON, D.C. -National Council of La Raza (NCLR) has unveiled its High School Democracy Project, a curriculum and tool kit designed to promote youth voter participation particularly among Latinos. The curriculum was designed in collaboration with high school administrators, teachers and students in two states and will become part of offerings at several schools in NCLR’s extensive national Affiliate Network and will be made available

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SCHOOL NEWSPAPER NFL, USA Football, GENYOUth And Fuel Up To Play 60 Expand

Commitment To Youth Health & Wellness

In addition to supplying NFL

Play60.com and to find or start an

Football, GENYOUth and

FLAG Essentials Kits, the partners

NFL FLAG league in your communi-

Fuel Up to Play 60 have announced

will provide in-person NFL FLAG

ty, visit www.NFLFLAG.com •

the expansion of the Fuel Up to Play

trainings, using a curriculum devel-

60 NFL FLAG Essentials program,

oped by USA Football and SHAPE

the partners' commitment to increase

America, for PE teachers in 18 NFL

physical activity of youth with the

club markets this fall. The dedicated

distribution of NFL FLAG Essentials

trainings will help educators build flag

Kits to 4,000 schools nationwide,

football into their PE programs and

reaching 1.5 million new students

increase physical activity among their

and doubling the number of resources

students.

provided in the first two years of the program.

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Toyota and VH1 Save The Music

ORRANCE -- Last fall Toyota

education awareness. The social cam-

• Voodoo Music + Arts Expe-

and VH1 Save The Music Foun-

paign benefits VH1 Save The Music

rience in New Orleans, Louisiana --

dation brought music education to

Foundation, a national nonprofit

October 28 - 30 •

LaPlace Elementary, a New Orleans

organization committed to restoring

area school. This year they will do the

music education programs in Ameri-

same for another deserving school.

ca's public schools. A $30K donation

Toyota will have an interactive

will be given to a designated school,

activation launched at Stagecoach in

chosen at the end of the six-festival

Indio, California, running through-

run.

out the festival season. Festival-goers

Remaining tour dates are:

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Lollapalooza in Chicago, Illi-

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