Explains how little dinosaurs should behave during a typical school day.

This program from Tony Brown's Journal sets out upon a freedom trail – the Booker T. Washington Freedom Trail – to show how Washington advocated for higher education for African Americans and to find out what's on his trail of iron-willed determination that can be useful to us today.

This documentary focuses on the figure and the work of the dancer, choreographer, and dance theoretician Rudolf Laban. Shooting was carried out during the Laban Event held at Monte Verità in Ascona. This event featured two of Laban’s re-creations, which had never been seen before. The director, Roberta Pedrini, followed the entire project from rehearsals at the Trinity Laban Center in London to the final performance at Monte Verità.

This program studies Atlantic City's Project WILL in the larger context of secondary school education in America today. The project, backed by $100,000 in Title I funds, was set up for two six-week periods at the Hotel Traymore on the boardwalk in Atlantic City. Here, some 80 students, black and white, engaged in a process of "living and learning." Each of the students checked in to the hotel daily after attending regular high school classes. The...

The killing of 12 students and a teacher at Columbine High School in 1999 dramatically framed how we view and understand school shootings today.

This film shows students what life is like for children around the world. Follow 8to 12year-olds on their journeys to school. Sanjana lives in a neighborhood that is dangerous for women and girls, and is afraid of the people she encounters on her walk to school. Yambuki makes her way through the busy streets of Tokyo with her best friend on their way to brass practice. Zacheo lives on a wildlife sanctuary and has breakfast with a skunk and baby monkey...

Passed by referendum, California's Proposition 187 prohibits undocumented immigrants from using social services such as health care and education. This law, along with a record number of hate crimes, attacks on civil rights, the escalation of racism, and community conflict created an atmosphere of hopelessness among minorities. This episode examines Los Angeles' attempts to promote tolerance. Also featured are interviews with controversial author...

Harry Potter, an orphaned child that has spent the first ten years of his life living under the stairs of his aunt and uncle's house, is invited to join the Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry. He learns his destiny lies in the realm of magic and fantasy.

Oranges have long been synonymous with Florida, as a key element of the state’s economy. But this year, Florida projects the worst citrus harvest since the Great Depression, threatening a way of life for many. In this NewsHour program, William Brangham reports on what’s driving the decline and who is affected.

This program looks at the issues of occupational health and safety in the school environment, including classrooms, staff rooms, science labs, and art rooms. Potentially hazardous substances are identified and tips are given on safe storage and handling and on how to prevent slips, trips, and falls. Correct safety procedures are demonstrated to ensure that viewers gain a clear and thorough understanding of the requirements of an effect safety program....