GEN: Reading Together & Ready to Learn: Town Meetings (fwd)

[Mike Eisenberg <mike@ERICIR.SYR.EDU>]

I think it would be terrific if school library media people and others
interested in promoting information literacy would participate in this
town meeting.  Secretary Riley and others need to hear

- how important it is for a broad definition of literacy to be promoted

- how information literacy - with the Big Six as an example, of course ;-)
is exactly what is needed

- how information literacy is the key to using technology in meaningful
ways

- how school library media specialists are essential individuals in making
all this happen.


So, consider getting involved!  We can make a difference.

Mike




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Subject: Reading Together & Ready to Learn: Town Meetings


      HOW CAN FAMILIES, SCHOOLS & COMMUNITIES CAN WORK TOGETHER to make
      sure young children develop the skills & knowledge for success
      in school & in life?

      That's the focus of two upcoming Satellite Town Meetings.

      On May 20, "Reading Together: Families, Schools & Communities"
      will explore innovative ideas for summer reading programs
      involving libraries, schools, businesses & other community
      institutions.  Secretary Riley will welcome a panel of
      parents, educators, business & community leaders from around
      the country who have organized quality community-wide summer
      reading programs for children.  Broadcast live from the
      Library of Congress in Washington, D.C., the program will also
      feature the Read*Write*Now! summer reading program sponsored
      by the Partnership for Family Involvement in Education.
           Tuesday, May 20, 1997, 8:00 - 9:00 p.m. (Eastern time)

      On June 17, "Ready to Learn: Preparing Young Children for
      School Success" will look at the importance of health &
      nutrition, how communities can support parents as their
      children's first & most important teachers, and ways to
      establish high-quality child care & preschool programs.
      Secretary Riley will host this discussion with parents,
      educators, business & community leaders who will suggest ways
      of ensuring that every young child has the opportunity to
      succeed in school.  The latest research on brain development &
      early learning will also be part of the discussion.
           Tuesday, June 17, 1997, 8:00 - 9:00 p.m. (Eastern time)

      Join the discussion!  The Satellite Town Meeting is available
      at no cost.  We ask only that you register your participation.
      (See below.)

      For ideas on organizing a group in your community, a sample
      press release & other materials, please call 1-800-USA-LEARN
      (1-800-872-5327).  Our information specialists can tell you if
      another group in your community has already registered & help
      answer your questions on how to create your own local meeting
      in coordination with the Satellite Town Meeting.

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How You Can Join the Town Meeting
*********************************

You can participate in the Satellite Town Meeting by calling during
the live teleconference & asking your question of the Secretary &
his guests.

To find out if the Town Meeting is being broadcast regularly, you
may want to call your local cable access station.  If not, you
might ask them to broadcast the program.  Many cable access
stations are willing to broadcast free programs like this if
requested by a community member.

It is also possible to organize your own downlink site on the
evening of the program.  Local PBS member stations, schools,
community colleges & universities, and cable access stations are
often willing to serve as downlink sites.  Just gather a group of
interested community members & join in!

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Coordinates for both the May & June Town Meetings:
**************************************************

The program is broadcast from 8-9:00 p.m. Eastern time.  A test
pattern will be available beginning at 7:30 p.m. Eastern time.  The
following satellite coordinates explain where to direct your
satellite dish to receive the May & June Town Meetings:

   C-Band
   ~~~~~~
      Galaxy 4
      Transponder/Channel 9
      Horizontal Polarity
      Downlink frequency 3880 MHZ
      Orbital location 99 degrees West
      Audio subcarriers: 6.2 (Spanish) and 6.8 (English)

   Ku-Band
   ~~~~~~~
      SBS-6
      Transponder/Channel 15
      Horizontal Polarity
      Downlink frequency 12068 MHz
      Orbital location 74 degrees West
      Audio subcarriers: 6.2 (Spanish) and 6.8 (English)

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REGISTRATION FORM -- May 20, 1997 & June 17, 1997
*************************************************

There are 3 ways to register:

  1)  email to:  Satellite_Town_Meeting@ed.gov
  2)  Fax to 202-401-0689 or,
  3)  call 1-800-USA-LEARN (1-800-872-5327).

Yes!  We plan to participate!  For the Satellite Town Meeting on
Tuesday, May 20th, we will:

  ___ view the program live ___ tape (for later use) ___ both

Yes!  We plan to participate!  For the Satellite Town Meeting on
Tuesday, June 17th, we will:

  ___ view the program live ___ tape (for later use) ___ both


   Name:___________________________________________________________

   Organization:___________________________________________________

   Address:________________________________________________________

   Phone Number:___________________________________________________

   Fax Number:_____________________________________________________


FOR TELEVISION BROADCASTS ONLY

Will the Town Meeting air on one of the following television
outlets:?

  ___ education access station  ___ government access station
  ___ public access station     ___ cable operator/MSO
  ___ PBS member station        ___ school/district-wide TV network
  ___ other

Will the May 20th Town Meeing air:  ___ live
                                    ___ rebroadcast
                                    ___ (rebroadcast time/date)

Will the June 17th Town Meeing air: ___ live
                                    ___ rebroadcast
                                    ___ (rebroadcast time/date)

How can people from your community find out about your rebroadcast
schedule (Ex., local newspaper, bulletin board, call station)?
___________________________________________________________________

Please list cable company and/or channel on which the Town Meeting
will air: _________________________________________________________

                             THANK YOU!

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      The Satellite Town Meeting is produced in partnership with the
      National Alliance of Business & the Center for Workforce
      Preparation with support from the Bayer Foundation, the
      Procter & Gamble Fund, Microsoft Corporation, and The Johnson
      Fund.  Broadcast & cable partners include Discovery
      Communication, the Public Broadcasting System, & Channel One.
      **************************************************************

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