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La Grange Gets a Makeover in New HGTV Show Airing this Sunday
The town of La Grange, Kentucky, has gotten a makeover, thanks to a new HGTV show, “Home Town Kickstart” — and you can watch the episode it features in this weekend. The episode, “Love for La Grange,” will air this Sunday, May 15, from 8 p.m. to 9 p.m. and will be available to stream on Discovery Plus.
Keys to Hosting School Meetings That Engage Parents and Students
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Engaging 'Oslo' continues at Broadway Theatre in Chicago
Audience members interested in history will want to plan to see "Oslo." The Tony Award-winning "Oslo" continues to Oct. 20 at Broadway Playhouse at Water Tower Place in Chicago. The Chicago premiere, also presented by Broadway in Chicago, is a TimeLine Theatre Company production. While the play runs nearly three hours, it's an interesting work that never drags along. "Oslo" is the story of the behind-the-scenes happenings of the Oslo Peace Accords.
Currents: 'Oslo' presented at Broadway Playhouse in Chicago
The Tony Award-winning "Oslo" officially opened this week at Broadway Playhouse at Water Tower Place in Chicago. The show, also presented by Broadway in Chicago, is a TimeLine Theatre Company production and it's a Chicago premiere. The play runs through Oct. 20. "Oslo" tells the story of the behind-the-scenes happenings of the Oslo Peace Accords. It showcases how the treaty came to be between the Israelis and the Palestinians and tells the story in a poignant and heartfelt way.
OPENING WEEKEND SOLD OUT! “That is some magnificent theater!” - Jacob Harmon, Chicago Theatre Beat (FOUR STAR review from our 2014 production) Images by Joe Mazza of BraveLux Images by Joe Mazza of BraveLux Created by The Plagiarists Directed by Nick Freed and Paul Kastner The Jarvis Square Theater We are bringing back our delightfully demented sci-fi spectacular where you choose the course of the story, now with 26% more jokes, action, and agonizing DEATH! Think Be Kind Rewind crossed...
Parent/Teacher Conferences: Is There a Better Way?
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Helping Our Kids Balance Academics and Leisure
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Resources to Support Families and Educators
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#TheTrumpEffect Through the Lens of a Third Grader
On the morning of September 11, 2001, I was teaching 3rd grade in Winnetka, IL. Sometime between when the kids left their houses and arrived at Hubbard Woods School, a commercial airplane hit the World Trade Center. Sadly, we know what happened next. Some of our students arrived late that day and saw the disturbing images on TV. S0me were told by others in the hallway who had heard about it.
100 Fastest Growing Private Companies 2017: Four Tax Issues Driven by Organic Growth
Sales growth in sales and expansion into new markets are good problems to have, but they come with their own set of tax challenges. With success comes the need to effectively address a wide range of tax issues. Here are four to keep in mind. Success often means pursuing growth outside your original operational footprint. Once you start crossing borders, your tax challenges multiply. Setting up facilities in a new state will mean new state income tax compliance issues and planning opportunities.
How Lombard native kills it during death scene onstage
Actress Moira Begale dies so realistically in WildClaw Theatre's violent Chicago production of "Night In Alachua County" that we asked the Lombard native to explain how she does it -- night after night. Getting it right, she said, started with the show's "violence director," former Westmont resident and Hinsdale High School graduate Gaby Labotka. "She was incredibly helpful in the design of my murder," Begale said.
How Lombard native learned to die realistically onstage
Actress Moira Begale dies so realistically in WildClaw Theatre's violent Chicago production of "Night In Alachua County" that we asked the Lombard native to explain how she does it -- night after night. Getting it right, she said, started with the show's "violence director," former Westmont resident and Hinsdale High School graduate Gaby Labotka. "She was incredibly helpful in the design of my murder," Begale said.
Select Italy - Travel to Italy
Our trip through Italy was amazing and exceeded our expectations. This was our first custom trip and Select Italy. Maria Meyer, worked closely with us to tailor this trip to our specifications. We felt valued and treated extremely well through the entire planning process and the result was outstanding. We were met promptly at all appropriate locations and traveled comfortably throughout the stay. Our hotels were comfortable, well located and charming.
Luis Alberto Urrea to speak in Carbondale
Bestselling author Luis Alberto Urrea is slated for a pair of area events this week in support of local nonprofit English in Action. First, he will be the features speaker at the an intimate fundraiser, complete with cocktail reception, at Casa Tua Aspen. The event takes place from 5 to 7 p.m. Wednesday, Aug. 31 and space is limited. Tickets may be purchased at www.EnglishinAction.org.
Mike Mother, Best of Enemies, The 180 Degree Rule, and eight more stage shows to see now
The Adventures of Reginald Sampson (and the Consequence of Bliss) Upright Citizens Brigade founding member Matt Besser recently scolded comedy critics for lazily falling back on the expression "hit-or-miss" to describe sketch shows, which are by their very nature hit-or-miss. With that in mind, the ratio is more favorable than not in this set at iO by three-member troupe Vienna Juvenile.
The Alliance to present ‘Giant’ - The Beverly Review: Entertainment News
Joe Mazza The Selfish Giant Posted: Tuesday, October 20, 2015 11:04 am The Alliance to present ‘Giant’ The Beverly Area Arts Alliance will present puppeteer Blair Thomas and singer/songwriter Michael Smith and “The Selfish Giant” at the Beverly Arts Center (BAC), 2407 W. 111th St., on Sunday, Nov. 8, at 2 p.m. “The Selfish Giant” is based on a short story by Oscar Wilde. The story involves the title character who decides to ban children from his beautiful garden.
Arts and entertainment calendar - Your Houston News: Living
Conroe the museum is normally open 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Wednesday through Saturday. For more information or to book a group tour call Sally at 936-539-6873. Visit online at www.heritagemuseum.us. Of special note, local artist, Mark Clapham’s prints are on now on sale at the Heritage Museum of Montgomery County. Clapham, an internationally known artist based in Conroe, passed away in January 2012. The museum however, has an extensive collection of his artwork.
US DOE Office of EdTech Director to School Leaders: "I'm Not That Tech-Savvy" No Longer Acceptable
Today, we took 10 minutes to talk with Richard Culatta, Director of the US DOE Office of Educational Technology in Washington, DC, on the new #FutureReady initiatives - specifically to understand the vital role school and district leaders must play. Hear Richard below on the latest @MCDPEL Podcast. The Office of Educational Technology (@OfficeOfEdTech) provides leadership for transforming education through the power of technology.
Engaging Fathers in Education and Student Learning
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The DOE's New FCE Framework
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Challenges & Solutions with PD on Twitter
Dr. Joe Mazza with Tony Sinanis, Lisa J. Davis In this segment we explore the challenges of using Twitter for professional development. Follow on Twitter: @TonySinanis @Joe_Mazza @Lisaodavis @bamradionetwork Share 1.6K 0 Episode Guests Tony Sinanis, is lead Learner of Cantiague Elementary- Jericho, NY. Lisa J. Davis is a Parent Leader and serves as Past President of the Cantiague Elementary School PTA. Lisa is a co-founder of ParentSchoolPartners, a blog that promotes parent engagement and advocacy.
Helping Our Boys Deal with the New Rules of Being a Young Male
Dr. Joe Mazza with Rosalind Wiseman Our guest spent two years interviewing school-aged boys about the complicated social challenges boys face today and what adults need to know about boys’ lives. Follow on Twitter: @rosalindwiseman @Joe_Mazza@bamradionetwork Share 1.8K 0 Episode Guests Rosalind Wiseman is a teacher and thought leader on bullying, ethical leadership, the use of social media and media literacy.
Creating a Social Media Strategy for Telling Your School's Story
Dr. Joe Mazza with Joe Sanfelippo, Tony Sinanis, Eric Sheninger In this episode of PTChat Radio, we talk with three trailblazers about how they use social media to brand their schools, tell their school’sstory and engage parents. Follow on Twitter: @Joe_Mazza @NMHS_Principal, @TonySinanis @Joesanfelippofc @bamradionetwork Share 1.0K 0
Embracing Standards for Family, School Partnerships
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Individual Learning Plans: What Are They? How to Use Them Effectively?
Dr. Joe Mazza with Mindy Larson and Alissa Smith In this segment we get a working definition of individualized learning plans and discuss how to use them effectively. Follow on Twitter: @Joe_Mazza @CappiesCorner @bamradionetwork Share 1.1K 0 Episode Guests Mindy Larson is a senior program associate at the Institute for Educational Leadership’s Center for Workforce Development (IEL/CWD).
Using Blogs to Engage Students and Families
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Ideal Classroom Design for Student Learning
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12 Conversation Starters on What Parents Want You (Teachers) to Know
Every Home Situation Is Different "My first grade daughter's father and I do not live together and have extremely different parenting styles." Conversation starter: How do teachers and office staff work with split families to provide an equitable approach in the best interest of the child? Are we sending school communications to multiple addresses? Who do we call "first" when we communicate? "We are a one-car family, and one parent does not have a driver's license.
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