A Journey to Darfur
Nick Clooney talked about documentary he produced with his son, actor George Clooney, A Journey to Darfur. He talked about the creation and response to the documentary. He also talked about …
427 viewsNick Clooney talked about documentary he produced with his son, actor George Clooney, A Journey to Darfur. He talked about the creation and response to the documentary. He also talked about …
427 viewsSusan Raymond and Susan Koch talked with high school students from across the nation about their documentary films that were selected for the Silverdocs Film Festival. Ms. Koch is the dire…
109 viewsHelen Thomas discussed the legacy of President George W. Bush with students from around the nation participating in the Close Up Foundation’s week-long government studies program. Students t…
158 viewsCharles Haynes discussed the First Amendment in schools with students from around the nation participating in the Close Up Foundation’s week-long government studies program. A video clip was…
803 viewsDaniel Pink was the chief speech writer for Vice President Al Gore. He had also written several articles and a book about globalization called A Whole New Mind. Students talked about the…
143 viewsThe panel talked about the controversies surrounding intelligent design and evolution when taught in schools. Dr. Princehouse argued against intelligent design and Dr. Behe argued in favor o…
536 viewsParticipants discussed the First Amendment rights of students with students participating in Close Up Foundation’s week-long government studies program. Topics included whether the phrase “B…
309 viewsMike Allen discussed media coverage of Congress and major legislative initiatives in Congress with Close Up students from around the nation. Topics included the amount of coverage in local n…
70 viewsThe panelists discussed teaching world religions in public schools. A Modesto, California High School teacher talked about an initiative that required all the community’s high school student…
1,336 viewsA panel, moderated by Mr. Milewski, talked about issues surrounding sexual orientation and public schools and promoting civil discourse on these issues. The panelists responded to questions …
381 viewsPanelists talked about the current levels of minority civic engagement in the U.S. Topics included measures of involvement, differences between minority groups, becoming informed about issue…
72 viewsThe Close Up Foundation celebrated its 35th anniversary and honored its founder and president, Steve Janger, who was retiring at the end of June 2005. Participants paid tribute to Mr. Janger…
610 viewsStephen Janger talked to students about civic involvement. An active member of the Washington D.C. community for most of his life, Mr. Janger discussed the history of the foundation and his …
214 viewsA panel discussed the Critics and Awards Program for High School Theater, a program that promotes and recognizes the development of high school theater arts and journalism. Otherwise known a…
429 viewsA panel of educators and journalists hosted by The Close Up Foundation talked about the use of technology in schools. Issues addressed included how technology changes learning as well as wh…
182 viewsOklahoma Governor Brad Henry (D) and First Lady of Oklahoma Kim Henry talked about their careers and about their experiences running for governor in 2002. They talked about making the study …
91 viewsPanelists talked about civic involvement and civic education. Among the specific issues addressed were the definition of a good citizen, voter turnout, volunteerism, and the teaching of civi…
102 viewsDuring an installment of Close Up at the Newseum sponsored by the Close Up Foundation Charles Haynes, Director of the Education Program at the First Amendment Center, and representatives of …
120 viewsParticipants spoke to students about civic involvement and participation in the political process. Among the topics they addressed were voter turnout, public attitudes towards politics, and …
64 viewsThe panelists talked about the 108th Congress, including the reasons for the outcome of the November 5 midterm elections, and what could happen in the 108th Congress. They also responded to …
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