District News
School Beat TV series now broadcasting on SPS-TV Cable Channel 26
Program features information, profiles of District programs and people
The Seattle Public Schools Media Operations Center announces the broadcast of “School Beat” on SPS-TV Cable Channel 26. The first episode began airing (and streaming on the Web) on Tuesday, Feb. 19 (schedule below.)
Hosted by KCTS host Enrique Cerna, this monthly interview-format series presents information and profiles about the people and programs of Seattle Public Schools.
Production of the first two episodes in this series were funded by the U.S. Department of Education’s “High School Graduation Initiative Grant” and features information about District programs that impact dropout prevention, truancy intervention and dropout recovery.
Compelling profiles of students who are benefiting from these programs are presented. The student video profiles will also be used for professional development (online and in workshops) related to the reduction of risk factors and increase of protective factors to positively impact high school graduation.
The third “School Beat” episode was funded by the Substance Abuse Mental Health Services Administration's “SPARC” (Seattle Positive Action and Reinforcement in the Classroom) grant and highlights the success of the “Good Behavior Game” program in elementary classrooms.
School Beat TV Schedule:
• Tuesdays – 10:30 a.m.
• Wednesdays – 3:30 p.m.
• Fridays – 7:30 p.m.
• Sundays – 5:30 p.m.