A Passage from Burnt Islands

In his crusade for literacy, principal Ray Brown enlisted the help of the community and broke through the cycle of illiteracy in a small Newfoundland fishing village. He turned the struggling elementary school into a place where students were eager to learn and instilled in parents a sense of hope for their children's future.

1992-03-01 | en

Aim High: San Francisco Foundation Community Leadership Awards 2012

Aim High is a recipient of the San Francisco Community Leadership Awards "for closing the achievement gap through programs that inspire a love of learning and a strong sense of community. Through its innovative, free summer school program, it supports the educational and developmental needs of middle-school-aged children, providing the tools for learning, a commitment to their community, and the hope for their future." - San Francisco Foundation

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Supporting Positive Behavior Interventions - Pueblo, CO - Education Development Center

EDC designs, implements, and evaluates programs to improve education, health, and economic opportunity worldwide. Collaborating with both public and private partners, we strive for a world where all people are empowered to live healthy, productive lives.

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Rue du Conservatoire

In 1996 I took the conservatory exam. I missed it. A year ago I was asked to do a masterclass on acting in cinema. I went there. I met a lively, joyful and passionate youth. Among my students there was Clémence. The following year, she asked me to film their last show. I felt her urgency and the fear she had of leaving this mythical place. So I accepted.  By filming this youth, I revisited mine.

2024-09-18 | fr

O Zé Analfabeto e o Trânsito

1952-01-02 | pt

O Zé Analfabeto Faz Exame

1952-01-05 | pt

O Zé já não é Analfabeto

1952-01-06 | pt

Confissões de um Analfabeto

1952-01-01 | pt

O Zé Analfabeto na Vida Corrente

1952-01-03 | pt

méthodologie du tournage

2023-02-11 | fr

The Truth About Reading

The Truth About Reading looks at the illiteracy problem in America, highlighting people who learned to read as adults, and sharing proposed solutions for working towards a future where every child learns to read proficiently.

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Le monde est à eux

2024-03-20 | fr

One-room School

Grecia from Venezuela, Linda from Vietnam and Andriy from Ukraine are pupils of META, an inclusive school that supports the integration of young migrants into Czech society. Their families were brought to the Czech Republic by different circumstances and each of them has different ideas about their own future. While eighteen-year-old Andriy, an ambitious boxer, wants to become independent as soon as possible, and Grecia, an artistically gifted student, would like to get into an art high school, Linda is still not sure what she wants to do with her education and career. The time-lapse documentary engagingly captures an important stage in the lives of young people for whom not only the language barrier, but also the long-term lockdown due to the coronavirus epidemic is an obstacle.

2021-10-27 | cs

The Sketch

Upon his arrival in Paris, filmmaker Tomas Cali immerses himself in learning French, as well as the language of sketching. In an art studio, he meets transgender life model Linda Demorrir, who helps him to connect with himself and his new city in a profoundly different way.

2023-04-27 | fr

Jay Blades: Learning to Read at 51

Jay Blades, presenter of The Repair Shop, has decided it’s finally time to learn to read. He has been told he has the reading age of an 11-year-old. Throughout his life he has found ways of avoiding the written word, and this film digs deep into how this has shaped him.

2022-01-26 | en

Sesame Street: Elmo's World: All about Faces

Join Sesame Street’s curious red monster as he explores his face! Elmo learns about winking and whistling, and even tries to balance a ball on his nose! Elmo also finds out that the optometrist can help you take care of your eyes, it’s very important to blow your nose properly, and brushing your teeth will keep your mouth happy. Bonus features include the “Elmo’s Make-a-Face” game, where you can mix and match eyes and noses to create your own special character! Includes special guest appearance by Fred Newman.

2010-06-01 | en

Two-Syllable Name

60-year-old seamstress Cida needs to sign a document at her workplace, but can't read what it says. With the help of her granddaughter's teacher, she becomes interested in literacy and, at the same time, starts questioning things that happen at her job.

2023-06-20 | pt

Meet the Vowels

Kids will fall in love with these fabulous characters as they learn the vowels. In "Conoce las Vocales" the characters based on the award-winning video, Conoce las Letras, stand out. The Preschool Prep video series is used in thousands of schools. You will be amazed by how easily your little ones learn vowels!

2018-11-02 | en

Meet the Letters

Know the Letters is a powerful instrument designed to teach the alphabet to infants and toddlers for an opportune period of time when they begin to speak. A recent study of more than 50 infants and children who watched "Know the Letters" daily resulted in most children gaining full recognition of upper and lowercase letters by the end of two months. Many of them learned in less than two weeks. You will be amazed at how easily your little ones can learn letters!

2018-09-28 | en

Meet the Shapes

Children fall in love with the wonderful characters as they "Meet the Figures." This video was developed as a result of the extraordinary success that Conoce las Letras has had. Children who see Know the Figures easily learn to identify and name the eight common figures in just a few days. Meet the Figures is designed to instruct infants and toddlers during the stage when they begin to speak. You will be amazed to see how easily your little ones learn the shapes! ™

2018-10-26 | es