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State-of-the-art exhibit open to visitors through Sunday, June 12thNEW YORK, June 3, 2011 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- Mayor Michael Nutter and Philadelphia Superintendent Arlene Ackerman will join Philadelphia students and representatives from NBC News, NBC 10 and Telemundo at the official opening of the "Education Nation Experience" on Monday, June 6th at 9:15 am/et. NBC 10's Aditi Roy will kick off the event and David L. Cohen, EVP of Comcast, will provide opening remarks and...
Beginning June 5th, NBC News brings an education "power week" to Philadelphia with a series of education-focused events and programming NBC News' Ann Curry and CNBC's Maria Bartiromo join NBC 10 in engaging Philadelphia in the national conversation about the future of America's education system Mayor Michael Nutter to participate in ribbon-cutting ceremony on Monday, June 6th to open the "Education Nation Experience" at the National Constitution Center NEW YORK, June 1, 2011...
To promote the use of technology in the classroom, the gift to Los Angeles-area middle and high schools grants access to the award-winning "NBC Learn K12" for two yearsNEW YORK, May 13, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- NBC News announced today at the "Education Nation Experience" opening in Los Angeles, that the network is partnering with University of Phoenix to donate licensed subscriptions to its award-winning "NBC Learn K-12" to all middle and high schools in the Los...
Hundreds of Los Angeles educators from all grade levels to gather at NBC Studio 3 on Sunday, May 15th at 1 pm NEW YORK, May 12, 2011 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- On Sunday, May 15, at 1:00 p.m. PT, NBC News' Chief Education Correspondent Rehema Ellis, NBC 4 LA's Chuck Henry and Kim Baldonado, and Telemundo 52's Azucena Gomez will lead a live Teacher Town Hall forum from NBC Studio 3 (former home of the "Tonight Show") that brings together local educators of all levels for a frank and open...
State-of-the-art exhibit open to visitors Friday, May 13th through Thursday, May 19thNEW YORK, May 11, 2011 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- Los Angeles Mayor Antonio Villaraigosa and the President of the Los Angeles Board of Education Monica Garcia will join Southern California students and representatives from NBC News, NBC 4 LA and Telemundo 52 at the official opening of the "Education Nation Experience" on Friday, May 13th at 10 a.m. PT. The "Education Nation Experience"...
Beginning May 13th, NBC News brings an education "power week" to Los Angeles with a series of education-focused events and programming NBC News' Brian Williams and Rehema Ellis join NBC4 LA and Telemundo 52 in engaging Los Angeles in the national conversation about the future of America's education system Mayor Antonio Villaraigosa confirmed to participate in ribbon-cutting ceremony on Friday, May 13th to open the "Education Nation Experience" in Exposition Park NEW YORK, May 9, 2011...
"Changing Planet" town hall broadcast brings together scientists, thought leaders and students to discuss impact of climate science and possible solutionsIn celebration of Earth Day, The Weather Channel will air a previously recorded special town hall event moderated by NBC News Special Correspondent Tom Brokaw on Friday at 9 p.m. ET.Titled, "Changing Planet," the town hall was hosted at Yale University as part of a partnership between NBC Learn, the National Science...
NEW YORK, Feb. 8, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- Keith Olbermann, the acclaimed broadcaster and writer whose verbal pyrotechnics and moral passion have outraged, informed, and dazzled viewers of "Countdown With Keith Olbermann" for the past eight years, is bringing his slashing wit, analytical eye, and distinctive commentary to Current Media, the Emmy® and Peabody Award-winning TV and digital media company that was founded in 2005 by Al Gore and Joel Hyatt and is now distributed in more than 75...
NEW YORK, Jan. 31, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- Beloved Emmy® Award-winning television host Regis Philbin ("LIVE! with Regis and Kelly," "Who Wants To Be A Millionaire") will receive the Legend Award at The Ninth Annual "TV Land Awards" in New York City, it was announced today by Larry W. Jones, president, TV Land. The star-studded celebration will be held at the Jacob K. Javits Convention Center on Sunday, April 10 and will premiere on TV Land on Sunday, April 17. The Legend Award is...
NEW YORK, Jan. 18, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- Regis Philbin announced today that he will be retiring from the very successful, long-running talk show "LIVE! with Regis and Kelly." Philbin made the announcement live on-air this morning during the Host Chat portion of the show. As Philbin stated to the viewers this morning, "This will be my last year on this show. It's been a long time, it's been 28 years since I've been here... There is a time that everything must come to an end..." Referring...
