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Schedule for April 22-28, 2024

Monday, April 22, 2024

8:00 AM - 9:00 AM
Teach! Learn! Discover! Innovation, in Context: Keynote Speaker — Paul Misner
Teach! Learn! Discover! presents keynote speakers recorded at Fairfax County Public Schools’ events and conferences. Each presentation is centered around important subject areas and topics affecting our school communities.
9:00 AM - 9:30 AM
STEM in 30
Learning resources available from STEM in 30.
9:30 AM - 10:30 AM
All the Answers
A fun, fast-paced series that dives into interesting topics of all kinds, taking students on a "did you know" adventure. From pivotal inventions, natural wonders, sports, science, history, and wildlife, to the human body, the magic of our planet, and the vast expanse of our World.
10:30 AM - 11:00 AM
Meet the Author
Meet the Author gives students direct access to authors who share their personal stories, offer writing tips, and encourage students to “keep reading, keep writing, keep dreaming.”
11:00 AM - 11:30 AM
American Sign Language Made Easy
ASL is an easy-to-learn, step-by-step approach to learning sign language, complete with drills and practice exercises to increase signing ability and understanding. Clarissa, your effervescent host, will teach you how to sign the alphabet, numbers, food, transportation, emotions, colors, months, time, workplace lingo, small talk and much more. Students will learn grammar, ASL idioms and the use of proper facial expressions to increase understanding.
11:30 AM - 12:00 PM
What’s in a Name?
The What's in a Name? series was created to commemorate, preserve, and educate viewers about the origin of the names of Fairfax County's public school buildings. Learn about historic plantations and farms, homes, mills, waterways, one-room schoolhouses, educators, authors, poets, famous Virginians, and more.
12:00 PM - 12:30 PM
The Black American Experience
The Black American Experience series features African Americans who left their stamp on history and celebrates over 200 years of change in America. From children of slavery to the first African American elected President, this series is an inspiring journey of courage. Their stories are a vivid reminder that Yes, We Can overcome hardship and oppression through the strength of our beliefs and personal sacrifice.
12:30 PM - 1:30 PM
Teach! Learn! Discover! Innovation, in Context: Keynote Speaker — Paul Misner
Teach! Learn! Discover! presents keynote speakers recorded at Fairfax County Public Schools’ events and conferences. Each presentation is centered around important subject areas and topics affecting our school communities.
1:30 PM - 4:00 PM
2023 FCPS Retirement Ceremony
The annual FCPS Retirement Ceremony was held on May 3, 2023, at Thomas Jefferson High School for Science and Technology.
4:00 PM - 4:30 PM
Meet the Author
Meet the Author gives students direct access to authors who share their personal stories, offer writing tips, and encourage students to “keep reading, keep writing, keep dreaming.”
4:30 PM - 5:00 PM
It Could Happen To Any of Us - The Truth About Opioids and Xanax
Produced by Fairfax County Public Schools.
5:00 PM - 5:30 PM
In Our Backyard: The Opioid and Heroin Crisis
This program explains how opioids impact the brain and body, how people become addicted to opioids and heroin and explores the resources available, where to turn for help, and the power of hope.
5:30 PM - 6:00 PM
STEM in 30
Learning resources available from STEM in 30.
6:00 PM - 7:00 PM
APTV - Inside the Crime Lab
FBI: Inside the Crime Lab offers middle school children a behind-the-scenes look at the greatest crime laboratory in the world—the FBI’s Crime Laboratory.
7:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Raising Children with Healthy Self-Esteem in a High Pressure Culture
Rachel Bailey, M.A., CPDPE, shares tools to help foster self-esteem in children. She discusses treating children with respect, allowing them to express their feelings, teaching skills and empowering children.
9:00 PM - 10:00 PM
Teach! Learn! Discover! Innovation, in Context: Keynote Speaker — Paul Misner
Teach! Learn! Discover! presents keynote speakers recorded at Fairfax County Public Schools’ events and conferences. Each presentation is centered around important subject areas and topics affecting our school communities.
10:00 PM - 10:30 PM
It Could Happen To Any of Us - The Truth About Opioids and Xanax
Produced by Fairfax County Public Schools.
10:30 PM - 11:00 PM
In Our Backyard: The Opioid and Heroin Crisis
This program explains how opioids impact the brain and body, how people become addicted to opioids and heroin and explores the resources available, where to turn for help, and the power of hope.

Tuesday, April 23, 2024

8:00 AM - 9:00 AM
Inaugural Visions: Presidents Washington to Obama
Recorded live at Mount Vernon's Ammerman Student Leadership Program, we look at the presidential inaugurations from George Washington to Barack Obama.
9:00 AM - 9:30 AM
STEM in 30
Learning resources available from STEM in 30.
9:30 AM - 10:30 AM
Behind A.I.
Everything seems possible today thanks to Artificial Intelligence. But how successful will it be? Whereas more than ever before, technology is a driving force of evolution in our society, that driving force is now running riot. It has become urgent to unveil the scientific foundations of "deep learning" and the new "intelligent algorithms" in order to better understand how machines make our decisions.
10:00 AM - 10:30 AM
What’s in a Name?
The What's in a Name? series was created to commemorate, preserve, and educate viewers about the origin of the names of Fairfax County's public school buildings. Learn about historic plantations and farms, homes, mills, waterways, one-room schoolhouses, educators, authors, poets, famous Virginians, and more.
10:30 AM - 11:00 AM
The Black American Experience
The Black American Experience series features African Americans who left their stamp on history and celebrates over 200 years of change in America. From children of slavery to the first African American elected President, this series is an inspiring journey of courage. Their stories are a vivid reminder that Yes, We Can overcome hardship and oppression through the strength of our beliefs and personal sacrifice.
11:00 AM - 1:30 PM
2023 FCPS Retirement Ceremony
The annual FCPS Retirement Ceremony was held on May 3, 2023, at Thomas Jefferson High School for Science and Technology.
1:30 PM - 3:00 PM
The Native American Experience
Although our Founding Fathers, Presidents, and military leaders are celebrated as heroes of American culture, the valuable contributions made by indigenous people to many key events in the country's history are often disregarded. Let us delve into the remarkable lives and achievements of Native American men and women to examine their exceptional accomplishments.
3:00 PM - 4:00 PM
Nelson Mandela: One Man
Viewers will discover how Nelson Mandela's dedication resulted in his inauguration as the first black President of South Africa; his award of the Nobel Peace Prize and ultimately, his inspirational role in overthrowing the Apartheid regime
4:00 PM - 4:30 PM
STEM in 30
STEM in 30 is produced by the Smithsonian's National Air and Space Museum.
4:30 PM - 7:30 PM
Cappies 2023
The Cappies (Critics and Awards Program) is an international program which was launched in FCPS. It recognizes, celebrates, and provides learning experiences for high school theater and journalism students, and teenage playwrights.
7:30 PM - 8:00 PM
Meet the Author
Meet the Author gives students direct access to authors who share their personal stories, offer writing tips, and encourage students to “keep reading, keep writing, keep dreaming.”
8:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Titanic: The Band Played On
Taking a fresh look at the Titanic disaster, the film uncovers new details about the heroic band of musicians and the role they played in the tragedy. Included are interviews with renowned experts and descendants of the band's musicians to delve further into the story that has lasted well beyond their lifetime.
9:00 PM - 10:00 PM
Shaping the Presidency
Our panel of guests look back at how George Washington had a profound impact on defining the office of the president and discuss how campaigning, the election process, and how the role of the media affected early presidential candidacies.
10:00 PM - 10:30 PM
Opera Easy
From La Traviata, to Carmen, to Don Giovanni and beyond, every Opera Easy program comes dramatically alive with history, composers, performance and clarifying perspective. Opera Easy bridges the language and times to the story and characters.
10:30 PM - 11:00 PM
The Folklorist
Whether it’s a tale of a legendary lost city, a forgotten hero, or a hoax beyond belief, The Folklorist brings audiences back to each story’s origins and uncovers what’s been left out of text books, and what lives on as folklore.

Wednesday, April 24, 2024

8:00 AM - 9:00 AM
Founding Mothers: Remembering the Ladies
Cokie Roberts hosts this fascinating discussion of the struggles to establish a nation as seen through the eyes of our nation's first First Ladies: Martha Washington, Abigail Adams, and Dolley Madison.
9:00 AM - 9:30 AM
STEM in 30
Learning resources available from STEM in 30.
9:30 AM - 10:30 AM
The Hispanic American Experience
There is no industry in which Hispanic Americans haven't left their indelible mark on history, with some of the most iconic scientists, politicians, singers, actors, artists and more hailing from Hispanic lineage. This program commemorates eminent Hispanic American men and women whose impact have touched all aspects of life.
10:30 AM - 11:00 AM
Real Life 101
Real Life 101 introduces you to real people doing real jobs. From doctors, lawyers and veterinarians to counselors, teachers and entertainers. Real Life 101 takes you on the job so you can see for yourself why these professionals love what they do. Learn about jobs you might not know even existed and the education it takes to put you in the right direction!
11:00 AM - 11:20 AM
Shamu TV
Bringing you face-to-face with the wonders of wildlife through species-focused episodes.
11:30 AM - 12:00 PM
What’s in a Name?
The What's in a Name? series was created to commemorate, preserve, and educate viewers about the origin of the names of Fairfax County's public school buildings. Learn about historic plantations and farms, homes, mills, waterways, one-room schoolhouses, educators, authors, poets, famous Virginians, and more.
12:00 PM - 12:30 PM
Opera Easy
From La Traviata, to Carmen, to Don Giovanni and beyond, every Opera Easy program comes dramatically alive with history, composers, performance and clarifying perspective. Opera Easy bridges the language and times to the story and characters.
12:30 PM - 1:00 PM
Meet the Author
Meet the Author gives students direct access to authors who share their personal stories, offer writing tips, and encourage students to “keep reading, keep writing, keep dreaming.”
1:00 PM - 1:30 PM
Small Business 21st Century
Small Business 21st Century provides viewers with information and education about various aspects of financial literacy regarding retirement, long-term care, healthcare, and living benefits strategies for individuals and families on Main Street. Small business development and sustainability is also a very critical aspect of this programming outreach.
1:30 PM - 2:00 PM
Inside the Founders: Studies in Business Leadership
Inside the Founders Series presents case studies of highly successful enterprises. In each of the 7-12 minute case studies, the company founders will share their stories, philosophies, advice and inspiration, covering topics such as business planning, marketing, people management, sales, and more. These highly crafted segments are the result of hours of on location shooting with each of the founders.
2:00 PM - 3:00 PM
Cultural Competence - Closing the Achievement Gap and Creating Success Among Diverse Learners
Dr. Darryle Craig defines and examines the importance of cultural competence. Craig advises how to use this important skill to help close the achievement gap and promote best practices that create success among diverse learners.
3:00 PM - 4:00 PM
Nelson Mandela: One Man
Viewers will discover how Nelson Mandela's dedication resulted in his inauguration as the first black President of South Africa; his award of the Nobel Peace Prize and ultimately, his inspirational role in overthrowing the Apartheid regime.
4:00 PM - 4:30 PM
Meet the Author
Meet the Author gives students direct access to authors who share their personal stories, offer writing tips, and encourage students to “keep reading, keep writing, keep dreaming.”
4:30 PM - 6:30 PM
Parenting Through Challenging Times: Supporting Your Child Through Life's Ups and Downs
Corrine Coppola guides attendees through hands-on exercises in mindfulness and balance. She discusses and demonstrates several techniques parents can use to bring calm to families' households.
6:30 PM - 7:30 PM
Nelson Mandela: One Man
Viewers will discover how Nelson Mandela's dedication resulted in his inauguration as the first black President of South Africa; his award of the Nobel Peace Prize and ultimately, his inspirational role in overthrowing the Apartheid regime.
7:30 PM - 8:30 PM
Founding Mothers: Remembering the Ladies
Cokie Roberts hosts this fascinating discussion of the struggles to establish a nation as seen through the eyes of our nation's first First Ladies: Martha Washington, Abigail Adams, and Dolley Madison.
8:30 PM - 9:00 PM
What’s in a Name?
The What's in a Name? series was created to commemorate, preserve, and educate viewers about the origin of the names of Fairfax County's public school buildings. Learn about historic plantations and farms, homes, mills, waterways, one-room schoolhouses, educators, authors, poets, famous Virginians, and more.
9:00 PM - 10:00 PM
Town Teams: Bigger Than Baseball
This historical documentary reaches beyond the astonishing popularity of the game and examines the origins and importance of baseball.
10:00 PM - 11:00 PM
Mountains and Life
Mountains and Life journeys to the rooftop places of our world to meet the people who cherish, honour, and fight for them. From farmers, artists, and rescue teams, to scientists, musicians, and monks, this series reveals the different ways these mountain-dwellers have adapted to the high life

Thursday, April 25, 2024

8:00 AM - 9:00 AM
First in War: George Washington and the American Revolution
A panel of historians explores how Washington’s leadership was instrumental in securing American independence.
9:00 AM - 9:30 AM
STEM in 30
Learning resources available from STEM in 30.
9:30 AM - 10:30 AM
Behind A.I.
Everything seems possible today thanks to Artificial Intelligence. But how successful will it be? Whereas more than ever before, technology is a driving force of evolution in our society, that driving force is now running riot. It has become urgent to unveil the scientific foundations of "deep learning" and the new "intelligent algorithms" in order to better understand how machines make our decisions.
10:30 AM - 11:00 AM
The Folklorist
Whether it’s a tale of a legendary lost city, a forgotten hero, or a hoax beyond belief, The Folklorist brings audiences back to each story’s origins and uncovers what’s been left out of text books, and what lives on as folklore.
11:00 AM - 11:30 AM
All the Answers
A fun, fast-paced series that dives into interesting topics of all kinds, taking students on a "did you know" adventure. From pivotal inventions, natural wonders, sports, science, history, and wildlife, to the human body, the magic of our planet, and the vast expanse of our World.
11:30 AM - 12:00 PM
What’s in a Name?
The What's in a Name? series was created to commemorate, preserve, and educate viewers about the origin of the names of Fairfax County's public school buildings. Learn about historic plantations and farms, homes, mills, waterways, one-room schoolhouses, educators, authors, poets, famous Virginians, and more.
12:00 PM - 12:30 PM
Opera Easy
From La Traviata, to Carmen, to Don Giovanni and beyond, every Opera Easy program comes dramatically alive with history, composers, performance and clarifying perspective. Opera Easy bridges the language and times to the story and characters.
12:30 PM - 1:00 PM
Meet the Author
Meet the Author gives students direct access to authors who share their personal stories, offer writing tips, and encourage students to “keep reading, keep writing, keep dreaming.”
1:00 PM - 1:30 PM
American Sign Language Made Easy
ASL is an easy-to-learn, step-by-step approach to learning sign language, complete with drills and practice exercises to increase signing ability and understanding. Clarissa, your effervescent host, will teach you how to sign the alphabet, numbers, food, transportation, emotions, colors, months, time, workplace lingo, small talk and much more. Students will learn grammar, ASL idioms and the use of proper facial expressions to increase understanding.
1:30 PM - 2:00 PM
Inside the Founders: Studies in Business Leadership
Inside the Founders Series presents case studies of highly successful enterprises. In each of the 7-12 minute case studies, the company founders will share their stories, philosophies, advice and inspiration, covering topics such as business planning, marketing, people management, sales, and more. These highly crafted segments are the result of hours of on location shooting with each of the founders.
2:00 PM - 2:30 PM
Real Life 101
Real Life 101 introduces you to real people doing real jobs. From doctors, lawyers and veterinarians to counselors, teachers and entertainers. Real Life 101 takes you on the job so you can see for yourself why these professionals love what they do. Learn about jobs you might not know even existed and the education it takes to put you in the right direction
2:30 PM - 5:30 PM
The Cappies 2023
The Cappies (Critics and Awards Program) is an international program which was launched in FCPS. It recognizes, celebrates, and provides learning experiences for high school theater and journalism students, and teenage playwrights.
5:30 PM - 6:30 PM
Mountains and Life
Mountains and Life journeys to the rooftop places of our world to meet the people who cherish, honour, and fight for them. From farmers, artists, and rescue teams, to scientists, musicians, and monks, this series reveals the different ways these mountain-dwellers have adapted to the high life
6:30 PM - 7:00 PM
Bulletin Board
7:00 PM - 10:30 PM
School Board Meeting
Work sessions of the Board are held to examine subjects in greater depth than is possible during business meetings.
10:30 PM - 11:00 PM
The Folklorist
Whether it’s a tale of a legendary lost city, a forgotten hero, or a hoax beyond belief, The Folklorist brings audiences back to each story’s origins and uncovers what’s been left out of text books, and what lives on as folklore.

Friday, April 26, 2024

8:00 AM - 9:00 AM
Teach! Learn! Discover! Innovation, in Context: Keynote Speaker — Paul Misner
Teach! Learn! Discover! presents keynote speakers recorded at Fairfax County Public Schools’ events and conferences. Each presentation is centered around important subject areas and topics affecting our school communities.
9:00 AM - 9:30 AM
STEM in 30
Learning resources available from STEM in 30.
9:30 AM - 10:30 AM
All the Answers
A fun, fast-paced series that dives into interesting topics of all kinds, taking students on a "did you know" adventure. From pivotal inventions, natural wonders, sports, science, history, and wildlife, to the human body, the magic of our planet, and the vast expanse of our World.
10:30 AM - 11:00 AM
Meet the Author
Meet the Author gives students direct access to authors who share their personal stories, offer writing tips, and encourage students to “keep reading, keep writing, keep dreaming.”
11:00 AM - 11:30 AM
Shamu TV
Bringing you face-to-face with the wonders of wildlife through species-focused episodes.
11:30 AM - 12:00 PM
What’s in a Name?
The What's in a Name? series was created to commemorate, preserve, and educate viewers about the origin of the names of Fairfax County's public school buildings. Learn about historic plantations and farms, homes, mills, waterways, one-room schoolhouses, educators, authors, poets, famous Virginians, and more.
12:00 PM - 12:30 PM
The Art Of…Musical Improvisation
The Art of ... Musical Improvisation teaches students how to go off-script and play from the heart.
12:30 PM - 1:00 PM
Meet the Author
Meet the Author gives students direct access to authors who share their personal stories, offer writing tips, and encourage students to “keep reading, keep writing, keep dreaming.”
1:00 PM - 2:00 PM
Cultural Competence - Closing the Achievement Gap and Creating Success Among Diverse Learners
Dr. Darryle Craig defines and examines the importance of cultural competence.Craig advises how to use this important skill to help close the achievement gap, and promote best practices that create success among diverse learners.
2:00 PM - 3:00 PM
Surviving the Holocaust
Speaking to students at Woodson High School (Fairfax County Public Schools) Irene Fogel Weiss describes how her family was ostracized from society and how the Jewish “ghettos” were created.
3:00 PM - 4:00 PM
Mountains and Life
Mountains and Life journeys to the rooftop places of our world to meet the people who cherish, honour, and fight for them. From farmers, artists, and rescue teams, to scientists, musicians, and monks, this series reveals the different ways these mountain-dwellers have adapted to the high life
4:00 PM - 4:30 PM
Meet the Author
Meet the Author gives students direct access to authors who share their personal stories, offer writing tips, and encourage students to “keep reading, keep writing, keep dreaming.”
4:30 PM - 5:30 PM
Shaping the Presidency
Our panel of guests look back at how George Washington had a profound impact on defining the office of the president and discuss how campaigning, the election process, and how the role of the media affected early presidential candidacies.
5:30 PM - 6:30 PM
Community Keynotes
Each program in this series is an invitation to engage in discussions around important topics affecting our school communities.
6:30 PM - 7:00 PM
American Sign Language Made Easy
ASL is an easy-to-learn, step-by-step approach to learning sign language, complete with drills and practice exercises to increase signing ability and understanding. Clarissa, your effervescent host, will teach you how to sign the alphabet, numbers, food, transportation, emotions, colors, months, time, workplace lingo, small talk and much more. Students will learn grammar, ASL idioms and the use of proper facial expressions to increase understanding.
7:00 PM - 10:30 PM
School Board Meeting ReBroadcast
Work sessions of the Board are held to examine subjects in greater depth than is possible during business meetings.
10:30 PM - 11:00 PM
In Our Backyard: The Opioid and Heroin Crisis
This program explains how opioids impact the brain and body, how people become addicted to opioids and heroin and explores the resources available, where to turn for help, and the power of hope.

Saturday, April 27, 2024

8:00 AM - 9:00 AM
Inaugural Visions: Presidents Washington to Obama
Recorded live at Mount Vernon's Ammerman Student Leadership Program, we look at the presidential inaugurations from George Washington to Barack Obama.
9:00 AM - 9:30 AM
STEM in 30
Learning resources available from STEM in 30.
9:30 AM - 10:30 AM
The Art of Loose Painting in Oils by Carol Hallock
Watch as Carol Hallock paints with easy to learn demonstrations for beginners to advanced painters.
10:30 AM - 11:00 AM
Ethics in a Global Society
Students voice their opinions, concerns, and questions about ethical issues, the roles that these issues play in our society, and the affect on potential careers.
11:00 AM - 11:20 AM
Shamu TV
Bringing you face-to-face with the wonders of wildlife through species-focused episodes.
11:30 AM - 12:00 PM
What’s in a Name?
The What's in a Name? series was created to commemorate, preserve, and educate viewers about the origin of the names of Fairfax County's public school buildings. Learn about historic plantations and farms, homes, mills, waterways, one-room schoolhouses, educators, authors, poets, famous Virginians, and more.
12:00 PM - 12:30 PM
Real Life 101
Real Life 101 introduces you to real people doing real jobs. From doctors, lawyers and veterinarians to counselors, teachers and entertainers. Real Life 101 takes you on the job so you can see for yourself why these professionals love what they do. Learn about jobs you might not know even existed and the education it takes to put you in the right direction!
12:30 PM - 1:00 PM
Meet the Author
Meet the Author gives students direct access to authors who share their personal stories, offer writing tips, and encourage students to “keep reading, keep writing, keep dreaming.”
1:00 PM - 2:00 PM
Nelson Mandela: One Man
Viewers will discover how Nelson Mandela's dedication resulted in his inauguration as the first black President of South Africa; his award of the Nobel Peace Prize and ultimately, his inspirational role in overthrowing the Apartheid regime.
2:00 PM - 3:00 PM
APTV: Project C: Lessons from the American Civil Rights Movement
Series of electronic field trips occurring throughout the Civil Rights fiftieth anniversary years of 2013-2015 that focus on the role of citizenship in a democracy through the study of historical events.
3:00 PM - 4:00 PM
Tricked: Inside the World of Teen Sex Trafficking
TRICKED is a collection of segments produced by Fairfax County Public Schools to educate students about the scouting and trapping techniques that traffickers use in order to help them protect themselves.
4:00 PM - 4:30 PM
Meet the Author
Meet the Author gives students direct access to authors who share their personal stories, offer writing tips, and encourage students to “keep reading, keep writing, keep dreaming.”
4:30 PM - 5:00 PM
The Folklorist
Whether it’s a tale of a legendary lost city, a forgotten hero, or a hoax beyond belief, The Folklorist brings audiences back to each story’s origins and uncovers what’s been left out of text books, and what lives on as folklore.
5:00 PM - 5:30 PM
The Folklorist
Whether it’s a tale of a legendary lost city, a forgotten hero, or a hoax beyond belief, The Folklorist brings audiences back to each story’s origins and uncovers what’s been left out of text books, and what lives on as folklore.
5:30 PM - 6:00 PM
American Sign Language Made Easy
ASL is an easy-to-learn, step-by-step approach to learning sign language, complete with drills and practice exercises to increase signing ability and understanding. Clarissa, your effervescent host, will teach you how to sign the alphabet, numbers, food, transportation, emotions, colors, months, time, workplace lingo, small talk and much more. Students will learn grammar, ASL idioms and the use of proper facial expressions to increase understanding.
6:00 PM - 7:00 PM
Portraits: The First African-American Divas of Song and Opera
“Portraits: The First Black American Divas of Song and Opera,” a theatrical production that depicts Elizabeth Taylor-Greenfield, Sissieretta Jones and Marian Anderson sharing their history and their fabulous voices, a decade ago.
7:00 PM - 8:00 PM
APTV: Project C: Lessons from the American Civil Rights Movement
Series of electronic field trips occurring throughout the Civil Rights fiftieth anniversary years of 2013-2015 that focus on the role of citizenship in a democracy through the study of historical events.
8:00 PM - 9:30 PM
FCPS Parent Resource Center Presents: Getting Past Procrastination: How to Get Your Kids Organized, Focused, and Motivated…Without Being the Bad Guy
Ann Dolin M.Ed. and author of "Getting Past Procrastination" shares tips on getting kids organized, focused and motivated.
9:30 PM - 10:00 PM
Meet The Author: Alicia D. Williams
Author Alicia D. Williams says, the inspiration behind her award-winning book, Genesis Begins Again, came from “trying to figure out” what she wanted to write.
10:00 PM - 11:00 PM
The Folklorist
Whether it’s a tale of a legendary lost city, a forgotten hero, or a hoax beyond belief, The Folklorist brings audiences back to each story’s origins and uncovers what’s been left out of text books, and what lives on as folklore.
10:00 PM - 10:30 PM
Ethics in a Global Society
Students voice their opinions, concerns, and questions about ethical issues, the roles that these issues play in our society, and the affect on potential careers.
10:30 PM - 11:00 PM
The Folklorist
Whether it’s a tale of a legendary lost city, a forgotten hero, or a hoax beyond belief, The Folklorist brings audiences back to each story’s origins and uncovers what’s been left out of text books, and what lives on as folklore.

Sunday, April 28, 2024

8:00 AM - 9:00 AM
Founding Mothers: Remembering the Ladies
Cokie Roberts hosts this fascinating discussion of the struggles to establish a nation as seen through the eyes of our nation's first First Ladies: Martha Washington, Abigail Adams, and Dolley Madison.
9:00 AM - 9:30 AM
STEM in 30
Learning resources available from STEM in 30.
9:30 AM - 10:30 AM
The Art of Loose Painting in Oils by Carol Hallock
Watch as Carol Hallock paints with easy to learn demonstrations for beginners to advanced painters.
10:30 AM - 11:00 AM
Inside the Founders: Studies in Business Leadership
Inside the Founders Series presents case studies of highly successful enterprises. In each of the 7-12 minute case studies, the company founders will share their stories, philosophies, advice and inspiration, covering topics such as business planning, marketing, people management, sales, and more. These highly crafted segments are the result of hours of on location shooting with each of the founders.
11:00 AM - 11:30 AM
American Sign Language Made Easy
ASL is an easy-to-learn, step-by-step approach to learning sign language, complete with drills and practice exercises to increase signing ability and understanding. Clarissa, your effervescent host, will teach you how to sign the alphabet, numbers, food, transportation, emotions, colors, months, time, workplace lingo, small talk and much more. Students will learn grammar, ASL idioms and the use of proper facial expressions to increase understanding.
11:30 AM - 12:00 PM
What’s in a Name?
The What's in a Name? series was created to commemorate, preserve, and educate viewers about the origin of the names of Fairfax County's public school buildings. Learn about historic plantations and farms, homes, mills, waterways, one-room schoolhouses, educators, authors, poets, famous Virginians, and more.
12:00 PM - 3:00 PM
The Cappies 2023
The Cappies (Critics and Awards Program) is an international program which was launched in FCPS. It recognizes, celebrates, and provides learning experiences for high school theater and journalism students, and teenage playwrights.
3:00 PM - 4:00 PM
Nelson Mandela: One Man
Viewers will discover how Nelson Mandela's dedication resulted in his inauguration as the first black President of South Africa; his award of the Nobel Peace Prize and ultimately, his inspirational role in overthrowing the Apartheid regime.
4:00 PM - 4:30 PM
Meet the Author
Meet the Author gives students direct access to authors who share their personal stories, offer writing tips, and encourage students to “keep reading, keep writing, keep dreaming.”
4:30 PM - 6:30 PM
Parenting Through Challenging Times: Supporting Your Child Through Life's Ups and Downs
Corrine Coppola guides attendees through hands-on exercises in mindfulness and balance. She discusses and demonstrates several techniques parents can use to bring calm to families' households.
6:30 PM - 7:30 PM
Cultural Competence
Dr. Darryle Craig defines and examines the importance of cultural competence.Craig advises how to use this important skill to help close the achievement gap, and promote best practices that create success among diverse learners.
7:30 PM - 8:30 PM
Founding Mothers: Remembering the Ladies
Cokie Roberts hosts this fascinating discussion of the struggles to establish a nation as seen through the eyes of our nation's first First Ladies: Martha Washington, Abigail Adams, and Dolley Madison.
8:30 PM - 9:00 PM
What’s in a Name?
The What's in a Name? series was created to commemorate, preserve, and educate viewers about the origin of the names of Fairfax County's public school buildings. Learn about historic plantations and farms, homes, mills, waterways, one-room schoolhouses, educators, authors, poets, famous Virginians, and more.
9:00 PM - 10:00 PM
Town Teams: Bigger Than Baseball
This historical documentary reaches beyond the astonishing popularity of the game and examines the origins and importance of baseball.
10:00 PM - 11:00 PM
Mountains and Life
Mountains and Life journeys to the rooftop places of our world to meet the people who cherish, honour, and fight for them. From farmers, artists, and rescue teams, to scientists, musicians, and monks, this series reveals the different ways these mountain-dwellers have adapted to the high life

Schedule for April 29-May 5, 2024

Monday, April 29, 2024

8:00 AM - 8:30 AM
Small Business 21st Century
Small Business 21st Century provides viewers with information and education about various aspects of financial literacy regarding retirement, long-term care, healthcare, and living benefits strategies for individuals and families on Main Street. Small business development and sustainability is also a very critical aspect of this programming outreach.
8:30 AM - 9:45 AM
FCPS Parent Resource Center Presents: Raising Children with Healthy Self-Esteem in a High Pressure Culture
Rachel Bailey, M.A., CPDPE, shares tools to help foster self-esteem in children. She discusses treating children with respect, allowing them to express their feelings, teaching skills and empowering children.
10:00 AM - 10:30 AM
History Notes: The Music of Washington's World
The programs feature improvisational skits by The Improv Troupe that highlight issues students face every day.
10:30 AM - 12:00 PM
FCPS Parent Resource Center Presents: Getting Past Procrastination: How to Get Your Kids Organized, Focused, and Motivated…Without Being the Bad Guy
Ann Dolin M.Ed. and author of "Getting Past Procrastination" shares tips on getting kids organized, focused and motivated.
12:00 PM - 12:30 PM
American Sign Language Made Easy
ASL is an easy-to-learn, step-by-step approach to learning sign language, complete with drills and practice exercises to increase signing ability and understanding. Clarissa, your effervescent host, will teach you how to sign the alphabet, numbers, food, transportation, emotions, colors, months, time, workplace lingo, small talk and much more. Students will learn grammar, ASL idioms and the use of proper facial expressions to increase understanding.
12:30 PM - 1:00 PM
What's in a Name?
The goal of these videos is to promote and preserve the history of Fairfax County and Fairfax County Public Schools.
1:00 PM - 2:00 PM
Meet the Author: John Grisham
John Grisham has created a court room drama series for readers featuring Theodore Boone, a savvy 13-year-old, who knows a lot about the law. The "Theodore Boone: Kid Lawyer" series finds the amateur attorney battling injustice with critical thinking, solid research, and deductive reasoning. During the live webcast, Grisham discusses how he develops plots and enlivens his characters. Student reporters explore the roles of officers of the court.
2:00 PM - 3:00 PM
Funding a Nation: Washington, Jefferson and Hamilton
Our first president and two members of his cabinet discuss and debate the ways and means of financing the government of our fledgling nation.
3:00 PM - 3:30 PM
Ethics in a Global Society
Students voice their opinions, concerns, and questions about ethical issues, the roles that these issues play in our society, and the affect on potential careers.
3:30 PM - 5:00 PM
FCPS Parent Resource Center Presents: Raising Children with Healthy Self-Esteem in a High Pressure Culture
Rachel Bailey, M.A., CPDPE, shares tools to help foster self-esteem in children. She discusses treating children with respect, allowing them to express their feelings, teaching skills and empowering children.
5:00 PM - 5:30 PM
Community Keynotes: Concussion Protocol
Each program in this series is an invitation to engage in discussions around important topics affecting our school communities.
5:30 PM - 6:00 PM
Shamu TV
Bringing you face-to-face with the wonders of wildlife through species-focused episodes.
6:00 PM - 7:00 PM
Titanic:The Band Played On
Taking a fresh look at the Titanic disaster, the film uncovers new details about the heroic band of musicians and the role they played in the tragedy. Included are interviews with renowned experts and descendants of the band's musicians to delve further into the story that has lasted well beyond their lifetime.
7:00 PM - 8:00 PM
The Folklorist
Whether it’s a tale of a legendary lost city, a forgotten hero, or a hoax beyond belief, The Folklorist brings audiences back to each story’s origins and uncovers what’s been left out of text books, and what lives on as folklore.
8:00 PM - 8:30 PM
What's in a Name?
The goal of these videos is to promote and preserve the history of Fairfax County and Fairfax County Public Schools.
8:30 PM - 9:30 PM
APTV: Unstoppable -The Road to Women's Rights
Produced by Alabama Public Television, Unstoppable: The Road to Women’s Rights will focus on the women’s suffrage movement, the struggle for women’s equality and the role of women in politics today.
9:30 PM - 10:45 PM
FCPS Parent Resource Center Presents: Getting Past Procrastination: How to Get Your Kids Organized, Focused, and Motivated…Without Being the Bad Guy
Ann Dolin M.Ed. and author of "Getting Past Procrastination" shares tips on getting kids organized, focused and motivated.

Tuesday, April 30, 2024

8:00 AM - 8:30 AM
Meet the Author: John Grisham
John Grisham has created a court room drama series for readers featuring Theodore Boone, a savvy 13-year-old, who knows a lot about the law. The "Theodore Boone: Kid Lawyer" series finds the amateur attorney battling injustice with critical thinking, solid research, and deductive reasoning. During the live webcast, Grisham discusses how he develops plots and enlivens his characters. Student reporters explore the roles of officers of the court.
8:30 AM - 9:00 AM
Into the Outdoors
Into the Outdoors aims to create environmental awareness and outdoor lifestyles that empower our next generation to become sustainable stewards of Planet Earth. But it’s not all about science, there's craziness and laughter mixed in, because -- well -- learning should be fun.
9:00 AM - 9:30 AM
What's in a Name?
The goal of these videos is to promote and preserve the history of Fairfax County and Fairfax County Public Schools.
9:30 AM - 10:30 AM
Black American Experience
The Black American Experience series features African Americans who left their stamp on history and celebrates over 200 years of change in America. From children of slavery to the first African American elected President, this series is an inspiring journey of courage. Their stories are a vivid reminder that Yes, We Can overcome hardship and oppression through the strength of our beliefs and personal sacrifice.
10:30 AM - 11:00 AM
Meet the Author: Ernesto Cisneros
Ernesto Cisneros is the award-winning author (and educator) of Efren Divided, which received national acclaim for its “honest depiction of characters” with whom young adults can identify. His follow-up book, Falling Short, has received two International Latino Book awards.
11:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Nelson Mandela: One Man
Viewers will discover how Nelson Mandela's dedication resulted in his inauguration as the first black President of South Africa; his award of the Nobel Peace Prize and ultimately, his inspirational role in overthrowing the Apartheid regime.
12:00 PM - 12:30 PM
Meet the Author: Jodi Lyn Anderson
On this edition of Meet the Author, Anderson will discuss her fantasy fiction book series, Thirteen Witches, which follows the adventures of Rosie who must defeat thirteen evil witches in book one. Rosie’s adventure continues in books 2 & 3.
12:30 PM - 2:00 PM
FCPS Parent Resource Center Presents: Getting Past Procrastination: How to Get Your Kids Organized, Focused, and Motivated…Without Being the Bad Guy
Ann Dolin M.Ed. and author of "Getting Past Procrastination" shares tips on getting kids organized, focused and motivated.
4:00 PM - 4:30 PM
It Could Happen To Any of Us - The Truth About Opioids and Xanax
Produced by Fairfax County Public Schools.
4:30 PM - 5:00 PM
In Our Backyard: The Opioid and Heroin Crisis
This program explains how opioids impact the brain and body, how people become addicted to opioids and heroin and explores the resources available, where to turn for help, and the power of hope.
5:00 PM - 5:30 PM
Small Business 21st Century
Small Business 21st Century provides viewers with information and education about various aspects of financial literacy regarding retirement, long-term care, healthcare, and living benefits strategies for individuals and families on Main Street. Small business development and sustainability is also a very critical aspect of this programming outreach.
5:30 PM - 6:30 PM
Portraits: The First African-American Divas of Song and Opera
“Portraits: The First Black American Divas of Song and Opera,” a theatrical production that depicts Elizabeth Taylor-Greenfield, Sissieretta Jones and Marian Anderson sharing their history and their fabulous voices, a decade ago.
6:30 PM - 7:00 PM
Into the Outdoors
Into the Outdoors aims to create environmental awareness and outdoor lifestyles that empower our next generation to become sustainable stewards of Planet Earth. But it’s not all about science, there's craziness and laughter mixed in, because -- well -- learning should be fun.
7:00 PM - 7:30 PM
The Art Of…Musical Improvisation
The Art of ... Musical Improvisation teaches students how to go off-script and play from the heart.
7:30 PM - 8:00 PM
Discover Engineering
DiscoverE has collected a series of articles which offer suggestions, activities with just a few materials, and videos you can use to engage your students or child in engineering.
8:00 PM - 8:30 PM
It Could Happen To Any of Us - The Truth About Opioids and Xanax
Produced by Fairfax County Public Schools.
8:30 PM - 9:00 PM
In Our Backyard: The Opioid and Heroin Crisis
This program explains how opioids impact the brain and body, how people become addicted to opioids and heroin and explores the resources available, where to turn for help, and the power of hope.
9:00 PM - 10:15 PM
FCPS Parent Resource Center Presents: Getting Past Procrastination: How to Get Your Kids Organized, Focused, and Motivated…Without Being the Bad Guy
Ann Dolin M.Ed. and author of "Getting Past Procrastination" shares tips on getting kids organized, focused and motivated.
10:15 PM - 11:00 PM
Virginia Chamber Orchestra: Music in the Life of President Lincoln
Music in the Life of President Lincoln illustrates what Lincoln’s musical preferences and experiences reveal about him as a man and a leader, and about his vision for music as a way to reunite the country after the Civil War.

Wednesday, May 1, 2024

8:00 AM - 8:30 AM
It Could Happen To Any of Us - The Truth About Opioids and Xanax
Produced by Fairfax County Public Schools.
8:30 AM - 9:00 AM
In Our Backyard: The Opioid and Heroin Crisis
This program explains how opioids impact the brain and body, how people become addicted to opioids and heroin and explores the resources available, where to turn for help, and the power of hope.
9:00 AM - 9:30 AM
The Folklorist
Whether it’s a tale of a legendary lost city, a forgotten hero, or a hoax beyond belief, The Folklorist brings audiences back to each story’s origins and uncovers what’s been left out of text books, and what lives on as folklore.
9:30 AM - 10:00 AM
Shamu TV
Bringing you face-to-face with the wonders of wildlife through species-focused episodes.
10:00 AM - 10:30 AM
Meet the Author
Meet the Author gives students direct access to authors who share their personal stories, offer writing tips, and encourage students to “keep reading, keep writing, keep dreaming.”
10:30 AM - 11:00 AM
American Sign Language Made Easy
ASL is an easy-to-learn, step-by-step approach to learning sign language, complete with drills and practice exercises to increase signing ability and understanding. Clarissa, your effervescent host, will teach you how to sign the alphabet, numbers, food, transportation, emotions, colors, months, time, workplace lingo, small talk and much more. Students will learn grammar, ASL idioms and the use of proper facial expressions to increase understanding.
11:00 AM - 11:30 AM
Black American Experience
The Black American Experience series features African Americans who left their stamp on history and celebrates over 200 years of change in America. From children of slavery to the first African American elected President, this series is an inspiring journey of courage. Their stories are a vivid reminder that Yes, We Can overcome hardship and oppression through the strength of our beliefs and personal sacrifice.
11:30 AM - 12:30 PM
Surviving the Holocaust
Speaking to students at Woodson High School (Fairfax County Public Schools) Irene Fogel Weiss describes how her family was ostracized from society and how the Jewish “ghettos” were created.
12:30 PM - 1:30 PM
The Native American Experience
Although our Founding Fathers, Presidents, and military leaders are celebrated as heroes of American culture, the valuable contributions made by indigenous people to many key events in the country's history are often disregarded. Let us delve into the remarkable lives and achievements of Native American men and women to examine their exceptional accomplishments.
1:30 PM - 2:30 PM
Portraits: The First African-American Divas of Song and Opera
“Portraits: The First Black American Divas of Song and Opera,” a theatrical production that depicts Elizabeth Taylor-Greenfield, Sissieretta Jones and Marian Anderson sharing their history and their fabulous voices, a decade ago.
2:30 PM - 3:00 PM
Meet the Author
Meet the Author gives students direct access to authors who share their personal stories, offer writing tips, and encourage students to “keep reading, keep writing, keep dreaming.”
3:00 PM - 4:00 PM
Community Keynotes
Each program in this series is an invitation to engage in discussions around important topics affecting our school communities.
4:00 PM - 4:30 PM
Small Business 21st Century
Small Business 21st Century provides viewers with information and education about various aspects of financial literacy regarding retirement, long-term care, healthcare, and living benefits strategies for individuals and families on Main Street. Small business development and sustainability is also a very critical aspect of this programming outreach.
4:30 PM - 5:00 PM
American Sign Language Made Easy
ASL is an easy-to-learn, step-by-step approach to learning sign language, complete with drills and practice exercises to increase signing ability and understanding. Clarissa, your effervescent host, will teach you how to sign the alphabet, numbers, food, transportation, emotions, colors, months, time, workplace lingo, small talk and much more. Students will learn grammar, ASL idioms and the use of proper facial expressions to increase understanding.
5:00 PM - 6:00 PM
Surviving the Holocaust
Speaking to students at Woodson High School (Fairfax County Public Schools) Irene Fogel Weiss describes how her family was ostracized from society and how the Jewish “ghettos” were created.
6:00 PM - 6:30 PM
It Could Happen To Any of Us - The Truth About Opioids and Xanax
Produced by Fairfax County Public Schools.
6:30 PM - 7:00 PM
American Sign Language Made Easy
ASL is an easy-to-learn, step-by-step approach to learning sign language, complete with drills and practice exercises to increase signing ability and understanding. Clarissa, your effervescent host, will teach you how to sign the alphabet, numbers, food, transportation, emotions, colors, months, time, workplace lingo, small talk and much more. Students will learn grammar, ASL idioms and the use of proper facial expressions to increase understanding.
7:00 PM - 10:00 PM
The Cappies 2023
The Cappies (Critics and Awards Program) is an international program which was launched in FCPS. It recognizes, celebrates, and provides learning experiences for high school theater and journalism students, and teenage playwrights.
10:00 PM - 11:00 PM
First in War: George Washington and the American Revolution
A panel of historians explores how Washington’s leadership was instrumental in securing American independence.

Thursday, May 2, 2024

8:00 AM - 8:30 AM
Small Business 21st Century
Small Business 21st Century provides viewers with information and education about various aspects of financial literacy regarding retirement, long-term care, healthcare, and living benefits strategies for individuals and families on Main Street. Small business development and sustainability is also a very critical aspect of this programming outreach.
8:30 AM - 9:00 PM
American Sign Language Made Easy
ASL is an easy-to-learn, step-by-step approach to learning sign language, complete with drills and practice exercises to increase signing ability and understanding. Clarissa, your effervescent host, will teach you how to sign the alphabet, numbers, food, transportation, emotions, colors, months, time, workplace lingo, small talk and much more. Students will learn grammar, ASL idioms and the use of proper facial expressions to increase understanding.
9:00 PM - 9:30 PM
The Black American Experience
The Black American Experience series features African Americans who left their stamp on history and celebrates over 200 years of change in America. From children of slavery to the first African American elected President, this series is an inspiring journey of courage. Their stories are a vivid reminder that Yes, We Can overcome hardship and oppression through the strength of our beliefs and personal sacrifice.
9:30 AM - 11:30 AM
FCPS Parent Resource Center Presents: Parenting Through Challenging Times: Supporting Your Child Through Life's Ups and Downs
Corrine Coppola guides attendees through hands-on exercises in mindfulness and balance. She discusses and demonstrates several techniques parents can use to bring calm to families' households.
11:30 AM - 12:30 PM
APTV Project C: Lessons from the American Civil Rights Movement
Series of electronic field trips occurring throughout the Civil Rights fiftieth anniversary years of 2013-2015 that focus on the role of citizenship in a democracy through the study of historical events.
12:30 PM - 1:30 PM
The Constitution and Executive Power
Students and educators joined host Julie Silverbrook, executive director of The Constitutional Sources Project, and historians Joseph Ellis and Carol Berkin for an exploration of executive powers.Audience: Students in Grades 9-12.
1:30 PM - 2:00 PM
What's in a Name?
The goal of these videos is to promote and preserve the history of Fairfax County and Fairfax County Public Schools.
2:00 PM - 3:00 PM
Funding a Nation: Washington, Jefferson and Hamilton
Our first president and two members of his cabinet discuss and debate the ways and means of financing the government of our fledgling nation.
3:00 PM - 3:30 PM
Ethics in a Global Society: Bioresearch and Government
Students voice their opinions, concerns, and questions about ethical issues, the roles that these issues play in our society, and the affect on potential careers.
3:30 PM - 5:00 PM
FCPS Parent Resource Center Presents: Raising Children with Healthy Self-Esteem in a High Pressure Culture
Rachel Bailey, M.A., CPDPE, shares tools to help foster self-esteem in children. She discusses treating children with respect, allowing them to express their feelings, teaching skills and empowering children.
5:00 PM - 5:30 PM
Meet the Author: Jamie Sumner
Author Jamie Sumner’s books feature kids with disabilities: physical, neurodivergent, and mental health related. She approaches these topics with sensitivity and experience. She is the mom of a son with cerebral palsy. Join the conversation with author Jamie Sumner as she talks about her book: Roll with It, Time to Roll (sequel), Summer of June, Tune It Out, and One Kid’s Trash.
5:30 PM - 6:30 PM
Community Keynotes
Each program in this series is an invitation to engage in discussions around important topics affecting our school communities.
6:30 PM - 7:00 PM
Meet the Author: Jerdine Nolan
Meet the Author gives students direct access to authors who share their personal stories, offer writing tips, and encourage students to “keep reading, keep writing, keep dreaming.”
7:00 PM - 7:30 PM
The Black American Experience
The Black American Experience series features African Americans who left their stamp on history and celebrates over 200 years of change in America. From children of slavery to the first African American elected President, this series is an inspiring journey of courage. Their stories are a vivid reminder that Yes, We Can overcome hardship and oppression through the strength of our beliefs and personal sacrifice.
7:30 PM - 10:30 PM
The Cappies 2023
The Cappies (Critics and Awards Program) is an international program which was launched in FCPS. It recognizes, celebrates, and provides learning experiences for high school theater and journalism students, and teenage playwrights.
10:30 PM - 11:00 PM
The Folklorist
Whether it’s a tale of a legendary lost city, a forgotten hero, or a hoax beyond belief, The Folklorist brings audiences back to each story’s origins and uncovers what’s been left out of text books, and what lives on as folklore.

Friday, May 3, 2024

8:00 AM - 8:30 AM
Meet the Author
Meet the Author gives students direct access to authors who share their personal stories, offer writing tips, and encourage students to “keep reading, keep writing, keep dreaming.”
8:30 AM - 9:00 AM
All the Answers
A fun, fast-paced series that dives into interesting topics of all kinds, taking students on a "did you know" adventure. From pivotal inventions, natural wonders, sports, science, history, and wildlife, to the human body, the magic of our planet, and the vast expanse of our World.
9:00 AM - 9:30 AM
National Gallery of Art
9:30 AM - 10:00 AM
Small Business 21st Century
Small Business 21st Century provides viewers with information and education about various aspects of financial literacy regarding retirement, long-term care, healthcare, and living benefits strategies for individuals and families on Main Street. Small business development and sustainability is also a very critical aspect of this programming outreach.
10:00 AM - 10:30 AM
American Sign Language Made Easy
ASL is an easy-to-learn, step-by-step approach to learning sign language, complete with drills and practice exercises to increase signing ability and understanding. Clarissa, your effervescent host, will teach you how to sign the alphabet, numbers, food, transportation, emotions, colors, months, time, workplace lingo, small talk and much more. Students will learn grammar, ASL idioms and the use of proper facial expressions to increase understanding.
10:30 AM - 11:00 AM
What's in a Name?
The goal of these videos is to promote and preserve the history of Fairfax County and Fairfax County Public Schools.
11:00 AM - 11:30 AM
Meet the Author: Maria Gianferrari
Meet the Author gives students direct access to authors who share their personal stories, offer writing tips, and encourage students to “keep reading, keep writing, keep dreaming.”
11:30 AM - 12:30 PM
Cultural Competence: Closing the Achievement Gap and Creating Success Among Diverse Learners
Dr. Darryle Craig defines and examines the importance of cultural competence.Craig advises how to use this important skill to help close the achievement gap, and promote best practices that create success among diverse learners.
12:30 PM - 1:30 PM
History Notes: The Music of Washington's World
Students discover the music of Pre-Revolutionary America including music written about George Washington, music heard on the battlefields and in the ballroom, and the traditional songs of African slaves
1:30 PM - 2:00 PM
What's in a Name?
The goal of these videos is to promote and preserve the history of Fairfax County and Fairfax County Public Schools.
2:00 PM - 3:00 PM
The Hispanic American Experience
There is no industry in which Hispanic Americans haven't left their indelible mark on history, with some of the most iconic scientists, politicians, singers, actors, artists and more hailing from Hispanic lineage. This program commemorates eminent Hispanic American men and women whose impact have touched all aspects of life.
3:00 PM - 4:00 PM
Shaping the Presidency
Our panel of guests look back at how George Washington had a profound impact on defining the office of the president and discuss how campaigning, the election process, and how the role of the media affected early presidential candidacies.
4:00 PM - 6:30 PM
2024 FCPS Retirement Ceremony
The annual FCPS Retirement Ceremony was held on May 1, 2024, at Thomas Jefferson High School for Science and Technology.
6:30 PM - 7:00 PM
It Could Happen To Any of Us - The Truth About Opioids and Xanax
Produced by Fairfax County Public Schools.
7:00 PM - 10:00 PM
The Cappies 2023
The Cappies (Critics and Awards Program) is an international program which was launched in FCPS. It recognizes, celebrates, and provides learning experiences for high school theater and journalism students, and teenage playwrights.
10:00 PM - 11:00 PM
Cultural Competence: Closing the Achievement Gap and Creating Success Among Diverse Learners
Dr. Darryle Craig defines and examines the importance of cultural competence.Craig advises how to use this important skill to help close the achievement gap, and promote best practices that create success among diverse learners.

Saturday, May 4, 2024

8:00 AM - 8:30 AM
It Could Happen To Any of Us - The Truth About Opioids and Xanax
Produced by Fairfax County Public Schools.
8:30 AM - 9:00 AM
In Our Backyard: The Opioid and Heroin Crisis
This program explains how opioids impact the brain and body, how people become addicted to opioids and heroin and explores the resources available, where to turn for help, and the power of hope.
9:00 AM - 9:30 AM
The Folklorist
Whether it’s a tale of a legendary lost city, a forgotten hero, or a hoax beyond belief, The Folklorist brings audiences back to each story’s origins and uncovers what’s been left out of text books, and what lives on as folklore.
9:30 AM - 10:00 AM
Shamu TV
Bringing you face-to-face with the wonders of wildlife through species-focused episodes.
10:00 AM - 10:30 AM
Small Business 21st Century
Small Business 21st Century provides viewers with information and education about various aspects of financial literacy regarding retirement, long-term care, healthcare, and living benefits strategies for individuals and families on Main Street. Small business development and sustainability is also a very critical aspect of this programming outreach.
10:30 AM - 11:00 AM
American Sign Language Made Easy
ASL is an easy-to-learn, step-by-step approach to learning sign language, complete with drills and practice exercises to increase signing ability and understanding. Clarissa, your effervescent host, will teach you how to sign the alphabet, numbers, food, transportation, emotions, colors, months, time, workplace lingo, small talk and much more. Students will learn grammar, ASL idioms and the use of proper facial expressions to increase understanding.
11:00 AM - 11:30 AM
The Folklorist
Whether it’s a tale of a legendary lost city, a forgotten hero, or a hoax beyond belief, The Folklorist brings audiences back to each story’s origins and uncovers what’s been left out of text books, and what lives on as folklore.
11:30 AM - 12:30 PM
APTV: Unstoppable -The Road to Women's Rights
Produced by Alabama Public Television, Unstoppable: The Road to Women’s Rights will focus on the women’s suffrage movement, the struggle for women’s equality and the role of women in politics today.
12:30 PM - 1:30 PM
Community Keynotes
Each program in this series is an invitation to engage in discussions around important topics affecting our school communities.
1:30 PM - 2:00 PM
AD/HD Teens Talk
High school seniors, diagnosed with AD/HD, share what teaching strategies and learning techniques worked, or failed, as they face the myriad of challenges of a high school setting.
2:00 PM - 3:00 PM
Portraits: The First African-American Divas of Song and Opera
“Portraits: The First Black American Divas of Song and Opera,” a theatrical production that depicts Elizabeth Taylor-Greenfield, Sissieretta Jones and Marian Anderson sharing their history and their fabulous voices, a decade ago.
2:30 PM - 3:00 PM
The Folklorist
Whether it’s a tale of a legendary lost city, a forgotten hero, or a hoax beyond belief, The Folklorist brings audiences back to each story’s origins and uncovers what’s been left out of text books, and what lives on as folklore.
3:00 PM - 3:35 PM
Exploring Naviance Student
Exploring Naviance Student demonstrates how the Naviance platform can help support FCPS students in planning and acheiving their postsecondary goals. Audience: High School parents.
3:35 PM - 4:00 PM
American Sign Language Made Easy
ASL is an easy-to-learn, step-by-step approach to learning sign language, complete with drills and practice exercises to increase signing ability and understanding. Clarissa, your effervescent host, will teach you how to sign the alphabet, numbers, food, transportation, emotions, colors, months, time, workplace lingo, small talk and much more. Students will learn grammar, ASL idioms and the use of proper facial expressions to increase understanding.
4:00 PM - 4:30 PM
Meet the Author: Jodi Lyn Anderson
On this edition of Meet the Author, Anderson will discuss her fantasy fiction book series, Thirteen Witches, which follows the adventures of Rosie who must defeat thirteen evil witches in book one. Rosie’s adventure continues in books 2 & 3.
4:30 PM - 5:30 PM
Surviving the Holocaust
Speaking to students at Woodson High School (Fairfax County Public Schools) Irene Fogel Weiss describes how her family was ostracized from society and how the Jewish “ghettos” were created.
5:30 PM - 6:00 PM
STEM In 30
STEM in 30 is produced by the Smithsonian's National Air and Space Museum.
6:00 PM - 6:30 PM
It Could Happen To Any of Us - The Truth About Opioids and Xanax
Produced by Fairfax County Public Schools.
6:30 PM - 7:00 PM
In Our Backyard: The Opioid and Heroin Crisis
This program explains how opioids impact the brain and body, how people become addicted to opioids and heroin and explores the resources available, where to turn for help, and the power of hope.
7:00 PM - 9:30 PM
2024 FCPS Retirement Ceremony
The annual FCPS Retirement Ceremony was held on May 1, 2024, at Thomas Jefferson High School for Science and Technology.
9:30 PM - 10:00 PM
Community Keynotes
Each program in this series is an invitation to engage in discussions around important topics affecting our school communities.
10:00 PM - 11:00 PM
First in War: George Washington and the American Revolution
A panel of historians explores how Washington’s leadership was instrumental in securing American independence.

Sunday, May 5, 2024

8:00 AM - 8:30 AM
Ethics in a Global Society
Students voice their opinions, concerns, and questions about ethical issues, the roles that these issues play in our society, and the affect on potential careers.
8:30 AM - 10:00 AM
FCPS Parent Resource Center Presents: Raising Children with Healthy Self-Esteem in a High Pressure Culture
Rachel Bailey, M.A., CPDPE, shares tools to help foster self-esteem in children. She discusses treating children with respect, allowing them to express their feelings, teaching skills and empowering children.
10:00 AM - 10:30 AM
Small Business 21st Century
Small Business 21st Century provides viewers with information and education about various aspects of financial literacy regarding retirement, long-term care, healthcare, and living benefits strategies for individuals and families on Main Street. Small business development and sustainability is also a very critical aspect of this programming outreach.
10:30 AM - 11:00 AM
What's in a Name?
The goal of these videos is to promote and preserve the history of Fairfax County and Fairfax County Public Schools.
11:00 AM - 11:30 AM
American Sign Language Made Easy
ASL is an easy-to-learn, step-by-step approach to learning sign language, complete with drills and practice exercises to increase signing ability and understanding. Clarissa, your effervescent host, will teach you how to sign the alphabet, numbers, food, transportation, emotions, colors, months, time, workplace lingo, small talk and much more. Students will learn grammar, ASL idioms and the use of proper facial expressions to increase understanding.
11:30 AM - 12:30 PM
APTV: Unstoppable -The Road to Women's Rights
Produced by Alabama Public Television, Unstoppable: The Road to Women’s Rights will focus on the women’s suffrage movement, the struggle for women’s equality and the role of women in politics today.
12:30 PM - 3:30 PM
The Cappies 2023
The Cappies (Critics and Awards Program) is an international program which was launched in FCPS. It recognizes, celebrates, and provides learning experiences for high school theater and journalism students, and teenage playwrights.
3:30 PM - 4:00 PM
The Art Of…Musical Improvisation
The Art of ... Musical Improvisation teaches students how to go off-script and play from the heart.
4:00 PM - 5:00 PM
Portraits: The First African-American Divas of Song and Opera
“Portraits: The First Black American Divas of Song and Opera,” a theatrical production that depicts Elizabeth Taylor-Greenfield, Sissieretta Jones and Marian Anderson sharing their history and their fabulous voices, a decade ago.
5:00 PM - 6:00 PM
Community Keynotes
Each program in this series is an invitation to engage in discussions around important topics affecting our school communities.
6:00 PM - 6:30 PM
The Folklorist
Whether it’s a tale of a legendary lost city, a forgotten hero, or a hoax beyond belief, The Folklorist brings audiences back to each story’s origins and uncovers what’s been left out of text books, and what lives on as folklore.
6:30 PM - 7:30 PM
Surviving the Holocaust
Speaking to students at Woodson High School (Fairfax County Public Schools) Irene Fogel Weiss describes how her family was ostracized from society and how the Jewish “ghettos” were created.
7:30 PM - 8:30 PM
Meet the Author: Jerdine Nolan
Meet the Author gives students direct access to authors who share their personal stories, offer writing tips, and encourage students to “keep reading, keep writing, keep dreaming.”
8:30 PM - 9:30 PM
APTV: Unstoppable -The Road to Women's Rights
Produced by Alabama Public Television, Unstoppable: The Road to Women’s Rights will focus on the women’s suffrage movement, the struggle for women’s equality and the role of women in politics today.
9:30 PM - 10:45 PM
FCPS Parent Resource Center Presents: Getting Past Procrastination: How to Get Your Kids Organized, Focused, and Motivated…Without Being the Bad Guy
Ann Dolin M.Ed. and author of "Getting Past Procrastination" shares tips on getting kids organized, focused and motivated.