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MetroFocus: ‘Education Innovation’ Full Episode
This half-hour program takes on some of the controversial issues and new trends in education, with New York City Schools Chancellor Dennis Walcott and more.
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Arts & Culture
NYC-ARTS: Brooklyn Superheroes at the London Cultural Olympiad
Choreographer Elizabeth Streb talks about her latest gizmo, a 30-foot wheel. Her company has been commissioned by the London Olympics to perform in the summer's Cultural Olympiad in London.
Documentary
Celebrating the Stories of Our Community: Yelena Makhnin
This month, our Community Stories campaign highlights Russian American, Yelena Makhnin. Here, Makhnin discusses emigrating from Russia to the U.S. and the value of public television in making the arts accessible to all New Yorkers.
Current Affairs
MetroFocus: The New Tech Economy
A panel of educators and city leaders discussed technological innovation and what it will mean for the city's economic future.
Need to Know: Brain Drain
Should the government make it easier for foreign-born, hi-tech workers to stay in the U.S., as companies like Google and Microsoft argue? Or are these workers already undercutting the job market for Americans? Need to Know’s Rick Karr travels to Silicon Valley and NYC to investigate.
Current Affairs
MetroFocus: Reclaiming Public Space
Brooklynites, with the group 596 Acres, explain how they're transforming vacant city lots into green spaces for everyone.
Arts & Culture
NYC-ARTS Top Five: May 15 - 21
This week's NYC-ARTS Top Five features "February House" at The Public Theater, "DanceAfrica: 35th Anniversary Celebration" at BAM, and more.
Current Affairs
MetroFocus: The Grading Teachers Project
How should teachers be evaluated? Share your opinion with MetroFocus.
Arts & Culture
Dispatch from the Downton Abbey Diaspora
'Downton Dish' blogger Deborah Gilbert provides the latest 'Downton' scoop, just in time for THIRTEEN's re-broadcast of Season Two, Thursdays beginning May 17 at 9 p.m.
Current Affairs
MetroFocus: Eight NYC High Schools Among Top 100 in U.S.
A report by "U.S. News and World Report" found that 7 of the best high schools in New York are in New York City.
Current Affairs
MetroFocus: Where Leaders Stand on Medical Marijuana in NY