I know this is going to sound crazy as everyone on this list is involved with DVD, streaming, and other diverse modes of delivery, but I have to try.
My nephew is going to a small private elementary school in northern VA. Since I'm involved with educational media, I was asked to go to their library and see if I could help with adding/matching materials to their curriculum. It turns out that they don't even have a DVD player and can't get the acquisition of one approved. The newer teachers are expecting to highlight their content with media, but the administration of course thinks it's "leisure" and the sweet librarian is trying very hard to make everyone happy. It makes me wonder how rampant this type of situation is. I'm donating a DVD player, thanks to the National Media Market giving them out with registration a couple of years ago. PBS is actually looking to see if they have any tapes left lying around. I know A&E destroyed any they had. If you know of any source that might still have some lying around that they'd like to get rid of (for K-8) I'd really like to hear about it. On a happier note - Michelle Obama visited my high school a couple of weeks ago! Best, Rachel Rachel Gordon Energized Films www.energizedfilms.com
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