Charter Schools, Part 1: In Favor
School choice is a hot topic of discussion, and many parents opt to send their kids to charter schools instead of traditional public school. However, there are efforts in the state to lift the cap on charter schools, a controversial issue, and tonight in the first of a two part discussion on the subject, we hear from a local parent who says her children deserve a better choice.
Filmmaker Larry Hott
Filmmaker Larry Hott of Florentine Films discusses his latest production, Rising Voices looking at how modern culture and media are threatening to cause the “death” of the native spoken language of the Lakota Native Americans. WGBY will broadcast Rising Voices at 8PM on Monday November 16.
Life with Monte: Medical Marijuana
Monte Belmonte gets a tour of the new New England Treatment Access medical marijuana dispensary Center in Northampton. The operation opened on September 28 and has already served hundreds of patients holding medical marijuana cards. This is the second facility in Massachusetts run by NETA, with the other one being in Brookline.
Double Edge Theatre
Double Edge Theater, located in Ashfield, is currently engaged in the national and international tour of the Grand Parade of the 20th century.
Double Edge recently worked with students in Springfield, presenting this fascinating period of U.S. history, in a way that both captivated their audience and hooked them on history. Carolee McGrath talks with Matthew Glassman and Amrita Ramanan from Double Edge to talk about this innovative way of engaging children with history.
