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Schedule for November 18-24, 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 - 3:30 PM
2024 Retirement Ceremony
The annual FCPS Retirement Ceremony was held on May 1, 2024, at Thomas Jefferson High School for Science and Technology. - 3:30 PM - 4:00 PM
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. - 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.
- 8:00 AM - 9:00 AM
Inaugural Visions
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 - 10:00 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. - 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM
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. - 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM
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. - 12:00 PM - 1:30 PM
The Natice 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
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. - 2:30 PM - 4:30 PM
2024 Retirement Ceremony
The annual FCPS Retirement Ceremony was held on May 1, 2024, at Thomas Jefferson High School for Science and Technology. - 4:30 PM - 7:30 PM
Cappies 2024
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
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. - 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.
- 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
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. - 11:00 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
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
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
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. - 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
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. - 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, honor, 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
- 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 textbooks, 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
Shamu TV
Bringing you face-to-face with the wonders of wildlife through species-focused episodes. - 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
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. - 2:30 PM - 5:30 PM
The Cappies 2024
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, honor, 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
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.” - 7:00 PM - 8:15 PM
FCPS Honors 2024
Excellence in teaching students, leading schools, and providing support is what Fairfax County Public Schools is all about. The Department of Human Resources sponsors recognition of outstanding performers as they seek to create and demonstrate the best instructional and support practices. - 8:15 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 - 10:30 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. - 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 textbooks, and what lives on as folklore.
- 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, honor, 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 - 10:00 PM
The Cappies 2024
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 - 10:30 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. - 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.
- 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 effect 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 - 3:00 PM
The Cappies 2024
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
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 textbooks, 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 textbooks, 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 textbooks, 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 effect 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 textbooks, and what lives on as folklore.
- 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 2024
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
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. - 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 - 8:00 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. - 8:00 PM - 9:15 PM
FCPS Honors 2024
Excellence in teaching students, leading schools, and providing support is what Fairfax County Public Schools is all about. The Department of Human Resources sponsors recognition of outstanding performers as they seek to create and demonstrate the best instructional and support practices. - 9:15 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, honor, 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 November 25-December 1, 2024
- 8:00 AM - 9:00 AM
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. - 9:00 AM - 10:00 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
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
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. - 11:00 AM - 11:30 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. - 11:30 AM - 12:00 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. - 12:00 PM - 1:00 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. - 1:00 PM - 1:30 PM
Creating George WASHINGTON
Students get a behind-the-scenes look at the creation of "George WASHINGTON", an orchestral work by Pulitzer Prize-winning composer Roger Reynolds. - 1:30 PM - 2:00 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 - 2:00 PM - 2:30 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. - 2:30 PM - 3:00 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. - 3:00 PM - 4:00 PM
Voices and Visions
The lives and works of renowned American poets are interpreted through dramatic readings, archival photographs, dance, performances, and interviews in this inspiring series. Poets include Langston Hughes, Robert Frost, Emily Dickinson, and Elizabeth Bishop. - 4:00 PM - 5:00 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. - 5:00 PM - 5:30 PM
Conversation with the ISS & Astronaut Kjell Lindgren
Astronaut Kjell Lindgren, on board the International Space Station, talks with friends, staff and students from his alma mater, Robinson Secondary School in Fairfax, Virginia. Dr. Lindgren is a graduate of Robinson’s Class of 1991. - 5:30 PM - 6:15 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. - 6:15 PM - 7:00 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. - 7:00 PM - 10:00 PM
Cappies Gala 2024
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
Titanic: The Band That Played On
- 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
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 - 9:00 AM - 9:30 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. - 9:30 AM - 10:00 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.” - 10:00 AM - 11:00 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. - 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 - 2:30 PM
Cappies Gala 2024
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. - 2:30 PM - 4:30 PM
2024 Retirement Ceremony
The annual FCPS Retirement Ceremony was held on May 1, 2024, at Thomas Jefferson High School for Science and Technology. - 4:30 PM - 5:00 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. - 5:00 PM - 5:30 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.” - 5:30 PM - 6:00 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. - 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
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 - 7:30 PM - 9:00 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. - 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 PM - 11:00 PM
Teach! Learn! Discover!: Permission to Feel: Keynote Speaker - Dr. Marc Brackett
- 8:00 AM - 9:00 AM
Community Keynotes
Each program in this series is an invitation to engage in discussions around important topics affecting our school communities. - 9:00 AM - 9:30 AM
Conversation with the ISS & Astronaut Kjell Lindgren
Astronaut Kjell Lindgren, on board the International Space Station, talks with friends, staff and students from his alma mater, Robinson Secondary School in Fairfax, Virginia. Dr. Lindgren is a graduate of Robinson’s Class of 1991. - 9:30 AM - 10:00 AM
Creating george WASHINGTON
Students get a behind-the-scenes look at the creation of "George WASHINGTON", an orchestral work by Pulitzer Prize-winning composer Roger Reynolds. - 10:00 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 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. - 11:30 PM - 12:15 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. - 12:15 PM - 1:00 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. - 1:00 PM - 1:45 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. - 1:45 PM - 2:30 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. - 2:30 PM - 3:00 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! - 3:00 PM - 3:30 PM
Community Keynotes: Concussion Protocol
Dr. Catherine McGill shares her expertise on the science behind concussions and how research is driving new management strategies. Certified Athletic Trainer Kathy Ayers discusses the stages a student athlete must go through before returning to play after a concussion. - 3:30 PM - 4:30 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. - 4:30 PM - 5:30 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. - 5:30 PM - 6:00 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. - 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
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. - 8:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Community Keynotes
Each program in this series is an invitation to engage in discussions around important topics affecting our school communities. - 9:00 PM - 10:30 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. - 10:30 PM - 11:00 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.
- 8:00 AM - 9:00 AM
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. - 9:00 AM - 10:00 AM
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. - 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
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. - 11:00 AM - 11:30 AM
Audrey Bechler Reflections
"Audrey Bechler Reflections" is a short film about Audrey Bechler (born 1934) and her paintings. Audrey talks about how she came to live in Waldoboro, Maine; her early years on the North Shore in Massachusetts, struggles and breakthroughs as an artist; how nature influences her work and her interaction with the natural world. - 11:30 AM - 12:00 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.” - 12:00 PM - 1:00 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. - 1:00 PM - 1:30 PM
Creating George WASHINGTON
Students get a behind-the-scenes look at the creation of "George WASHINGTON", an orchestral work by Pulitzer Prize-winning composer Roger Reynolds. - 1:30 PM - 2:00 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! - 2:00 PM - 2:30 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.” - 2:30 PM - 3:00 PM
The Art Of…Musical Improvisation
The Art of ... Musical Improvisation teaches students how to go off-script and play from the heart. - 3:00 PM - 3:30 PM
Shamu TV
Bringing you face-to-face with the wonders of wildlife through species-focused episodes. Click for online activities. - 3:30 PM - 6:30 PM
Cappies Gala 2024
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. - 6:30 PM - 7:00 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. - 7:00 PM - 8:00 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. - 8:00 PM - 9:15 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. - 9:15 PM - 10:00 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. - 10:00 PM - 10:30 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. - 10:30 PM - 11:00 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.
- 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
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! - 9:00 AM - 9:30 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. - 9:30 AM - 10:00 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. - 10:00 AM - 10:30 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. - 10:30 AM - 11:30 AM
The Challenges of Nationhood: Presidential Perspectives
Explores the struggles to establish a nation as seen through the eyes of our nation's first four presidents—George Washington, John Adams, Thomas Jefferson, and James Madison. Cokie Roberts moderates this spirited discussion. - 11:30 AM - 12:00 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. - 12:00 PM - 12:30 PM
Science How?
Students watched how scientists and other experts used tools and technology in their work. - 12:30 PM - 1:15 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. - 1:15 PM - 2:00 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. - 2:00 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
National Gallery of Art
- 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
Creating George WASHINGTON
Students get a behind-the-scenes look at the creation of "George WASHINGTON", an orchestral work by Pulitzer Prize-winning composer Roger Reynolds. - 5:00 PM - 5:30 PM
Science How?
Students watched how scientists and other experts used tools and technology in their work. - 5:30 PM - 6:30 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. - 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 - 10:30 PM
Cappies Gala 2024
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
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 AM - 9:00 AM
Community Keynotes
Each program in this series is an invitation to engage in discussions around important topics affecting our school communities. - 9:00 AM - 9:30 AM
Conversation with the ISS & Astronaut Kjell Lindgren
Astronaut Kjell Lindgren, on board the International Space Station, talks with friends, staff and students from his alma mater, Robinson Secondary School in Fairfax, Virginia. Dr. Lindgren is a graduate of Robinson’s Class of 1991. - 9:30 AM - 10:00 AM
Creating George WASHINGTON
Students get a behind-the-scenes look at the creation of "George WASHINGTON", an orchestral work by Pulitzer Prize-winning composer Roger Reynolds. - 10:00 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 - 12:00 PM
Founding Mothers
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. - 12:00 PM - 1:15 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. - 1:15 PM - 2:00 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. - 2:00 PM - 2:30 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. - 2:30 PM - 3:00 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! - 3:00 PM - 3:30 PM
Community Keynotes: Concussion Protocol
Dr. Catherine McGill shares her expertise on the science behind concussions and how research is driving new management strategies. Certified Athletic Trainer Kathy Ayers discusses the stages a student athlete must go through before returning to play after a concussion. - 3:30 PM - 4:30 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. - 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
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. - 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
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. - 8:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Community Keynotes
Each program in this series is an invitation to engage in discussions around important topics affecting our school communities. - 9:00 PM - 9:30 PM
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. - 9:30 PM - 10:30 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. - 10:30 PM - 11:00 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.
- 8:00 AM - 9:00 AM
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. - 9:00 AM - 10:00 AM
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. - 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
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. - 11:00 AM - 11:30 AM
Small Business
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. - 11:30 AM - 12:00 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! - 12:00 PM - 1:00 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. - 1:00 PM - 1:30 PM
Creating George WASHINGTON
Students get a behind-the-scenes look at the creation of "George WASHINGTON", an orchestral work by Pulitzer Prize-winning composer Roger Reynolds. - 1:30 PM - 2:00 PM
Shamu TV
Bringing you face-to-face with the wonders of wildlife through species-focused episodes. Click for online activities. - 2:00 PM - 2:30 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.” - 2:30 PM - 3:00 PM
The Art Of…Musical Improvisation
The Art of ... Musical Improvisation teaches students how to go off-script and play from the heart. - 3:00 PM - 4:00 PM
Voices and Visions
The lives and works of renowned American poets are interpreted through dramatic readings, archival photographs, dance, performances, and interviews in this inspiring series. Poets include Langston Hughes, Robert Frost, Emily Dickinson, and Elizabeth Bishop. - 4:00 PM - 5:00 PM
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. - 5:00 PM - 6:00 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. - 6:00 PM - 6:30 PM
STEM in 30
STEM in 30 is produced by the Smithsonian's National Air and Space Museum. - 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 - 8:15 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. - 8:15 PM - 9:00 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. - 9:00 PM - 11:00 PM
FCPS Parent Resource Center Presents: From Chaos to Calm - 10 Ways to Stop Power Struggles with Author Kirk Martin
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.
