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Title of Digital Core Program #1
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Origin
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Edgemont
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SYNDICATED
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Regular Schedule
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Total Times Aired at Regularly Scheduled Time
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Number of Pre-emptions
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Saturday, 7a, 7:30a, 8a, 8:30a & 9a, 7/3-9/4/10
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50
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0
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Length of Program
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Age of Target Audience
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E/I Symbol Used As Required
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30 minutes
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From
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To
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Y
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13 years
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16 years
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Describe the educational and informational objective of the program and how it meets the definition of Core Programming
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[13.1] This series depicts the everyday lives of teenagers in the ficticious town of Edgemont, generally focusing on the children's activities at AC McKinley Secondary School. It's designed to entertain, inform and educate its core teen audience about issues that arise in school and at home, i.e., forming and maintaining family, friendship and romantic relationships, and facing ethical and moral choices. The program strives to demonstrate models of behavior for teen viewers, allowing them to consider choices that they may face, to witness potential outcomes of such choices, and to gain positive tools that may be used to resolve issues and conflicts in constructive ways. The series also touches on significant societal issues (ranging from diversity, racism and sexual identity to divorce, teen pregnancy, bullying, and alcohol/substance abuse), intending to stimulate conversations and complement classroom discussions.
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Title of Digital Core Program #2
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Origin
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Eco Company
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SYNDICATED
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Regular Schedule
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Total Times Aired at Regularly Scheduled Time
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Number of Pre-emptions
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Saturday, 9:30a, 7/3-9/25/10
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13
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0
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Length of Program
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Age of Target Audience
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E/I Symbol Used As Required
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30 minutes
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From
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To
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Y
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13 years
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16 years
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Describe the educational and informational objective of the program and how it meets the definition of Core Programming
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[13.1] Eco Company explores all aspects of being green and understanding how our actions impact the world. The E-Co team find out about global warming by asking questions to discover the truths and myths of the global warming issue. They learn about alternative energies by visiting wind farms and solar installations and discovering new energy technologies currently under development. They learn more about recycling, conservation and organics. The E-Team profiles teens and school organizations who have taken it upon themselves to make a difference, young entrepreneurs who are taking their passion for green to develop ideas, and new products for a sustainable future. Most importantly, each story and each feature is reported by teens and told from their perspective. Additionally, each week the show will provide practical tips that teens and people of all ages can use in their daily lives.
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Title of Digital Core Program #3
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Origin
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This Week in Baseball
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NETWORK
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Regular Schedule
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Total Times Aired at Regularly Scheduled Time
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Number of Pre-emptions
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Saturday, 12:30p, 7/3-9/25/10
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12
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1
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Length of Program
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Age of Target Audience
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E/I Symbol Used As Required
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30 minutes
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From
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To
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Y
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13 years
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16 years
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Describe the educational and informational objective of the program and how it meets the definition of Core Programming
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[13.1] "THIS WEEK IN BASEBALL" highlights the pro-social on-and-off the field activities of Major League Baseball's leading players and coaches. Working with the National Association for Sports and Physical Education (NASPE), the program seeks to provide today's youth with educational messages that can have an impact on development of lifestyle behaviors. The program portrays the positive outcomes that result from dedication, hard work, self-discipline, teamwork, practice and personal responsibilities. The program also relates the achievements and experiences of baseball players to potential achievements in life.
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Total Times Aired
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Number of Preemptions for other than Breaking News
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Number of Preemptions Rescheduled
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12
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1
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1
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Date Preempted/Episode #
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If rescheduled, date and time reschedule
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Is the rescheduled date the second home?
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8/28 / #1121
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8/28 @ 11:30a
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N
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If rescheduled, were promotional efforts made to notify the public of rescheduled date and time?
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Y
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Reason for Preemption
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SPORTS
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Title of Digital Core Program #4
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Origin
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Aqua Kids
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SYNDICATED
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Regular Schedule
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Total Times Aired at Regularly Scheduled Time
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Number of Pre-emptions
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Saturday, 7:00a, 9/11-9/25/10
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3
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0
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Length of Program
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Age of Target Audience
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E/I Symbol Used As Required
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30 minutes
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From
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To
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Y
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13 years
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16 years
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Describe the educational and informational objective of the program and how it meets the definition of Core Programming
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[13.1] Aqua Kids provides core programming in the area of biology and specifically the ecosystem related to the ocean, its tributaries and estuaries. Children can learn about the resources of the oceans and how protection of oceans is necessary to present and future generations. Not only does the show teach biological topics, but it aims to enrich children's lives by making them aware of future generations, the role they play now, and for generations into the future, with the biggest ecosystem on earth - the oceans. Each episode provides information related to a specific topic and gives an educational approach to understand the topic related to the entire ecosystem of the earth. Aqua Kids uses the technique of near peer mentors i.e., children to teach other children. Each episode employs Aqua Kids who ask questions and experience first hand the experience of the topic. For example, children might feed Manatees to experience the graceful, gentle nature of the animal and learn about their biology or dig through piles of silt dredged from the ocean depths to look for shark teeth to understand how shark continually grow teeth and lose old rows of teeth.
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Title of Digital Core Program #5
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Origin
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Dragonfly TV
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SYNDICATED
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Regular Schedule
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Total Times Aired at Regularly Scheduled Time
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Number of Pre-emptions
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Saturday, 7:30a, 9/11-9/25/10
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3
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0
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Length of Program
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Age of Target Audience
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E/I Symbol Used As Required
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30 minutes
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From
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To
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Y
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13 years
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16 years
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Describe the educational and informational objective of the program and how it meets the definition of Core Programming
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[13.1] Dragonfly TV is an award-winning multi-media science education program combining television, community outreach, the internet, and fun. The show engages millions of children, parents and teachers in accessible, hands-on science activities, and is designed to appeal to children from diverse ethnic, socioeconomic, and educational backgrounds. Dragonfly TV reveals that if kids can dream it, they can do it!
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Title of Digital Core Program #6
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Origin
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Swap TV
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SYNDICATED
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Regular Schedule
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Total Times Aired at Regularly Scheduled Time
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Number of Pre-emptions
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Saturday, 8:00a, 9/11-9/25/10
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3
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0
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Length of Program
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Age of Target Audience
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E/I Symbol Used As Required
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30 minutes
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From
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To
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Y
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13 years
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16 years
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Describe the educational and informational objective of the program and how it meets the definition of Core Programming
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[13.1] Swap TV explores the opposite lives of the participating youngsters as they learn about different cultures and family settings. Young viewers are exposed to the special interests of the swapping youngsters, and what adjustments they make as they adapt to different situations in life. The program teaches tolerance of various races, creeds and backgrounds, while exposing an appreciation to another's way of life. The episodes are informative, entertaining, and promote good social values and respect.
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Title of Digital Core Program #7
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Origin
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MadAbout
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SYNDICATED
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Regular Schedule
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Total Times Aired at Regularly Scheduled Time
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Number of Pre-emptions
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Saturday, 8:30a, 9/11-9/25/10
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3
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0
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Length of Program
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Age of Target Audience
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E/I Symbol Used As Required
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30 minutes
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From
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To
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Y
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13 years
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16 years
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Describe the educational and informational objective of the program and how it meets the definition of Core Programming
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[13.1] MadAbout conveys important messages related to financial literacy, nutrition, earth science, ecology, health, life skills and fitness that tie to state and national education standards. MadAbout explores being "green" and understanding how our actions impact the world. The MadAbout team find out about healthy snacks and proper exercise through sketch comedy segments. Music videos teach financial literacy and the importance of family budgeting. Animation reinforces concepts of cyber bully prevention. The program also uses the technique of sketch comedy, music videos, animation and kid on the street interviews to teach, entertain and inspire teens to make quality life decisions. The diverse and dynamic cast of young people who make up the MadAbout cast combine their natural curiosity with their enthusiasm to inform teens and their families about society's most important issues and life skills.
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Title of Digital Core Program #8
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Origin
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Career Day
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SYNDICATED
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Regular Schedule
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Total Times Aired at Regularly Scheduled Time
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Number of Pre-emptions
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Saturday, 9:00a, 9/11-9/25/10
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3
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0
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Length of Program
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Age of Target Audience
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E/I Symbol Used As Required
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30 minutes
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From
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To
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Y
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13 years
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16 years
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Describe the educational and informational objective of the program and how it meets the definition of Core Programming
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[13.1] Career Day introduces young adults to career exploration and awareness, providing an avenue to view experts in their respective fields as they discuss their work, the education/training required to prepare for the job, and experiences that led them to choose their career. As the National Alliance of Business recommended in its 1999 publication Preparing Young People for Tomorrow's Workplace, "Middle school is an ideal age at which to expose students to the challenging world of work." The program's motivational and inspirational message, as offered by each guest, empowers audiences of all ages to investigate career opportunities, which has been proven to enhance academic performance, facilitate high school completion, and encourage post-secondary education.
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Title of Digital Core Program #9
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Origin
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Edgemont
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SYNDICATED
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Regular Schedule
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Total Times Aired at Regularly Scheduled Time
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Number of Pre-emptions
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Monday-Friday, 2:00p, 7/1-9/17/10; Wednesday-Friday, 9/22-9/24/10; Wednesday only, 9/29 (UFN)
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62
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0
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Length of Program
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Age of Target Audience
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E/I Symbol Used As Required
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30 minutes
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From
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To
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Y
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13 years
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16 years
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Describe the educational and informational objective of the program and how it meets the definition of Core Programming
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[13.2] This series depicts the everyday lives of teenagers in the ficticious town of Edgemont, generally focusing on the children's activities at AC McKinley Secondary School. It's designed to entertain, inform and educate its core teen audience about issues that arise in school and at home, i.e., forming and maintaining family, friendship and romantic relationships, and facing ethical and moral choices. The program strives to demonstrate models of behavior for teen viewers, allowing them to consider choices that they may face, to witness potential outcomes of such choices, and to gain positive tools that may be used to resolve issues and conflicts in constructive ways. The series also touches on significant societal issues (ranging from diversity, racism and sexual identity to divorce, teen pregnancy, bullying, and alcohol/substance abuse), intending to stimulate conversations and complement classroom discussions.
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Title of Digital Core Program #10
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Origin
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Aqua Kids
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SYNDICATED
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Regular Schedule
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Total Times Aired at Regularly Scheduled Time
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Number of Pre-emptions
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Saturday, 2:00p, 7/3-9/4/10
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10
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0
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Length of Program
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Age of Target Audience
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E/I Symbol Used As Required
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30 minutes
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From
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To
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Y
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13 years
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16 years
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Describe the educational and informational objective of the program and how it meets the definition of Core Programming
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[13.2] Aqua Kids provides core programming in the area of biology and specifically the ecosystem related to the ocean, its tributaries and estuaries. Children can learn about the resources of the oceans and how protection of oceans is necessary to present and future generations. Not only does the show teach biological topics, but it aims to enrich children's lives by making them aware of future generations, the role they play now, and for generations into the future, with the biggest ecosystem on earth - the oceans. Each episode provides information related to a specific topic and gives an educational approach to understand the topic related to the entire ecosystem of the earth. Aqua Kids uses the technique of near peer mentors i.e., children to teach other children. Each episode employs Aqua Kids who ask questions and experience first hand the experience of the topic. For example, children might feed Manatees to experience the graceful, gentle nature of the animal and learn about their biology or dig through piles of silt dredged from the ocean depths to look for shark teeth to understand how shark continually grow teeth and lose old rows of teeth.
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Title of Digital Core Program #11
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Origin
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Dragonfly TV
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SYNDICATED
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Regular Schedule
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Total Times Aired at Regularly Scheduled Time
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Number of Pre-emptions
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Monday, 2:00p, 9/20-9/27/10
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2
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0
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Length of Program
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Age of Target Audience
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E/I Symbol Used As Required
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30 minutes
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From
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To
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Y
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13 years
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16 years
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Describe the educational and informational objective of the program and how it meets the definition of Core Programming
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[13.2] Dragonfly TV is an award-winning multi-media science education program combining television, community outreach, the internet, and fun. The show engages millions of children, parents and teachers in accessible, hands-on science activities, and is designed to appeal to children from diverse ethnic, socioeconomic, and educational backgrounds. Dragonfly TV reveals that if kids can dream it, they can do it!
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Title of Digital Core Program #12
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Origin
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Swap TV
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SYNDICATED
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Regular Schedule
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Total Times Aired at Regularly Scheduled Time
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Number of Pre-emptions
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Tuesday, 2:00p, 9/21-9/28/10
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2
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0
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Length of Program
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Age of Target Audience
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E/I Symbol Used As Required
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30 minutes
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From
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To
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Y
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13 years
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16 years
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Describe the educational and informational objective of the program and how it meets the definition of Core Programming
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[13.2] Swap TV explores the opposite lives of the participating youngsters as they learn about different cultures and family settings. Young viewers are exposed to the special interests of the swapping youngsters, and what adjustments they make as they adapt to different situations in life. The program teaches tolerance of various races, creeds and backgrounds, while exposing an appreciation to another's way of life. The episodes are informative, entertaining, and promote good social values and respect.
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Title of Digital Core Program #13
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Origin
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Ariel & Zoey & Eli Too
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SYNDICATED
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Regular Schedule
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Total Times Aired at Regularly Scheduled Time
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Number of Pre-emptions
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Thursday, 2:00p, 9/30 (UFN)
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1
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0
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Length of Program
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Age of Target Audience
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E/I Symbol Used As Required
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30 minutes
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From
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To
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Y
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13 years
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16 years
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Describe the educational and informational objective of the program and how it meets the definition of Core Programming
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[13.2] Young performers Ariel & Zoey (tween twins) & Eli (their younger brother) introduce young viewers to people who have accomplished great things, and who have a positive message. They tour across the country, performing concerts for the children of our heroic troops and others, and attempt to show (by example) the importance of volunteerism, i.e., working with the homeless, in animal shelters, etc. They also interview interesting people...everything from a federal judge to the CEO of Domino's Pizza, who have important things to share with teens, such as listening to parents, and what one gains from hard work, sacrifice and perserverence.
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Title of Digital Core Program #14
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Origin
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9th Period
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SYNDICATED
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Regular Schedule
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Total Times Aired at Regularly Scheduled Time
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Number of Pre-emptions
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Saturday, 2p:00, 9/11-9/25/10
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3
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0
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Length of Program
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Age of Target Audience
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E/I Symbol Used As Required
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30 minutes
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From
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To
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Y
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13 years
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16 years
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Describe the educational and informational objective of the program and how it meets the definition of Core Programming
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[13.2] During school, they're top-notch students, working hard to make the grade. But come 9th period, the textbooks are gone, and the three kids team up together to use the observation and deductive reasoning skills they've developed in class to solve the town's mysteries and crimes. Peyton, the bright athlete, and Conner, the skateboarder/science whiz, meet up with leader of the pack, inquisitive Meg, under her favorite magnolia tree every Friday. That's when they put their detective minds together to figure out everything from who stole the car from the school parking lot, to who owns the long-lost ring they stumbled upon on the creek bed. Young viewers become engrossed as they use their own cognitive skills to solve the mysteries along with the 9th Period team. Every episode includes a moral lesson, integrating interesting science facts and other classroom knowledge.
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