CABLEVISION'S POWER TO LEARN BRINGS "INTERNET SMARTS" TO BROOKLYN STUDENTS
BROOKLYN, NY, February 5, 2004 - Cablevision Systems Corporation's Power To Learn, a multi-faceted initiative dedicated to integrating technology into education, today hosted an interactive classroom demonstration with New York City Council Member Dominic Recchia at P.S. 215 in Brooklyn.
The event, which highlighted the use of broadband technology in the classroom, consisted of a visit to a fourth grade class in the computer lab where students were learning about Internet safety. Focused on K-12 teachers, students and parents, Power To Learn's "Internet Smarts" curriculum provides a forum for teachers and parents to work with children to understand online behaviors and practices that are safe and appropriate.
The "Internet Smarts" program includes online, interactive case studies that explore current Internet issues such as music downloading, personal information privacy and copyright rules. As part of the day's activities, all students received a family resource booklet, "Internet Smarts: Safeguarding Your Children in Cyberspace", that provides answers to frequently asked questions about Internet use and offers practical strategies for parents as they explore Internet use with their children. An overview of the program, including valuable online resources and interactive case studies can be found at www.powertolearn.com.
"As a member of the City Council Education Committee, I am committed to bringing the latest technology to schools in my district," Recchia said. "Cablevision's Power to Learn program incorporates a valuable interactive learning tool that will help educators and students to successfully navigate the Internet. I am pleased to partner with Cablevision in this effort."
"Power To Learn has made a commitment to bring high-speed Internet access to schools and libraries across Cablevision's service area. Along with providing this cutting edge technology, the initiative has also created an online learning community at www.powertolearn.com. Our 'Internet Smarts' curriculum will help teachers parents and students safely navigate the Internet together," said Trent Anderson, Cablevision Vice President of Education.
Power to Learn, Cablevision's nationally recognized educational initiative, empowers K-12 learning in the tri-state area by making technology in the classroom useful and facilitating the home-school connection. By the end of 2004, more than 2,100 schools and libraries throughout Cablevision's New York metropolitan service area will receive high-speed Internet access and more than 85% of schools in Cablevision's service area will receive free cable television service as a result of this initiative. In addition, teachers, students and parents benefit from innovative educational content and tools available on www.powertolearn.com, a broadband Web resource dedicated to facilitating K-12 learning and the home-school connection. As part of Power to Learn's partnership with NYC, every school in Cablevision's NYC service area will be offered free high-speed Internet access for up to 25 computers, including free installation, cable modem and router.
About Cablevision
Cablevision Systems Corporation is one of the nation's leading entertainment and telecommunications companies. Its cable television operations serve 3 million households in the New York metropolitan area. The company's advanced telecommunications offerings include its iO: Interactive Optimum digital television offering, Optimum Online high-speed Internet service, Optimum Voice digital voice-over-cable service, and its Lightpath integrated business communications services. Cablevision's Rainbow Media Holdings LLC operates several successful programming businesses, including AMC, IFC (The Independent Film Channel), and other national and regional networks. Rainbow also is a 50 percent partner in Fox Sports Net. In 2003, Cablevision's Rainbow DBS launched its VOOM satellite service, the first service to offer a comprehensive array of high-definition (HD) television programming. In addition to its telecommunications and programming businesses, Cablevision is the controlling owner of Madison Square Garden and its sports teams, the New York Knicks, Rangers and Liberty. The company also operates New York's famed Radio City Music Hall, and owns and operates Clearview Cinemas. Additional information about Cablevision Systems Corporation is available on the Web at www.cablevision.com.
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