CABLEVISION'S POWER TO LEARN AND C-SPAN TEAM TO OFFER LOCAL HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS ONCE-IN-A-LIFETIME LEARNING EXPERIENCE AT REPUBLICAN NATIONAL CONVENTION
BETHPAGE, NY - September 2, 2004 - Power to Learn, Cablevision Systems Corporation's nationally recognized education initiative, has partnered with C-SPAN to give local students an unforgettable, non-partisan glimpse into the democratic process by attending the Republican National Convention.
Students from Watchung Hills Regional High School in New Jersey and Bethpage High School on Long Island had the opportunity to learn about all aspects of the convention - from experiencing the high-tech security and talking to snipers to interfacing with delegates, touring the convention floor and gaining a first-hand look at convention media coverage with C-SPAN, the only network offering gavel to gavel coverage of the convention. In addition, students had the opportunity to discuss issues with elected officials from their hometowns. Power to Learn helped prepare students for this important event, which will culminate in the students documenting their experiences in an online Web journal at Powertolearn.com.
"We are pleased, in partnership with C-SPAN, to be taking advantage of this unique opportunity for students to engage in and learn about our political process by attending a national political convention," said Trent Anderson, Cablevision's vice president of education. "Our goal is to provide these students with a firm understanding of all the things that go into a convention and the singular place this event occupies in our political process. The final benefit, both for these students and many others, will be the documentation of this valuable experience on the Powertolearn.com Web site.
"This was an incredibly unique educational opportunity for these students who gained a great deal of insight into the political process," said Terrence Clark, assistant superintendent for instruction and technology of the Bethpage school district. "We are thrilled Power to Learn partnered with CSPAN on this project bringing a very meaningful learning experience to these students."
On Monday, New Jersey students visited with Congressman Mike Ferguson (R- NJ) and on Tuesday, Bethpage, NY students met with Senator Carl Louis Marcellino (R- NY). With the FUSE studio right across the street from the convention, students also had the opportunity to take part in a special live broadcast from the Republican National Convention of FUSE's "Daily Download," a live, daily one hour show showcasing the hottest new music videos, featuring special live performances from today's hottest artists.
Of the over ½ million students in Cablevision's Power to Learn community, the nine students who attended this unique learning opportunity were chosen by their high schools to represent their communities.
Participating students included:
Watchung Hills Regional High School, New Jersey
Liza Horowitz
Chris Kirchner
Jessica Lin
Ravi Naresh
Erik Straub
Bethpage High School, New York
Olivia Ildefanso
Brian McGrath
Daniel McGrath
Ian Peikon
Power to Learn, Cablevision's nationally recognized education initiative, empowers K-12 learning in the tri-state area by making technology in the classroom useful and by 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.
About Cablevision
Cablevision Systems Corporation is one of the nation's leading entertainment and telecommunications companies. Its cable television operations serve more than 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, WE 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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