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Streaming Videos
Our brand new videos are available to watch from the links below. For other videos, simply select the category of your subject on the left and find the video link there.
2008-09 Year End Celebration Video - NEW!
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Take a look back at the highlights of the 2008-2009 school year, from the opening of two new buildings, to the search for a new superintendent.
Parent Talk: New K-5 Textbook Adoption of Everyday Math -
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Join host Sierre Usher as she discusses our district’s new K-5 mathematics curriculum, “Everyday Mathematics”, with Sue Farag, Elementary Learning Services Executive Director, and Shane Vondracek, a 1st grade teacher who helped pilot this exciting new program last year.
Defense Secretary Speaks at East High's Graduation
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U.S. Secretary of Defense Robert Gates returned to his alma mater to speak at East High School's commencement ceremony on Wednesday, May 28.
Parent Talk: B.I.S.T. Program - Behavior Intervention Support Team -
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Teresa Fliger and host Sierre Usher discuss B.I.S.T., a new behavior intervention program which opened in 11 elementary schools this past year. The program stresses a carefully planned, nuturing approach to discipline which has been proven to be more effective in long-term behavior modification than old forms of discipline based on punishment.
School News: May 26, 2009
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In this edition of School News: Pleasant Valley Middle School gets their principal back from Kuwait, Adams Elementary receives the Red Carpet Award, Colvin Elementary teacher receives the Excellence in Public Service Award, Earhart Environmental Magnet holds a dedication ceremony for their school, Gordon Parks Academy receives a statue from David and Toni Parks, Lincoln Elementary has a Fiesta, and Isely Traditional Magnet learns about the community. Anchors are Jesse Nichols and Jecica Toledo from Metro Boulevard.
Tech Focus - May, 2009 Edition
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This month, we visit the Elementary School Tech Fest, and see how students in Wichita are learning about the weather alongside students from across the country. We also learn about a social bookmarking site called Del.i.cious, check out the educational websites Into the Book and Hippocampus, and learn about the print capture feature in Smart Notebook 10.0.
Parent Talk: Getting to Know Incoming Superintendent John Allison
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Join host Sierre Usher from the Parent and Community Support Network Office as she visits with our new incoming Superintendent John Allison. Mr. Allison discusses his background, his views on Parent Involvement, his leadership style, the strengths and challenges he sees in the Wichita school district, and much more.
John Allison Press Conference at Marshall Middle School
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Incoming Superintendent John Allison visits Marshall Middle School and speaks briefly with the local Wichita media representatives.
National Academic League Highlights
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Highlights from many of the year's NAL matches are featured in this musical salute to our middle school competitors.
Announcement of New Wichita Public Schools Superintendent
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America's Choice in the Wichita Public Schools
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Visit seven area middle schools to see how the America’s Choice program, a national school reform model, is being initiated.
Parent Talk: All About Gordon Parks Academy
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Vice-Principal Jaime Hutchinson joins host Sierre Usher in a discussion about our newest school, Gordon Parks Academy. Topics include how the new K-8 school is structured, the neighborhood magnet school concept, Primary Years and Middle Years International Baccalaureate programs, and much more about this exciting new school.
Pre-Kindergarten and Kindergarten Roundup
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USD 259’s littlest students share how they learn through exploration. Take a look at a typical day in our early childhood classrooms.
Choices Fair: Celebrating 20 Years of Exciting School Choices
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It's been 20 years since the very 1st Choices Fair. This short music video shows off how far we've come and highlights the many exciting magnet program offerings in Wichita Public Schools.
Northeast Magnet High TV Production Class: Kyle Hicks Profile
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Future Educators of America: Leading Students on a Path to Teaching
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Kansas schools face a critical shortage of new teachers. The Future Educators Association is working to show today's students how rewarding and appealing a career in teaching can be.
The Art of Reading a Storybook
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Created through a partnership between Books for Life, the Wichita Public Library and the Wichita Public Schools, this production demonstrates how to effectively read a storybook to children. The training was produced for use in developing countries, where Books for Life, an educational branch of Trees for Life International, introduces children to the joy of reading and learning.
Thank You, Wichita!
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Wichita Public School students are so grateful for the passage of the 2008 School Bond Issue, they just couldn't wait to tell you!
Wichita Bond Issue Passes! THANK YOU, WICHITA!
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Once again, the citizens of Wichita have shown their strong support for students in the Wichita Public Schools by passing the $370 million bond issue. As a result, Wichita schools will receive facility updates that will provide safe rooms, new classrooms, athletic facilities, even brand new schools to address the overcrowding issues in many parts of our city. Board members, Superintendent Libhart, and CARE representatives give their thoughts on what this means for our community's schoolchildren.
Watch Our Thanksgiving Show
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Welcome for New Staff to the Wichita Public Schools!
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Watch a quick video tour of the Wichita Public Schools to see the variety of programs, services and educational choices available to families.
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