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KCPT earns eight regional EMMY® nominations.

KCPT received eight nominations for the 2011 National Academy of
Television Arts and Sciences Mid-America Regional Chapter EMMY® Awards.

Kansas City —
KCPT received eight nominations for the 2011 National Academy of
Television Arts and Sciences Mid-America Regional Chapter EMMY® Awards.
The nominations are based on outstanding cultural, educational, technological, entertainment, news and informational achievements in television.

“From promotional spots to public affairs programming to special presentations, KCPT focuses on issues and venues in our community and shines a light on what our city has to offer,” says KCPT CEO and President, Kliff Kuehl. “We’re so proud that not only are we achieving our mission to explore this region, but that our production team is recognized for their talents in making quality programming, as well.”

The 35th annual awards ceremony will be held Saturday, October 22 at the
Renaissance Grand Hotel in St. Louis MO.

KCPT EMMY® nominees are:

Arts/Entertainment: Program Feature: “A Dendroid for KC,” Randy Mason

Human Interest Program/Feature Segment: “KCPT SCREENtime – And What Remains,” Resonate Pictures, Marc Havener

Specialty Program: “Imagine KC,” Angee Simmons, Sean Holmes, Randy Mason

Historic/Cultural—Program Feature Segment: “The History of World War I,” Pamela James, Randy Mason

Interview/Discussion Program: “Check, Please! KC,” Pamela James, Ashley Holcroft

Community/Public Service (PSAs): “Drink Smart,” Angee Simmons, Keith Johnson

Magazine Program: “The Local Show,” Eric Mater, Mark Stamm, Matt McClelland, Nick Haines, Randy Mason

Public/Current/Community Affairs — Program/Special: “The Local Show: Mental
Health Special,” Nick Haines, Sean Holmes

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Imagine KC is generously funded by: American Society of Civil Engineers, Garney Family Foundation Fund, Hall Family Foundation, Health Care Foundation of Greater Kansas City, Kansas City Chapter of the American Institute of Architects (AIA), William T. Kemper Foundation-Commerce Bank, Trustee, Lafarge North America, Urban Land Institute (ULI) Kansas City, U.S. Dept. of Housing and Urban Development (HUD), WNET–Blueprint America

The Local Show is generously funded by: Fred and Lou Hartwig, Kauffman Foundation, Health Care Foundation of Greater Kansas City, The Hall Family Foundation, Johnson County Community College Foundation, William T. Kemper Foundation-Commerce Bank, Trustee, Francis Family Foundation, Hallmark Cards, Kansas Bioscience Authority, Muriel McBrien Kauffman Foundation, Sprint Foundation, Toy & Miniature Museum, Tradebot Systems, Inc., William T. Kemper 2nd Charitable Trust

Check, Please! Kansas City is generously funded by: Bank of America and 360 Vodka

“The Drink Smart” campaign was produced for the Kansas Chapter, American Academy of Pediatrics.

“The History of WWI” was produced for the National World War I Museum at Liberty Memorial.

Tags: Check Please KC, EMMY Awards, Environment, Local

The Local Show-September 1, 2011: Charter Schools Special

KCPT explores the phenomenon of Charter Schools their role in Kansas City.

More than a decade after Kansas City opened its first charter schools, they have now become a sought after choice. Today, one in three children in the Kansas City, Missouri school district is enrolled in a charter school. Kansas City ranks 4th in the nation for the percentage of students enrolled in charter schools, but how are they working? Are they any better than traditional public schools? As Efforts are underway in Jefferson City to expand charters statewide, you’re about to hear a whole lot more about them. The Local Show presents an hour-long conversation on the subject as we deliver a charter school status report, break down the myths and facts and bring together those on the frontlines of the debate.

A Primer for Parents: The ABCs of Charter Schools

In this this special edition of The Local Show, we’re joined by a cast of thousands. With us are state lawmakers, including the representative from St. Louis who wants to expand charter schools statewide, the head of the Senate Education Committee, two Kansas City School Board members, including the school board chair, the head of the teachers union, the head of UMKC’s Charter school program, the executive director of the Missouri Charter Public School Association, an education leader at the Kauffman Foundation and a longtime journalist and author who has been closely following the charter school debate.

Tags: Charter Schools, e204, Local, The Local Show, TLS204

Not In Our Town: Light in the Darkness

Join KCPT, The Coalition of Hispanic Organizations and PFLAG-KC on September 13th from 6-8pm for a special sneak peak of the documentary Not In Our Town: Light in the Darkness. The film tells the story of the residents in a Long Island community who take action after a local immigrant is killed in a hate crime attack. Their inspiring story provides a blueprint for people who want to do something before intolerance turns to violence. A discussion of strategies for hate crime prevention and building safer, more inclusive communities will follow the film.

The screening will be held at Screenland Crown Center
2450 Grand Blvd. 3rd FloorKansas City, MO. 64108

The event is free and open to the public, but RSVP required.

Learn more about Not In Our Town.

Tags: Diversity, Documentaries, Events, Immigration, Local, Not in Our Town, Outreach, Politics

Twenty years ago the charter school movement began with the passage of legislation in the state of Minnesota. City Academy High School in St. Paul was opened in an effort to provide choice and competition, starting what would become a national movement. In 1998, Missouri joined the charter ranks. Today, nearly 20,000 Missouri students are enrolled in 51 charters. Kansas City alone has over 20 charter schools with nearly 9,000 enrolled students. In fact, Kansas City ranks fourth in the nation behind only New Orleans, the District of Columbia, and Detroit with a 32 percent market share. That means almost 1 in 3 Kansas City Missouri school district kids go to a charter school. Despite these large numbers, few people are aware of the true significance of charters and many questions remain unanswered. Although national documentaries such as The Lottery and Waiting for Superman have brought additional light to the presence of charter schools, and even the Obama Administration’s “Race to the Top” education reform plan prominently features them, many questions remain unanswered. What, exactly, are charters? How do they function in Kansas City? And, most importantly, what are they doing to help improve education for Kansas City’s students?

On September 1 at 7 pm, KCPT will air a special on charter schools that will answer these questions and provide a balanced look into the nation’s hottest education topic. Featuring interviews and a panel composed of lawmakers, school board members, a union representative, journalists, non-profit leaders and educators, KCPT will lead the way in an essential and engaging discussion about what we need to do to finally fix our city’s biggest problem: education.

With all the confusion about charter schools, The Local Show tries to dispel some of the myths and misconceptions. Are charter schools free? Can a charter school charge tuition? Can anyone attend a charter school? Can a charter school restrict admission for any reason? Do charter school teachers have to be certified?
Can anyone open a charter school? Do charter schools get the same amount of money to educate a child as a traditional public school? We tackle these questions and more on this special edition of The Local Show.