The Truth About Reading

The Truth About Reading looks at the illiteracy problem in America, highlighting people who learned to read as adults, and sharing proposed solutions for working towards a future where every child learns to read proficiently.

L'esquisse

Upon his arrival in Paris, filmmaker Tomas Cali immerses himself in learning French, as well as the language of sketching. In an art studio, he meets transgender life model Linda Demorrir, who helps him to connect with himself and his new city in a profoundly different way.

Jay Blades: Learning to Read at 51

Jay Blades, presenter of The Repair Shop, has decided it’s finally time to learn to read. He has been told he has the reading age of an 11-year-old. Throughout his life he has found ways of avoiding the written word, and this film digs deep into how this has shaped him.

A Passage from Burnt Islands

In his crusade for literacy, principal Ray Brown enlisted the help of the community and broke through the cycle of illiteracy in a small Newfoundland fishing village. He turned the struggling elementary school into a place where students were eager to learn and instilled in parents a sense of hope for their children's future.

Rue du Conservatoire

In 1996 I took the conservatory exam. I missed it. A year ago I was asked to do a masterclass on acting in cinema. I went there. I met a lively, joyful and passionate youth. Among my students there was Clémence. The following year, she asked me to film their last show. I felt her urgency and the fear she had of leaving this mythical place. So I accepted.  By filming this youth, I revisited mine.

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O Zé Analfabeto nos CTT

O Zé Analfabeto na Vida Corrente

Le monde est à eux

Jednotřídka

Grecia from Venezuela, Linda from Vietnam and Andriy from Ukraine are pupils of META, an inclusive school that supports the integration of young migrants into Czech society. Their families were brought to the Czech Republic by different circumstances and each of them has different ideas about their own future. While eighteen-year-old Andriy, an ambitious boxer, wants to become independent as soon as possible, and Grecia, an artistically gifted student, would like to get into an art high school, Linda is still not sure what she wants to do with her education and career. The time-lapse documentary engagingly captures an important stage in the lives of young people for whom not only the language barrier, but also the long-term lockdown due to the coronavirus epidemic is an obstacle.

O Zé Analfabeto e o Trânsito

O Zé Analfabeto Faz Exame

Confissões de um Analfabeto

Supporting Positive Behavior Interventions - Pueblo, CO - Education Development Center

EDC designs, implements, and evaluates programs to improve education, health, and economic opportunity worldwide. Collaborating with both public and private partners, we strive for a world where all people are empowered to live healthy, productive lives.

Aim High: San Francisco Foundation Community Leadership Awards 2012

Aim High is a recipient of the San Francisco Community Leadership Awards "for closing the achievement gap through programs that inspire a love of learning and a strong sense of community. Through its innovative, free summer school program, it supports the educational and developmental needs of middle-school-aged children, providing the tools for learning, a commitment to their community, and the hope for their future." - San Francisco Foundation

Vinguin les feres

Vega hits something on the road, but there is nothing on the pavement. Looking for help, she meets Elvira, who tells her that she may have run over a disoriented animal due to the solar eclipse that will take place in the next few hours. The strength and magnetism of the phenomenon and the environment will lead Vega into a journey she could never have imagined.

Cida Tem Duas Sílabas

60-year-old seamstress Cida needs to sign a document at her workplace, but can't read what it says. With the help of her granddaughter's teacher, she becomes interested in literacy and, at the same time, starts questioning things that happen at her job.

Sesame Street: Elmo's World: All about Faces

Join Sesame Street’s curious red monster as he explores his face! Elmo learns about winking and whistling, and even tries to balance a ball on his nose! Elmo also finds out that the optometrist can help you take care of your eyes, it’s very important to blow your nose properly, and brushing your teeth will keep your mouth happy. Bonus features include the “Elmo’s Make-a-Face” game, where you can mix and match eyes and noses to create your own special character! Includes special guest appearance by Fred Newman.

So Smart! Shapes

Sit down with your baby, start the video, and share the excitement – Baby School is in session! Learning with so smart! Each award-winning so smart! Video presents basic subject that are specially developed for babies and toddlers. Little ones are captivated by So Smart!’s simple, hold images and unique “building” technique, where shapes and images creatively transform into cute animals and other familiar object to each subject. So Smart!’s open-ended format provides “room” for children to dance, clop, laugh and “talk” as they watch each video. The result is a more fun and effective way to learn the fundamental subjects of early childhood So Smart! Features: * bright, bold animated scenes * an appropriate pace for little ones * a playful music soundtrack young children (and parents!) will love * simple stories with room for little ones to interact, interpret and improvise subjects that grow with your child’s age * for babies 6-36 months

A Sufi Tale

The inhabitants of a village learn to overcome their fears of the unknown.