Youth Leaders for Literacy Grants

NEA will award 20 grants of $500 each to student-led initiatives through Youth Leaders for Literacy, a joint program of NEA and Youth Service America (YSA). The Youth Leaders for Literacy initiative helps youth direct their enthusiasm and creativity into reading-related service projects. During the seven-week program period and beyond, the program aims to create a groundswell of literacy service in communities across the country.

Grant applications should propose youth leadership in developing and implementing a project that begins on NEA’s Read Across America Day in March and culminates on YSA’s National Youth Service Day in April.

Grant applications must be postmarked by October 22, 2004. Winners will be announced in December 2004. Download an application.

Grants with Class

Across the country, NEA student members are making a difference in their own communities, and to support them, NEA provides grants of up to $1,000 to student chapters who want to launch CLASS (Community Learning through America’s Schools) projects.

CLASS Grants are the NEA Student Program’s answer for two of today’s most vital needs:

1. Building community support for public education, and
2. Addressing critical educational and social problems that face our communities.

Prior grants have funded local efforts to:

• Have a book drive
• Conduct a fund-raiser for school supplies and materials
• Offer after-school tutoring
• Work with a center for at-risk children
• Participate in adult-learning programs
• Support Big Brothers-Big Sisters of America Inc.

Tell us how your chapter would like to make a difference in the community, and you could be the recipient of our next CLASS grant! For more on applying, visit www.nea.org/student-program/programs/class.html or contact Malcolm Staples.

Student Poster and Essay Contest

The Heart of America Foundation, a nonsectarian, non-partisan, nonprofit, humanitarian organization, invites students in grades 1–12 to submit posters and essays illustrating the importance of one of its “Ten Core American Values.” The poster contest is open to students in grades 1–5, and the essay contest is open to students in grades 6–12. Posters in any medium should be a minimum size of  8 x 11-in. Essays should be titled, double-spaced, and not exceed 500 words.

For more information, go to www.heartofamerica.org. Each winner will receive a $100 Savings Bond; two-night trip to Sarasota, Florida, including airfare with one parent or guardian; and two tickets to Busch Gardens. The submission deadline is October 15, 2004.

Elementary Math grants

The National Council of Teachers of Mathematics offers the Irene Etkowicz Eizen Grant for the 2005–06 school year. One grant with a maximum of $6,000 will be awarded to a teacher working collaboratively with other teachers of the same grade or within a grade band (K–2; 3–5) in one school or district to improve mathematics instruction.

The grant recipient must be committed to becoming a teacher-leader in elementary school math.

Applicants must (1) have taught elementary school mathematics for at least three years; (2) currently be assigned at least 50 percent of the time to teaching in an elementary classroom; (3) have mathematics as a regular teaching responsibility; and (4) have a demonstrated commitment to become a teacher-leader in elementary school mathematics.

For more information, including proposal guidelines, go to www.nctm.org/about/met/eizen.htm. Application packets must be postmarked by December 3, 2004.

Study in Japan

The Fulbright Memorial Fund Teacher Program makes it possible for U.S. primary and secondary educators to visit Japan for a fully funded, three-week study. A minimum of six awards will be given to each of the 50 states and Washington, D.C., to reflect a broad cross-section of the U.S. primary and secondary educational community.

Recipients of the grant will travel to Japan to participate in a three-week program that features an orientation to Japan followed by visits to primary and secondary schools, teacher training colleges, cultural sites, and industrial facilities. Meetings with Japanese teachers and students, and homestays with a Japanese family are also key components of the program.

The program is administered by the Japan-United States Educational Commission (JUSEC) through its program office in Tokyo. For more information, including applications, visit www.iie.org/fmf or call 888-527-2636. The application deadline for 2005 trips is December 10, 2004.

Intel Awards

The Intel Foundation will award $10,000 to 22 schools during its 2005 Intel and Scholastic Schools of Distinction Awards, administered by the Blue Ribbon Schools of Excellence Foundation. This national award program recognizes outstanding American schools for academic, literacy, mathematics and science achievement, as well as technology excellence, technology innovation, leadership, professional development, collaboration, and teamwork.

An elementary-level and secondary-level school will be chosen in each of the 10 categories and will receive a grant of $10,000.

Applications for the 2005 year are due on December 1, 2004. To apply, or for more information, visit www.schoolsofdistinction.com.

What’s Up at HIN

“The Red Book” Will Soon Be Available in Spanish!

This popular booklet addresses how to manage blood on the job, the steps to take to protect yourself, and information on HIV and hepatitis. It is free for NEA ESP members by contacting Agnes Smith or 202-822-7195. Copies can also be downloaded by visiting www.neahin.org/resources/pubs.htm or purchased by calling 877-250-5795.

Let’s Cut Back on Diesel Exhaust from Idling School Buses!

While school buses are the safest way to get to and from school, diesel exhaust from idling school buses pollute the air and can affect the health of school bus drivers and the children they serve. This October please take part in Children’s Health Month and recognize October 6 as Clean School Bus Day! Ask your school district to put in place a “no idling” policy for school buses. Visit the U.S. EPA’s Web site on anti-idling at www.epa.gov/otaq/schoolbus/antiidling.htm for tips, resources, and links. For more information on Children’s Health Month, visit www.childrenshealth.gov/calendar.html.

Updated Sexual Health Fact Sheet Now Available

Did you know that the highest gonorrhea rates in the country are among teenage girls? Don’t be left in the dark, get the latest sexual health statistics from the best nationally recognized sources. Order or download NEA HIN’s free fact sheet, Sexual Health: By The Numbers by calling 202-822-7570 or visiting www.neahin.org/programs/reproductive/index.htm.

Evaluate Your School Facility Conditions

Thanks to a broad coalition of educational, environmental, health, and civic organizations, a 2004 School Environmental Checklist is now available to help parents, students, and school staff identify and fix environmental problems in their schools. This new tool also provides resources to develop a preventive and cost-effective action plan to protect children’s health and improve school facility conditions. To download a copy of the checklist, visit www.healthyschools.org.

In Print

Not Another Halloween Disaster

The troublesome Herdmans are back to stir up mischief in Barbara Robinson’s The Best Halloween Ever. To thwart their pranks, the mayor cancels Halloween—including the candy and trick-or-treating—for everyone. Can the Woodrow Wilson School students survive? Can the Herdmans turn the canceled holiday from the worst Halloween ever into the best one? Find out in this humorous book for ages 8 and up. 128 pp.

Say It Out Loud

In Read-Alouds and Performance Reading: A Handbook of Activities for the Middle School Classroom, Christine Boardman Moen outlines different ideas on how to make read-alouds and performance reading fun activities for the classroom. Each chapter in this best-practices book focuses on a single read-aloud or performance reading routine and includes sample preparation sheets, log sheets, tip sheets, and grading rubrics.

A Call for Change

In Many Children Left Behind: How the No Child Left Behind Act is Damaging Our Children and Our Schools, edited by Deborah Meier and George Wood, several education writers share their opinions and ideas about the shortcomings of NCLB. With essays by Alfie Kohn and Theodore Sizer, among others, the book serves as a guide to understanding what’s wrong with the law and where we should go from here. 144 pp.

Safely Surfing the Web

In Keep Your Kids Safe on the Internet, Simon Johnson gives parents a guide to what kids are finding on the Internet and how to protect them from bad sites. Chapters include discussions on how kids can avoid harmful sites and electronic messages; reviews of content-filtering, firewall, and antivirus software; and information on spyware and adware. 336 pp.

Old Wisdom For A New Life

After the death of her grandmother, a young girl embarks on a journey with two crows and the knowledge her grandmother bestowed upon her in The Crow-Girl, a translated Danish tale by Bodil Bredsdorff. The girl, who earns the nickname “Crow-Girl” while on her journey, also gains life experiences and lessons while in search of a new family. 160 pp.

It's a Fact

K–6 teachers looking to integrate nonfiction trade books into their language arts and other content area curricula may want to check out Barbara Moss’ Exploring the Literature of Fact: Children’s Nonfiction Trade Books in the Elementary Classroom. The book provides practical strategies, teacher-created lesson plans, examples of student work, and recommended book lists, all geared to help educators incorporate nonfiction into the classroom. 195 pp.

T is For Tyrannosaurus

In T Is for Terrible, Peter McCarty teaches preschoolers and elementary-age readers that the Tyrannosaurus Rex isn’t such a bad guy after all. The dinosaur, like many children, simply wants others to like him and tries to explain how he is just like other animals and people—for the most part. Beautiful illustrations enhance the book’s gentle humor. 32 pp.

Naptime

Re-released for its 20th anniversary with a CD-ROM recording included, The Napping House, written by Audrey Wood and illustrated by Don Wood, delivers the classic tale of a household trying to settle down for naptime and an unexpected visitor who foils everyone’s plans. The included CD-ROM features a reading of the story, along with songs. 32 pp.

Take Note

UniServ Intern Program

As part of an ongoing commitment to state and local affiliates, NEA is seeking eligible candidates for the 2005 NEA Affirmative Action

UniServ Intern Program for Ethnic Minorities and Women. Individuals who successfully complete the four-and-a-half-week training program and the three-month field experience will be certified by NEA as eligible for UniServ staff work in an NEA state or local affiliate.

All individuals must be committed to moving for the three-month field experience and must:

1. Be an ethnic minority or female as designated by the U.S. Census
2. Be an Active NEA member for at least one year
3. Have basic knowledge and understanding of the Association at the local/state level
4. Be committed to pursuing UniServ staff employment upon successful completion of the program
5. Have excellent interpersonal skills
6. Have a willingness to participate in intensive training
7. Have a willingness to resign all Association offices at the local, state, and national level
8. Have a willingness to work in a learning environment during day and evening hours and learn new skills and attitudes.

NEA does not guarantee employment of UniServ staff; employment is a state/local decision. 

To apply, send a letter of interest to: Brenda Vincent, UniServ Intern Program, NEA Membership and Organizing, 1201 16th St., N.W., Washington, DC 20036. All letters of interest must be received at NEA by December 2, 2004, by U.S. mail or Federal Express. Faxed copies and letters received after the deadline will not be accepted. Beginning December 2, an application packet along with basic instructions will be sent after a letter of interest is received at the NEA office. The deadline for applications is January 31, 2005. For questions, call your local UniServ director.

National Mock Election

On October 28, 2004, as part of the National Student/Parent Mock Election, American students and parents in all 50 states and Washington, D.C., will cast their votes for President, members of Congress, and governors (where there is a race), and on key national issues. The mock election makes students and parents aware of the power of their ballot by actively involving them in a full-fledged campaign and national election. The project is a great way to teach students about the electoral process and that their civic activities really do count. Anyone can participate in the mock election, you just need to enroll at the mock election Web site at www.nationalmockelection.com. The enrollment will be forwarded to a state coordinator who will contact you with all the information you need on getting your school’s votes counted and your students’ voices heard. While at the site, check out available curricula to help you plan lessons on the election.

Speak Up About Technology

In October 2003, NetDay, a nonprofit education technology group, launched the first Speak Up Day, an online student survey of technology use with more than 210,000 participants from all 50 states. Speak Up Day events collect input from all stakeholders in the education community on topics of interest such as technology. Speak Up Day for Students is being held again this year October 11–29 and your school can take part. Register at www.netday.org and subscribe to the Speak Up Day news list for information about this year’s event. While there, take a look at the results from last year’s survey, “Voices and Views from Today’s Tech-Savvy Students: NetDay National Report on Speak Up Day for Students 2003.” The site also includes lesson plans and discussion guides for educators to use with students when viewing the report.

Trick-or-Treat for Eyeglasses

Sight Night is a national event sponsored by LensCrafters and Lions Clubs International organized around Halloween or trick-or-treat nights in communities across the country. Volunteers across North America canvass their neighborhoods and collect used eyeglasses during trick-or-treating. All colors, shapes, and sizes of children’s and adults’ prescription eyeglasses and sunglasses are needed, as well as nonprescription sunglasses. Collected eyeglasses are cleaned, repaired, and hand-delivered during optical missions to developing countries. Children and families interested in participating in Sight Night can get free collection materials by contacting their local LensCrafters or going to: www.sightnight.org.

Helping Out on Halloween

Good ideas often have humble beginnings. Such is the story of “Trick-or-Treat for UNICEF,” which started in 1950 when a group of trick-or-treaters went door-to-door on Halloween with their pastor in Philadelphia. At each door, they not only opened their bags for candy, but held out empty milk cartons to collect coins for children in need overseas. They collected $17 and sent it to UNICEF. The result was bigger than those children ever imagined. Since 1950, Trick-or-Treat for UNICEF has brought new meaning to Halloween. Through the years, the children of the United States have raised more than $119 million to help build a better future for children around the globe. This year, you and your students can continue the tradition by collecting for UNICEF during Halloween activities. For more on how to take part, go to www.unicefusa.org/trickortreat/.

Free Election Lesson Plans

Cambridge, Massachusetts-based Lesley University has developed original, ready-to-use lesson plans and other curricular materials to help you integrate the 2004 election immediately into your classroom. Located at www.lesley.edu/election04, the site includes a series of grade-specific materials (appropriate for grades 1–12) to help you make the election relevant to students.

Developed and compiled by classroom teachers from around the country, the materials comprise modules organized around essential questions, accompanied by well-developed rubrics, and aligned to national standards. The units are designed to be used in parts or as a whole—pick and choose, mix and match. All of the units foster collaboration—within and between classes, grades, schools, districts, and states. The site also contains links to free, Web-based resources on the 2004 election. The links have been screened by teachers to ensure they are accurate and appropriate for students to explore.

The technology required for these lessons and activities is fairly basic: Internet access, and basic Microsoft Office tools such as Word, Powerpoint, and spreadsheets.

Science Friday Kids’ Connection

Every week during the school year, the Kids’ Connection translates information from National Public Radio’s Science Friday program into curriculum for middle school teachers. NPR’s Science Friday host Ira Flatow talks about the latest research with scientists and policy makers, authors and advocates during two hourlong segments, broadcast live from 2–4 p.m. ET. Flatow covers topics ranging from global warming to genetically modified foods. The Science Friday Kids’ Connection then takes that often complex material and translates it into easily digestible information available at www.sciencefriday.com.

Each topic contains a full summary of the discussion, with references, suggested questions for students, activities, and related resources available on the Web. Educators can review the content in light of appropriate McRel standards, listed on each topic, derived from the Mid Continent Research for Education and Learning. The Kids’ Connection is produced by KIDSNET, the nonprofit organization that helps children, families, and educators intelligently access educational opportunities available from the media.

Pocket Guide to Election ‘04

And they’re off....Election season is here and now there’s a handy pocket resource guide to help voters identify candidates committed to public education. The 2004 Candidates Pocket Reference Guide: How Do They Measure Up on Children and Education? covers a range of issues—from vouchers to full funding for special education. Jointly published by 15 education and minority organizations, the guide has questions and facts voters should consider before Election Day. For a copy, call NEA External Partnerships and Advocacy at 202-822-7446.

Walk for Change

Adopt universal health care. Hire more teachers. Build state-of-the-art school buildings. Launch a drive to end functional illiteracy in America.

Those are some of the demands of a group that’s calling for a “million worker march” October 17 in Washington, D.C. The group includes dozens of labor unions, community organizations, and prominent individuals from around the country—from Danny Glover and Dick Gregory to the San Francisco and Albany labor councils, the California Teachers Association, and the 2004 NEA Representative Assembly (RA).

The march will press for a change in national priorities that would benefit educators and students, says Andy Griggs, the West Los Angeles elementary school math coach who organized support for the march at the RA. He said public education today is under siege.

“We’re faced with increased class size, more paperwork, national standards, mandated scripted programs, and more hoops to jump through to certify that we’re highly qualified. Students are faced with high-stakes testing and with higher college tuitions that make it harder to get the education they need to succeed.

“Many students have just three options: Walmart or some other subsistence job, the military, or prison,” he said. “It shouldn’t be that way. That’s why I’ll be at the march.”

Griggs said the purpose of the October 17 event is to build an ongoing grassroots movement that “won’t stop with just one march, but will gain momentum from that march.”

For more, visit www.millionworkermarch.org.

On The Web

PDF Voter’s Guide

Public Education Network has created a voter’s guide that presents questions highlighting pressing issues in public education. The guide informs voters about education issues and helps them determine a candidate’s stance on public education. The questions help identify the education decisions candidates will have to make if elected and encourage voters to make ballot selections based on which candidates they believe have the strongest public education agenda.

Get out the girl vote

Vote, Run, Lead, a national nonpartisan initiative to ignite and mobilize the power of women’s votes and women’s voices, has launched a Web site with 18 activities designed to help girls (and boys) under the age of 18 learn about the election. The site also includes several links to voter and leadership organizations, an online discussion board, and information on women politicians and women’s suffrage.

Exploring Coral Reefs    

If your students have a hankering to do some underwater exploring, then dive into the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration’s coral reef conservation program Web site. Teachers can access lesson plans and curriculum information as well as information on grants for coral reef study, while students can learn about reefs, the ocean, and weather. The education resources section of the site is separated into age levels, with a special section directed at higher education students.

Learning from Our Elders

There’s no better way to learn about history than from the people who were there when it happened. The Grandparent/Elder Project brings history to life by giving students the opportunity to learn about 20th century history from the people who lived through it. A teacher’s guide at this Library of Congress site outlines a project in which students become acquainted with the use of primary and secondary sources through interviews and research.

Share the Technology

If you’re looking for free computer equipment, you might want to try Share the Technology. The site provides a way for donors and potential recipients to search online message boards and databases to find computers and equipment available for free in their region. Donors can also post their goods here.

Books by NEA Members

Drums, Girls & Dangerous Pie

By Jordan Sonnenblick

Revealing the emotional struggle of an eighth-grade boy who has found out that his younger brother has leukemia, this novel paints an honest and moving picture of how adolescents deal with tough issues. Written by a middle school teacher from the perspective of a 13-year-old boy, this book will open up conversation both inside and outside the classroom among students and teachers alike. 192 pp.

Kaipo & the Mighty ‘Ahi

By Leonard J. Villanueva

Concentrating on a young boy’s efforts to prove that he is worthy of going fishing with his older brothers, this illustrated children’s book teaches kids the value of persistence and patience. Written and illustrated by a fifth-grade teacher, the book’s engaging narrative and charming artwork will pull kids into its Hawaiian setting. 36 pp.

Happy Feet, Healthy Food

By Carol Goodrow

Written by an elementary teacher and founding editor of www.kidsrunning.com, this workbook is full of simple recipes for healthy snacks and suggestions for fun exercise. Easy-to-read information is paired with physical activity logs so kids can track their daily exercise and the healthy foods they eat. Designed for ages 6–16, the book would be good for the classroom, home, or for use in fitness or running clubs. 112 pp.

Heads Up From NEA Member Benefits

Service, Accessibility, Price, Features, Stability—These are the hallmarks of the NEA Seal of Excellence, a designation which assures NEA members that the products and services offered through NEA Member Benefits are of unparalleled quality:

Service—All our providers commit to giving the highest level of responsive service to members.

Accessibility—Products and services must be offered to the membership on a nationwide basis.

Price—Rates and prices for products are highly competitive in the marketplace.

Features—Products are tailored to meet the special needs of NEA members.

Stability—A thorough investigative process ensures that product providers have the stability and financial strength to remain viable well into the future.

When you make important financial decisions for your family, look for the NEA Seal of Excellence. Visit www.neamb .com for more information about the products that carry this proud mark of distinction.

Starting early to save for your retirement can have a big impact on how much you accumulate. Just look at these two savers.

Anne starts investing $100 per month in her retirement account at age 25 and keeps investing until age 65. Assuming an 8.5% interest rate compounded daily, her accumulated savings will be $370,968.20.

Bill, however, postpones his retirement savings program until age 35. Contributing the same $100 per month until age 65 and assuming the same 8.5% interest rate, his accumulated savings will be under $156,000. 

If you’re interested in learning more about the advantages of starting your retirement investment program early, contact your NEA Valuebuilder® Financial Counselor by calling toll-free, 1-800-NEA-VALU, or visit us online at www.neamb.com.

Diversity Calendar

October

October 1–31—Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, and Transgender History Month

A nationally designated month to remember efforts to end discrimination against and promote respect and understanding for lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgendered individuals. For more, go to www.glsen.org/templates/issues/?subjects=2.

October 7—Shemini Atzeret

Marked by prayer, including a prayer for rain, this holiday comes on the closing day of the Jewish festival of Sukkot and begins on sunset, October 6.

October 15—Ramadan, First Day

This day begins the Islamic holy month in which Muslims fast from sunrise to sunset each day. The period honors the revelation of the Koran.

October 17–23—National School Bus Safety Week

This week promotes school bus safety and is sponsored by the National Association for Pupil Transportation. For more, including this year’s theme and poster contest information , go to www.napt.org or call 518-452-3611.

November

November 1—All Saints Day

A Catholic and Protestant commemoration of all the saints.

November 12—Elizabeth Cady Stanton’s Birthday

A early women’s rights promoter, Cady Stanton (1815–1902) helped organize the first women’s rights convention in 1848 in New York, ran for Congress in 1866, and  co-founded the National Woman Suffrage Assocation with Susan B. Anthony in 1869.

November 19—Anniversary of the Gettysburg Address

In 1863, President Abraham Lincoln delivered this speech as part of the dedication of a national cemetery at the Gettysburg Battlefield.

November 21–27—National Family Week

A week to show appreciation to families and their role in contributing to a strong society. This year’s theme is “Connections Count.” For more, go to www.nationalfamilyweek.org.

On TV

Save Our History:
George Washington’s Workshop

History Channel, October 1, 6 a.m., ET.
A behind-the-scenes look at the private enterprise of the first U.S. President, from his Mount Vernon distillery operations to plans to increase farm production. The episode can be taped and used in the classroom for two years with teaching materials available at www.historychannel.com/classroom/workshop.

TLC Elementary

The Learning Channel, October 8, 6 a.m., ET.
This series, designed for grades K–6, consists of segments edited from original documentaries and can be taped and used in the classroom for two years. This month’s episode, “Earth’s Ecology,” focuses on ocean mapping; the states of water; food chains; and the water, oxygen, and nitrogen cycles.

Nick News with Linda Ellerbee

Nickelodeon, October 18, 22, and 27, 6 a.m., ET, check local listings.
This 30-minute news magazine special, “Kids Pick the President: The Candidates,” will feature President George W. Bush and Senator John Kerry as they answer questions asked by young people from across the country, so kids can vote on whom they think the next President of the U.S. should be. Nick News is created and produced for kids in grades 4–6 and can be taped and used in the classroom for one year.

Broadway: An American Musical

PBS, October 19, 20, and 21, 9 p.m., ET, check local listings.
This year marks its 100th anniversary of musical theater.  Channel 13 in New York has produced not one, not two, but three nights of definitive history, beginning with the groundbreaking work of “impresario extraordinaire,” Florenz Ziegfeld. He created the Broadway musical, by using parts of vaudeville, minstrel shows, European opera, and knockabout comedy. Immigrants also played a prominent role: theater greats present and past declare it was the immigrants pouring into New York from every corner of the globe who provided the stories, jokes, and songs needed to create musical after musical. Carol

Channing, Tommy Tune, Stephen Sondheim, and others speak with a passion about Broadway. Additional resources can be found at www.pbs.org.

Biomes: Adapting to Deserts and Other Ecosystems

Discovery Channel, October 19, 9 a.m., ET.
Examine how the adaptive crocodile is a threat to prey both on land and under water, how creatures survive in extremely dry environments, and how birds’ bodies are specially adapted for flight in this hourlong program. Can be taped and used in the classroom for one year.

The Haunted History of Halloween

The History Channel, October 22, 6 a.m., ET.
This documentary traces the history of the ancient celebration that began as a pagan harvest festival in Celtic Ireland and was later Christianized by Roman Catholic popes. Can be taped and used in the classroom for two years with teaching materials at www.historychannel.com/classroom.

On TV listings are provided by KIDSNET, a national resource for children’s media in Washington, D.C., www.kidsnet.org, and by Cable in the Classroom’s Access Learning magazine at www.ciconline.org.

Read Across Kicks Into High Gear

It’s never too early to spread the joy of reading and get ready for the NEA’s 2005 Read Across America celebration! October marks the deadlines for grant applications for the Youth Leaders for Literacy Grants from NEA and Youth Service America, and the Polar Express Reading Challenge, created by NEA’s Read Across America, Warner Brothers Pictures, and Houghton Mifflin. Your youth-led literacy project may win up to $500 in grant money—go to www.nea.org/readacross or www.ysa.org for information and a copy of the grant application. The Polar Express Reading Challenge, in which K–5 students and teachers can enter prizes, including screenings of the new Polar Express movie and signed books by author Chris Van Allsburg, will also result in book donations to under-resourced school libraries. For more, go to www.nea.org/readacross or www.polarexpressmovie.com. A