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Channel One News Hall of Shame: 36 principals and assistant principals sign letter supporting removal of Channel One (1998)

July 8, 2012
Channel One News Hall of Shame: 36 principals and assistant principals sign letter supporting removal of Channel One (1998)

From Jim Metrock:  How bad was Channel One News that it caused this letter to be sent by 18 principals and 19 assistant principals? The letter helped the Shelby County (AL) school board end Channel One at all 18 of the country’s secondary schools.   Obligation press release: September 10, 1998 (Birmingham, AL) High...
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Why is Channel One News unwelcome in American schools?

May 21, 2012
Why is Channel One News unwelcome in American schools?

Take a walk through a portion of the Channel One News Hall of Shame. By being reckless with their captive audience of schoolchildren, Channel One News has made itself a pariah among educators. Comments by Jim Metrock.   1. Stealth TV (2001)   True or False: Two students in Ohio are sent to the Wood County...
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Channel One News Hall of Shame: Herbal Essences (2004)

May 1, 2012
Channel One News Hall of Shame: Herbal Essences (2004)

 
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Channel One News Hall of Shame: How to cheat on a book report – 1998

July 21, 2011
Channel One News Hall of Shame: How to cheat on a book report – 1998

July 21, 2011 From Jim Metrock: On February 13, 1998 Channel One News wrote this article as an entertaining guide on how to write a book report without reading the book. Click on the three PDFs numbered 1, 2 and 3 at the bottom of this 1998 to read Channel One’s advice to kids....
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Channel One News Hall of Shame: Destructo Doll (2009)

July 1, 2011
Channel One News Hall of Shame: Destructo Doll (2009)

From Jim Metrock: This article is from November, 2009. It’s not that long ago but it is important to revisit it in light of Channel One’s announcement this week that they will be targeting elementary school children for the first time. Channel One News has not made public their plans for elementary school kids....
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Channel One News Hall of Shame: 1992 – Teachers wanting to teach are punished for turning off Channel One News.

June 25, 2011
Channel One News Hall of Shame: 1992 – Teachers wanting to teach are punished for turning off Channel One News.

                                              For the rest of the story: 2011 Knoxville News Sentinel C1 policy leads to reprimand March 27 1992
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