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From the archives: Maine principals oppose Channel One News (1990)

July 7, 2012
From the archives: Maine principals oppose Channel One News (1990)

Maine Principals’s Association long-standing resolution opposing Channel One:   Commercial Television in the Classroom Whereas, commercial vendors are increasingly marketing their products to children and young people as a means of encouraging brand loyalty early in life; Whereas, schools are prime targets for aggressive marketing campaigns because attendance is mandatory; Whereas, programs such as...
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Maine Principals

October 25, 2003

Commercial Television in the Classroom WHEREAS, commercial vendors are increasingly marketing their products to children and young people as a means of encouraging brand loyalty early in life; WHEREAS, schools are prime targets for aggressive marketing campaigns because attendance is mandatory; WHEREAS, programs such as Channel One require students to be forced to watch...
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