MyBlock Education

Transforming teens into powerful citizens through a hands-on introduction to non-fiction video production. 2000+ students served.

[MyBlock Education @MyBlockEdu]

Communication makes the world go round.

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TBT: MyBlockEdu on @NY1 https://t.co/UvoqHHHCsX The story continues. Cc: @audreygelman

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Everything that you can do now is because you had the opportunity to discover that you could do it. Share that experience with others.

[MyBlock Education @MyBlockEdu]

Teaching students to communicate personal perspectives, hi-light local problems and propose civic solutions strengthens communities at large

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From the 2013 edition of The Field Guide to Street Filmmaking for MyBlock Edu students

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There is an honest energy and great generosity in MyBlock student videos rarely found in today's media landscape.

[New York Times Video @nytvideo]

The videos that changed policing (Some clips include graphic violence and offensive language) http://t.co/OalrUiQQOp

[MyBlock Education @MyBlockEdu]

NYC Educators: #civicengagement through hands-on #videojournalism prod for students. E: schools[at]myblockedu[dot]org

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.@coolhunting #CH25 recognizing 25 people working to do some #GOOD. An honor to be included http://t.co/hRIVzIOl4X

[The Atlantic @TheAtlantic]

Why educators are using filmmaking to teach their students about storytelling and technology http://t.co/iGKfwO9OG9

[MyBlock Education @MyBlockEdu]

There are none who captured & revealed humanity as warmly, honestly, & lyrically as the great Al Maysles. He will forever be a major force.

[MyBlock Education @MyBlockEdu]

The closer I adhere to reality the more honest & authentic my tales. Its my way of making the world a better place- The great Al Maysles RIP

[Chalkbeat New York @ChalkbeatNY]

Cell phone ban for @NYCSchools ends today. Do you think the new policy will change classroom environments? Tell us: http://t.co/t5TN7fxd8d

[Wendy R. Wang @WendyRWang]

What skills do your kids need most to get ahead in today’s world? Communication. @FactTank http://t.co/k7d62EdxRA

[MyBlock Education @MyBlockEdu]

@KateHNicholson thanks Kate! W/ video being one of today's most empowering tools - every student should have the opportunity to discover it.

[Mmuseumm @Mmuseumm]

Society needs more than traditional info-journalism to explore and understand current events and this modern world. #humanize #captivate

[MyBlock Education @MyBlockEdu]

Education should provide students with long term AND immediately applicable real world skills.

[Alex Kalman @AlexTKalman]

All-new http://t.co/yHbxkTwjWu is live. Special program empowering teens and amplifying their voices through a video journalism education.

[MyBlock Education @MyBlockEdu]

We've always turned to #news to understand the world today. Moving forward - we will become increasingly dependent on #videojournalism

[MyBlock Education @MyBlockEdu]

Powerful images activate positive change when citizens are empowered to represent themselves. Good work by @MissMahoo