U.S. Schools Star in New Cable Series

"School Stories," a new TV series premiering on The Learning Channel (TLC) this fall, showcases innovative schools and inspiring examples of teaching from across the United States. Offering an inside look at life in America's schools in the '90s, the program attempts to capture learning scenes and activity-packed days in the lives of American students, taking care to accurately represent the vast diversity of American culture. The program will air Sundays from 12:30-1:00 PM (EST) beginning October 13. The Learning Channel, Bethesda, MD, (301) 986-1999, www.school.discovery.com.

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