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New Texas Social Studies Framework Approved By State Board Of Education
1+ day, 7+ hour ago (402+ words) Texas education officials have pushed forward with social studies reforms. The State Board of Education voted 8-5 on January 29 to advance the curriculum guidelines despite hours of public opposition. The overhaul represents a fundamental shift in how Texas students will learn…...
Three Netflix Titles Plus An ‘Undesirable’ Film Make Oscar Doc Feature Shortlist, But Mariska Hargitay, NatGeo’s ‘Silyan’ Snubbed
1+ mon, 2+ week ago (656+ words) Netflix and filmmaker Geeta Gandbhir scored big as the Oscar shortlist for Best Documentary Feature was released this morning. Netflix landed three films on the shortlist of documentaries that will continue in the race for an Oscar nomination: The Perfect…...
Oscar doc shortlist shocks: Mariska Hargitay’s ‘My Mom Jayne’ and frontrunner ‘The Tale of Silyan’ both shut out
1+ mon, 2+ week ago (443+ words) The biggest headlines out of this year's Best Documentary Feature shortlist aren't just about which titles advanced " but which didn't. In a jaw-dropping turn, the Academy's documentary branch passed over Tamara Kotevska's The Tale of Silyan, one of the season's…...
‘Come See Me in the Good Light’ leads 2026 Cinema Eye Honors nominations with 6
2+ mon, 2+ week ago (885+ words) The Cinema Eye Honors announced nominations for its 2026 awards recognizing outstanding achievement in nonfiction and documentary filmmaking, and Ryan White's Come See Me in the Good Light leads all contenders with six mentions. The acclaimed Andrea Gibson documentary is joined…...
Cinema Eye Honors 2026 Nominations: ‘Come See Me In The Good Light’ Leads Field
2+ mon, 2+ week ago (1009+ words) Cinema Eye Honors is out with its 2026 nominations for nonfiction and documentary films and TV series, and director Ryan White's Andrea Gibson doc Come See Me in the Good Light leads the way with six mentions. See the full list…...
‘Come See Me in the Good Light’ Tops 2025 Cinema Eye Honors Feature Film Nominations — See Full List
2+ mon, 2+ week ago (945+ words) If User-Generated AI Content Comes to Disney+, the Possibilities Are Exciting and Terrifying How 'Sinners' Found a Sound as Big as its IMAX Imagery Last month, Cinema Eye Honors announced the 16 films on the Audience Choice Prize Longlist, the unveiling…...
‘The Perfect Neighbor’ Wins Best Documentary Feature and Best Director at 2025 Critics Choice Documentary Awards
2+ mon, 3+ week ago (198+ words) Hosted by award-winning actor, writer, and producer Aasif Mandvi, the annual event hosted a variety of leading filmmakers, industry professionals, and special guests for an evening celebrating excellence in documentary filmmaking.Other big winners included "Mr. Scorsese," "Ocean with David…...
Cinema Eye Honors 2025 Unveils First Round of Honorees and Nominees for Year’s Best Documentary Films and Series
3+ mon, 1+ week ago (721+ words) Cinema Eye Honors, the organization that "recognizes outstanding artistic achievement in nonfiction and documentary films and series" has launched its 19th annual celebrations today with the announcement of its first round of honorees, nominees, and longlists for 2026. Among today's announcements: the…...
Social studies students get peek into W.Va. government with visit from state senator
3+ mon, 2+ week ago (460+ words) BECKLEY " Civic participation took center stage as lawmakers and students connected the classroom with the realities of government Friday. State Sen. Brian Helton, R-Fayette, visited Park Middle School to deliver a nearly hour-long speech regarding civic duty and the differences…...
DOC NYC 2025 Reveals Influential Awards Short List, from ’Cover-Up’ to ‘Perfect Neighbor’
3+ mon, 2+ week ago (1381+ words) Ethan Hawke Keeps Getting Better, as Music Enriches His Art Actor-Turned-Director Harris Dickinson and His Breakout Star Frank Dillane on Their Stunner 'Urchin' And the festival has screened 59 of the last 70 Oscar-nominated documentary features. DOC NYC's Short List: Features selection…...