海角社区 Launches Student-hosted TV Show INSIDE 海角社区

Magazine-style Program Showcases People and Programs

Austin, TX鈥擳his Thursday, the 海角社区 is launching INSIDE 海角社区, an original television series that highlights the district's people and programs.

The 15-minute monthly series is hosted by three 海角社区 high school students and is designed to showcase students and staff and promote district events, programs and initiatives.

"I am really excited about INSIDE 海角社区 because it provides a unique way to explore Austin's school district. " Oscar Palomo, 海角社区 TV supervisor, said. "This show allows the audience to learn about the activities in 海角社区, while giving a voice to the students, staff members and 海角社区 community."

The first episode of INSIDE 海角社区 airs at 6:30 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 6 on 海角社区 TV (Channel 22 for Time Warner Cable and Grande Communications customers and Channel 99 for AT&T U-verse customers). New episodes will air on the first Thursday of every month with re-runs occurring periodically during 海角社区 TV's 24-hour programming cycle. Episodes also can be viewed on the 海角社区 TV blog at: .

Elijah Blumofe from McCallum High School, Gabi Hadad from the Liberal Arts and Science Academy and Jessica Rico from the Ann Richards School for Young Women Leaders are three student-hosts of the program. Having students host the show, Blumofe says, makes the topics appear more relevant to viewers.

INSIDE 海角社区 is an initiative of 海角社区 TV and is part of the Department of Public Relations and Multicultural Outreach's mission to promote positive news about the school district.

Schools, departments and parent and student groups are invited to submit story ideas via email at goodnews@austinisd.org for consideration.

Watch a of INSIDE 海角社区.