Documents tagged "Verse Video Education"
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HOUSE_OVERSIGHT_029839.txt
In this email exchange, Leah Reis-Dennis is reaching out to Jeffrey for help in obtaining a release from Woody Allen for footage of a conversation between him and Lisa New. If the footage is released, it will be part of an initiative to bring poetry into English Language Arts classrooms around the world. The project has already featured interviews with several prominent figures including Bill Clinton, Al Gore, John McCain, and Supreme Court Justice Elena Kagan.
HOUSE_OVERSIGHT_029431.txt
The document is from Lisa New thanking Jeffrey Epstein for his contributions to Poetry in America and Verse Video Education. The letter highlights the accomplishments of 2017 and projects for 2018, acknowledging the support received from individuals who shared their talents, funding, equipment, business wisdom, organizational advice, or interest in the work. It mentions that making media is complex and expensive, and expresses gratitude to those who have helped navigate the journey from professor to professor/producer/director.
HOUSE_OVERSIGHT_029253.txt
This document discusses a potential release of footage featuring Woody Allen discussing a poem by William Carlos Williams. It mentions that the footage will be used for a non-profit project called Verse Video Education, which aims to bring poetry into English Language Arts classrooms. The conversation with Woody Allen would be part of a larger initiative headed by Lisa New and Leah Reis-Dennis, who are seeking approval from him and possibly a lawyer before proceeding.
HOUSE_OVERSIGHT_028958.txt
The document discusses a project related to a WA poetry release, which involves obtaining approval from Woody Allen for the use of his footage. The project is part of a larger initiative aimed at bringing poetry into mainstream English Language Arts classrooms and includes conversations with prominent figures such as Bill Clinton and Al Gore. The conversation would be part of a HarvardX online platform. The document also mentions Soon-Yi Previn, who expresses an open principle to the project but notes that the release would need to be reviewed by a lawyer.
HOUSE_OVERSIGHT_028957.txt
The document is a message from Leah Reis-Dennis to Jeffrey regarding the release of footage featuring Woody Allen for Lisa New's non-profit organization, Verse Video Education. The message mentions that they have filmed conversations with various distinguished Americans on poetry and are looking into creating an initiative called Poetry in America, which includes an online course, television series, and online professional development courses for English Language Arts teachers and students. Leah Reis-Dennis is asking if Woody Allen might be open to releasing the footage or only certain parts of their project.
HOUSE_OVERSIGHT_019330.txt
This document discusses a grant application process and its challenges. Lisa New, director of Poetry in America, highlights the progress made by the program in 2016, including moving toward a concrete release date for their television series and converting MOOC modules into for-credit courses. She also mentions Jeffrey E.'s role as an adviser and supporter of the program. Barnaby is mentioned as someone who could apply for a grant but should know that there are only a few grants available in each round, and many projects proposed don't get funding due to limited funding availability.
HOUSE_OVERSIGHT_019326.txt
The document is a letter from Lisa New to Jeffrey E., discussing the progress made by Poetry in America and its associated non-profit production company, Verse Video Education, as well as their new Harvard partner, the Derek Bok Center for Teaching and Learning. The goals for 2016 included moving their television series toward a concrete release date, converting MOOC modules into for-credit courses, and developing a course specifically for K-12 educators. In addition to this, Lisa also mentions that Barnaby is no longer at the Institute for Advanced Studies, but instead she will ask him if he can help her through Templeton. The document also mentions that the company has grown from just herself and one other person to now having a production staff of five, as well as interns and Harvard graduate students who are trained in public-facing humanities.