A&E Classroom

Lives That Make a Difference Essay Contest
November 15, 2006 - January 17, 2007
Recognizing people who make a difference, whether they are celebrities or active citizens, is a prime way for A&E to give back to its audience. The Lives That Make a Difference campaign highlights the contributions people throughout the world have made to improving communities and inspiring others to do the same. Now, A&E is asking students...who do you think has made the greatest contributions to their communities - in your local neighborhood or global community - in 2006. Students can win up to $5000 and teachers up to $1000. Click here for official contest rules.

Meth Addiction: A National Crisis
As part of its commitment to corporate citizenship, A&E Television Networks is dedicated to preventing drug abuse. A&E is working with Partnership for a Drug-Free America to educate Americans about the seriousness of Meth addiction through on-air, online and educational resources. Click here to learn more about the Meth crisis and about A&E's plan to fight Meth addiction.

Combat Diary: The Marines Of Lima Company

This documentary provides an unprecedented and harrowing firsthand account of life and death on the front lines of battle. Shot on home video cameras by the very Marines who were part of the hardest hit combat unit of the Iraq War, this Emmy nominated special weaves heart-pounding digital camera footage with revealing interviews. From the initial enthusiasm of the newly deployed troops to the dramatic outcomes of their combat missions, Combat Diary: The Marines of Lima Company offers an honest and heartbreaking glimpse at the terrifying reality of war. Click here for the teacher's guide.

** Due to the nature of this programming A&E recommends the this documentary to high school seniors. We recommend that teachers and parents view this program in its entirety before screening it with students.

Kids In Need

Not every child in America is lucky enough to get new school supplies each year. This is why AETN supports the Kids in Need Foundation, a national organization dedicated to helping under-resourced classrooms by funding teacher grants, creating lesson plans, and providing free school supplies. Every child should experience the joy that comes with buying new school supplies, and the Kids in Need Foundation is working throughout the country to realize this goal. For more information on this foundation, and to find out how you can help, go to www.kidsinneed.net.

Lives That Make a Difference
Lives That Make A Difference is A&E's national outreach campaign that focuses on people - from all walks of life and all age groups-who have a positive impact on our world. It helps others learn how they can make their local neighborhood or their global community a better place. Through public service or private enterprise, people can make a difference.

INTERVENTION
Sunday nights at 10pm ET/PT
While some wish to make this difference on a large-scale, others choose to help someone one-on-one. Intervention raises awareness about the alternatives and treatment options available to those who suffer from addictions, and gives hope to families who have nowhere left to turn. This is not a series for young adolescents. There is vulgar language and actual drug use shown on camera. It is informative and educational concerning the ruinous effects addiction can have on a dependent individual and that person's family and friends. And it demonstrates that intervention is one way to start a new life. Helping an addict get the help he or she needs is one way individuals can make a difference. Click here for more information on Intervention.

First Ladies: Political Role and Public Figure

We are pleased to present these educational resources featuring the lives and contributions of First Ladies throughout U.S. history. This web site is a companion to the traveling exhibition First Ladies: Political Role and Public Image, organized by the National Museum of American History, Behring Center (NMAH), and the Smithsonian Institution Traveling Exhibition Service (SITES). Visit the website to view steaming video clips from the exhibit, download an instructive guidebook, and see when the exhibit will be in a city near you!