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Sample Press Release ORGANIZATION’S CONTACT INFO “The Raising of America” is coming! Watch the Signature Hour in the series on Thursday, November 5, at 9 p.m. on Rocky Mountain PBS “The Raising of America” is a five-part series about important issues in early childhood and the challenges facing young families in America today. Rocky Mountain PBS will broadcast the signature episode Thursday, Nov. 5 at 9 p.m. with the support of The Colorado Health Foundation, Community First Foundation, David and Laura Merage Foundation and Rose Community Foundation. The Raising of America is a five-part documentary series that explores the question Why are so many children in America faring so poorly? What are the consequences for the nation’s future? How might we, as a nation, do better? The series investigates these questions through different lenses: What does science tell us about the enduring importance of early life experiences on the brain and body? What it is like to be a parent today? And what policies and structures help or hinder the raising of healthy, happy and compassionate children? The Signature Hour covers all three of these issues. In collaboration with the member organizations of Early Childhood Colorado Partnership, Rocky Mountain PBS has held screenings of the signature episode and other segments in the series around the State of Colorado and online. At each of these conversations, organizers have raised questions about how these issues are playing out in our own communities. What assets and challenges exist in ensuring that outcomes for Colorado’s youngest residents are as strong as we can make them? In addition to the Nov. 5 episode, Rocky Mountain PBS will broadcast the full series in January 2016. It will air on the following dates: November 5, 9 pm: The Raising of America signature hour January 7, 9 pm (encore): The Raising of America signature hour
