Show # 211

Losing Your Marbles - Ocean Intermediate students are losing their marbles over math. While constructing a marble roller coaster, the students are learning critical thinking skills as well as problem solving.

Student Led Conferences - We've all heard of parent teacher conferences. Well, have you ever heard of a student-led conference? The students in 6th grade at F.W. Holbein Middle School in Mount Holly discuss with their parents their behavior, their strengths and weaknesses and their progress in school.

Award of Excellence - Each year the New Jersey Education Association honors outstanding high school graduates who have gone on to successful careers. This year the NJEA is honoring social activist Helen Zia. She graduated from JFK High in Willingboro, and her focus is on civil and women's rights, and countering hate violence. NJEA is also honoring astronaut Mark Polansky, a graduate from John P. Stevens High in Edison.

Aura Morning News - A communication major from Rowen State College works with the students at Aura Elementary in Elk Township to put on a school-wide newscast.