Show #301

Science Bits & Bytes - Students at Torey Sabatini School in Madison are experiencing the fun of science. This program combines science with literature, computers, and multimedia presentations for parents and the community. Science Bits & Bytes is funded through a grant from the NJEA Frederick L. Hipp Foundation for Excellence in Education.

I Search - Seventh graders from Tenafly Middle School participate in a language-arts fair with an unusual twist. The students pick a thought-provoking topic, conduct the research and publish their findings to questions like: "Does magnet therapy really work?," or "what happens to the body of an anorexic person?"

Imagine - Eighth graders from Franklin Middle School in Nutley put their imaginations to the test during an Art Festival. Transforming the gymnasium into an art exhibition, the students display their work for their parents and the community.

Education Commissioner - In every decision he makes, William Librera thinks like a teacher first. That makes the new Commissioner of Education for the State of New Jersey very sensitive to the needs of the students. The commissioner explains his goals and his hopes for the future of public education in the state.
For more information on Abbott Districts discussed during the interview, go to www.state.nj.us/njded/abbotts/.