September 2008

Classroom Closeup, NJ

September marks the start of a new school year, and with that, a new season of Classroom Close-up, NJ, a weekly magazine program focusing on innovative education in New Jersey’s public schools. This 30-minute weekly series features the students, teachers, and communities who create and participate in successful school projects and events. Season highlights include arts education, conflict resolution, and literacy programs. Also watch for Parent Tips and Teachable Moments. This month’s highlights include a wind turbine project at the Berlin Community School, where students save the district money by creating wind power to generate electricity. Also, biology students from Kearny High School survey marshlands and then build and install birdhouses in an effort to attract birds that combat mosquito infestations. North Brunswick’s Linwood Middle School technology students research how various games are developed, designed and marketed in “Project Steam.” From the “5 A Day” program in Turnersville to the “Summer Splash” in Pleasantville – there are plenty of learning adventures found on this month’s episodes of Classroom Close-up, NJ.

The series airs Mondays at 6:30 pm and Saturdays at 9 am.

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Classroom Close-up, NJ is a co-production of the New Jersey Education Association and NJN Public Television, with additional funding provided by PSE&G.