Show #109:

Gift of a Lifetime - This entire show is devoted to the NJEA Convention, which is largest education gathering in the world. The theme of this year's convention is "Education: The Gift of a Lifetime," which reflects the dedication of school employees to the children of New Jersey. See the excitement of the convention, from student displays to the latest in educational technology and programs.

100 Credit hours - New Jersey requires that every five years all teachers obtain 100 hours of continuing education. The New Jersey Education Association, which has always been a leader in providing professional development opportunities to school employees, is now a registered provider with the Department of Education. Now school employees can earn credits while attending the annual NJEA Convention.

Hipp Celebration - The NJEA Frederick L. Hipp Grant for Excellence in Education has distributed thousands of dollars in grants for innovative educational programs throughout the state. Each year at convention, the grant recipients are honored during a Celebration of Excellence. We'll learn more about who Fred Hipp is, and how the grants have made a difference in New Jersey's public schools.

Great Public Schools - For the first time at convention, focus groups will be conducted to find from public school employees what it takes to make a model school. The educators will be asked to list the ingredients of a great school.