Show #304

Two Cultures - Students taking Spanish at Metuchen High School practiced their language skills with Spanish speaking first graders at Roosevelt Elementary in New Brunswick. The high school students wrote and produced original children's books in Spanish, which they read, discussed and then presented as a gift to the younger partners. This exchange in cultures holds benefits for everyone.

Project Thank You - What does respect and kindness mean to young children? The students at James Madison Primary School in Edison Township can explain. They are learning all about it as part of "Project Thank You," which combines character education with literacy. This program is funded through a grant from the NJEA Frederick L. Hipp Foundation for Excellence in Education.

Country Fair Day - Students at New Egypt Elementary School celebrate their agricultural heritage by inviting the community to a Country Fair Day. With parades, square dancing and old fashion games, the students learn all about American farm life.

Corporate Responsibility - Gabriella Morris, president of the Prudential Foundation, believes that businesses have a responsibility to the society and more specifically to their communities. Headquartered in Newark, Prudential has adopted a school and devoted money, time and resources to making it the best public school possible.