Show #315

Underground RR – Fourth graders at Indian Avenue Elementary in Bridgeton are studying the history of the underground railroads and the significance that quilts played in telling the story. Two of the Seven Sisters, a group that performs for New Jersey schools, shared the history of quilt making and then helped the students make their own quilts. For more about the Seven Sisters go to www.sevenquilts.com

McKinley KID TV - Fourth and fifth graders run a news program at McKinley School in Westfield that is so good it can be seen on Channel 36, Westfield's public access channel. The teachers have used creative funding from Exxon, PTO and a local education grant to purchase the equipment. This is a cross-curricular activity involving language arts, math, music, art, research and higher level thinking.

Teacher of the Year - New Jersey has named Elspeth Corrigan Moore, a school librarian-media specialist at Memorial High School in West New York, this year's teacher of the year. Her main concerns are literacy and libraries. She's excited about the additional funding for the poor urban districts so they can improve their technology, remedial programs, alternative education and preschool.

Testimony - "Think. Wear your seatbelt and don't' drink and drive because I don't want to see you in my emergency room." That's what Dr. Susan Harding told students at Duberson Alternate High School in Mays Landing. The doctor showed graphic photos of patients who suffered permanent physical trauma of "bad choices". For more information on Testimony - call 609-441-8023.